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In this article we provide an overview of international lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) psychology. We first highlight some international milestones of LGBT issues, followed by a discussion of the impact of LGBT psychology globally, including topics of the nature of sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual and gender identity development, depathologisation and decriminalisation of LGBT persons, discrimination and oppression, work discrimination and career issues, military service, HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention, same-sex relationships and marriages, parenting rights, LGBT children and youth, cultural diversity and intersectionality of identities, media representation issues, training of mental health service providers, conversion therapy, and policy statements and social justice advocacy of professional organisations. We conclude the article with a proposed future agenda for education and training, research, practise, and advocacy.

A discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender (LGBT) rights as human rights examines articles of the International Convention on Civil & Political Rights that indicate all groups should be protected against discrimination. LGBT rights were most likely not intended to be included when human rights were first established since LGBT behavior was considered criminal at the time. Changes in thinking about LGBT rights are illustrated through rulings in various cases that came before European & American courts. Attention is given to the importance of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women that was ratified by most of the world's countries with the notable exception of the US. The wide range of religious attitudes towards LGBT rights & human rights includes acceptance of LGGBT rights as part of general human rights; support of human rights but not LGBT rights, & a refusal to accept human rights as relevant. The challenge to international rights posed by cultural relativism & religious extremism is discussed. References. J. Lindroth