![]() ![]() In addition, they face denial of care, discriminatory attitudes, and inappropriate pathologizing in healthcare settings. As a community, they are more likely to experience human rights violations including violence, torture, criminalization, involuntary medical procedures, and discrimination. They are less likely to access health services and engage with healthcare workers due to stigma and discrimination and bear a disproportionate burden of adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Individuals experience common and unique barriers to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health based on SOGIE. Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) is diverse and spans cultures across the world. LGBTQI+ people represent a subset of individuals among the broader category of sexual and gender diverse individuals. ![]() LGBTQI+ health refers to the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people. ![]()
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