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ILGA Asia Statement for the Iraqi Kurdistan Region: Widespread Violence Against LGBTIQ+ Citizens By The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Must Be Condemned
The Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) must end the arbitrary detention targeting LGBTIQ+ citizens and immediately release the detainees.
Announcement: ILGA Asia Joins Power Of Pride, a Global Alliance to Strengthen LGBTI Movement
ILGA Asia is committed to proactive engagement with LGBTI communities in Asia, and will regularly give updates surrounding the implementation of the Power of Pride programme on its website and social media platforms.
Joint Statement: Myanmar Military Should Respect Democracy and its Peoples' Choice
The military in Myanmar must immediately restore civilian rule, safely and unconditionally release all political detainees and human rights defenders complying with international human rights laws. Ultimately the military should respect the wills of the people of Myanmar, and that any allegations of electoral irregularity be addressed lawfully through mechanisms set up through its Constitution.
Statement: ILGA Asia Applauds Bhutan’s Parliament Move To Repeal Law Criminalising LGBTI People
We would like to congratulate our LGBT friends and allies in Bhutan for your tireless efforts and commitment to achieve this milestone. We wish you all the best in the next steps to protect and promote human rights for LGBT Bhutanese. This victory belongs to you and the whole Kingdom of Bhutan.
Statement from ILGA Asia IR Welcoming the Hon'ble Health Minister Announcement to Introduce State Intersex Policy in Tamil Nadu
ILGA Asia welcomes today’s announcement by the Hon’ble Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, India that Tamil Nadu government will be drafting guidelines for intersex surgeries with the help of stakeholders and experts.
Statement regarding the case of Kyaw Zin Win - a young member of the Myanmar LGBTI community
At ILGA Asia, we want to reiterate the call by local activists to the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. We also urge the government of Myanmar to bring the violators to justice, punish the bullying behaviors, while providing opportunities to educate them and general public on discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Joint Statement of ASEAN Civil Society Organizations on the Full Enforcement of Sharia Law in Brunei Darussalam
We, the undersigned civil society organizations in the ASEAN region, urge the government of Brunei to immediately halt the full implementation of the Sharia Penal Code (SPC).
Statement on the implementation of the Sharia Penal Code in Brunei
ILGA Asia calls on the Government of Brunei to halt the implementation of the Sharia Penal Code, and engage meaningful consultations with the communities most affected by the law, such as LGBT community, women, as well as with other human rights bodies and experts. We urge the Government to uphold its obligations to protect the rights and lives of its population.
