Research conducted by the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All Sexuals, and Gays (J-FLAG) in March 2019 has determined that members of the LGBT community in Jamaica, as well as in many other countries, face significant challenges and violence. In 2006, Jamaica was named the most homophobic country in the world, though the accuracy of this claim is debated. This environment has led to legal and social discrimination against LGBT individuals by their non-LGBT counterparts. Activists have called for the repeal of a colonial-era law that criminalizes homosexual activity. In the United States, the percentage of adults identifying as LGBT has increased to 7.1%, and Gallup estimates the number to be 7.2%. A recent study using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System suggests that approximately 5% of adults in the US identify as LGBT. Despite past violence and discrimination, Jamaica is increasingly becoming more accepting of the LGBT community, and there are even LGBTQ-friendly hotels on the island.