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HRW Report: Global LGBTQ+ Rights Deteriorate Under Trump

2/8/2026

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The Human Rights Watch report warns of a deteriorating global human rights landscape, especially for LGBTQ+ rights.
Philippe Bolopion, HRW's Executive Director, says the Trump administration has undermined LGBTQ+ rights at home and abroad.
The United States rolled back protections and withdrew from international agreements, reducing funding for HIV/AIDS programs.
The report notes repression in Russia and Hungary, where laws targeting LGBTQ+ communities are enforced and rights are threatened.

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The Human Rights Watch report warns of a deteriorating global human rights landscape, especially for LGBTQ+ rights.
Philippe Bolopion, HRW's Executive Director, says the Trump administration has undermined LGBTQ+ rights at home and abroad.
The United States rolled back protections and withdrew from international agreements, reducing funding for HIV/AIDS programs.
The report notes repression in Russia and Hungary, where laws targeting LGBTQ+ communities are enforced and rights are threatened.