In Their Own Words -- Learning from LGBTQ Youth

Like all young people, LGBTQ youth have dreams, goals, struggles, triumphs, good days, and bad ones. They want to be embraced by their family, peers, and wider communities for who they are, as they are. Like all young people, LGBTQ youth need safety, community, and support, and they deserve peace and joy. But for LGBTQ youth in particular, their surroundings do not always grant this — and instead they often face significant social and structural obstacles, from stigma and isolation to discriminatory laws and leaders.

Check out these stories shared by and from LGBTQ youth about the obstacles they've experienced at home, in school, and when accessing health care. In this new ground breaking report, one can also find key recommendations on how to best support LGBTQ youth and ensure they can thrive... By combining these new insights on who LGBTQ youth are and examining how social dynamics and public policy shape their lives, this comprehensive report expands our understanding of an often overlooked but frequently debated community.