Our new study finds more than 40% of the married same-sex couples we surveyed want to have children in the future. A significantly larger percentage of participants viewed biological pathways to parenthood, such as insemination, surrogacy, and in vitro fertilization, as ideal compared to non-biological options like adoption. The number one barrier to having kids was cost, followed by reproductive limitations and fear of discrimination.

Last month, Ari Shaw, the Williams Institute's Senior Fellow and Director of International Programs, appeared on two panels at the 31st ILGA World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The first panel examined democratic backsliding and LGBTQ representation in political parties with colleagues from the Victory institute and the National Democratic Institute. On the second panel, Ari discussed how data can enhance LGBTI inclusion with the UN Development Programme.

The dual marginalization of LGBTIQ+ Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Jasmine Lilian Diab, Lebanese American University
2022 Global LGBTI+ Seed Grant Awardee

This study explores the dual marginalization of LGBTIQ+ Syrian refugees in Lebanon, highlighting the interplay between national policies on deportation and the crackdown on the LGBTIQ+ community post-2019. It appeared in the International Journal of Discrimination and the Law.

Mental healthcare for LGBT+ people in Malaysia

Kyle Tan, University of Waikato
2022 Global LGBTI+ Seed Grant Awardee

Access to mental healthcare is of major importance for LGBT+ people worldwide. This study examines the enablers, barriers, and unmet needs experiences of LGBT+ individuals in accessing mental healthcare services in Malaysia. It appeared in Healthcare.

Join us for our annual Jazz Brunch on Sunday, January 26, from noon to 2 PM PT, at the home of James Frost in Los Angeles. Enjoy an afternoon filled with jazz music and delicious food as we celebrate our rigorous, independent research on LGBTQ law and policy.

The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.