LGBTI practices are criminalised in Iranian law and those deemed to be perpetrators face heavy penalties.18 People who do not conform with religious and traditional norms are heavily discriminated against, including members of the LGBTI community. 19 Given this legal and cultural context, LGBTI children face considerable barriers to access to information on gender identity and sexual orientation. There is no readily available information to demonstrate that the Government has undertaken any measures to provide LGBTI youth with access to such information. Recommendation Status: This recommendation has NOT been implemented. 18 19 The Islamic Penal Code, articles 233 to 241. https://outrightinternational.org/region/islamic-republic-iran 4