On the 20th World Day Against the Death Penalty, ILGA Asia and the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) condemn the death penalty and its arbitrary use to punish LGBTIQ persons in Asia and call for its unconditional abolition.
All in Statement
Joint Statement: Iran - Retract the Death Penalty and Release LGBTI Activists Zahra Sedighi-Hamadani (Sareh) and Elmah Choubdar
Iran must immediately retract the death penalty sentence imposed on LGBTI activists Zahra Sedighi-Hamadani (Sareh) and Elham Choubdar and drop all charges against them - human rights organisations ILGA World, ILGA Asia, and 6Rang (Iranian Lesbian and Transgender Network) said today.
Afghanistan: One year of the Taliban rule and the unknown future of LGBTIQ lives
One year since the Taliban seized power in #Afghanistan, the situation of human rights is dire and the future of LGBTIQ+ lives remains more uncertain than ever.
Joint Statement: Drop All Charges Against LGBTIQ Activist Sareh and Release Her From Prison Immediately
Along with 54 organisations, ILGA Asia called for the immediate release of Iranian LGBTIQ+ activist Sareh from prison and the dismissal of all charges against her.
ILGA Asia celebrates the renewal of the mandate of the IE SOGI at the Human Rights Council
ILGA Asia celebrates the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN Human Rights Council
Sri Lanka: UN Treaty Body urges Sri Lanka to decriminalise consensual same-sex conduct
A joint statement to the Sri Lankan government with Amnesty International, Equal Ground, and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).
Abolish the Death Penalty and Halt Its Discriminatory Use to Punish Same-sex Sexual Conduct
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, ILGA Asia, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and 5 other organisations condemn the death penalty under any circumstances, including as a punishment for consensual, same-sex sexual conduct in Asia, and call for its unconditional abolition.
ILGA Asia Statement on IDAHOBIT 2022: LGBTIQ Rights are Human Rights!
ILGA Asia calls for decriminalisation of same-sex sexual conduct to end the rampant discrimination and violence against the LGBTIQ community in Asia.
Singapore: Repeal Section 377A of the Singapore Penal Code and Uphold the Human Rights of LGBTQ Individuals
Following the recent court ruling Amnesty International, ILGA Asia, the International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch call on the Singapore Parliament to repeal Section 377A and uphold the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex individuals.
Open Letter: LGBTQI+ Afghans Need International Support
By ILGA Asia and Stonewall
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.
Announcement with regards to the ILGA Foundation Board of Directors
In 2018, ILGA Asia was incorporated in Thailand as ILGA Foundation, a non-profit entity operating under Thai laws. This important milestone has allowed ILGA Asia to function independently since then, and to better provide technical and financial assistance to our members and the LGBTI communities across the region.
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.