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The next LGBT Rights issue is about the anti-bullying legislation and student non-discrimination laws to protect the LGBT Youth or students. Anti-bullying legislation is sanctioned broadly or by sub-national purview so lessening, or exceeding all expectations even further, an end will be put on the harassing against scholars. There are various organizations that provide resources and support the LGBT youth. Some of these are The Trevor Project, The Tyler Clementi Froundation, and It Gets Better Project. LGBT youth are more likely to report bullying. (Berlan, et. al, 2010) In one study by Swearer, Turner and Givens (2008), boys who were bullied on being gay suffered more bullying and got more negative effects as compared to boy who were bullied for other reasons of taunting. Gay bullying or gay bashing is an abuse that can either be verbal or physical against a person who is perceived to be a member of the LGBT. It involves intentional attacks towards the victim negatively. This action can be done by more than one person against another person who is a member of the LGBT. (Bullying Myths and Facts, 2010) Immigration equality is also an issue on the rights of the LGBT Community. This term refers to the equal treatment of any citizens to immigrate their own family members. Additionally, it applies to equivalent and reasonable provision and execution of the laws and the privileges of non-residents. Where they are hailing from ought not to be an issue. It is an issue for the LGBT Community as it is connected in the recognition of the same-sex marriage. Since the marriage is not recognized, immigration of one of the partners can be complicated. (Immigration Equality | Join the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants... ... middle of paper ... ... but are typically understood by courts to include any sexual act believed to be "unnatural" or immoral. (Weeks, 1981) To conclude, the LGBT Community is currently recognized by almost everyone in the world but not all of them are accepted. The LGBT Community is also usually deprived of their own human rights as discussed in this paper. Many policies regarding the rights of the LGBT Community were made, but those policies were not widely implemented around the globe. Thus, not all of the LGBT People can fully practice their own human rights. Although this is the current case, the LGBT Community empowerment, as compared to ancient times, have grown and coming out as a member of the LGBT Community is now common and confidence among them can be cited. More policies regarding LGBT Rights should be implemented and acceptance should also be widespread as time will pass by.

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