SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)

SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) refers to a person’s intrinsic sense of who they are and who they are attracted to. Sexual orientation describes whether someone is attracted to people of the same sex, opposite sex, or both. Gender identity is about how someone personally experiences their gender—whether as male, female, a blend, or outside traditional categories. Understanding SOGI helps promote respect and rights for all individuals by acknowledging their authentic identities and experiences, fostering inclusivity, and reducing discrimination based on these aspects of identity.