Gay group in sayyan, yemen

Local rights groups working for the community have to operate in anonymity. Homophobia creates its own obstacles, as with one group which has been trying to raise HIV awareness among people, including gays. Established in , this group estimates Yemen has close to 35, people with HIV, though there is no specific number for gays.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Yemen face social and legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. [1] Same-sex sexual activity is punishable by death; this law is applied to both men and women. Members of the LGBTQ community additionally face stigmatization and homophobic violence among the broader population. A provincial court in Yemen sentenced.