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Letter to the German Government: LGBTIQ Afghans in urgent need of rescue from the Taliban persecution
Our petition “It's a matter of life and death: Save Afghan LGBTI* now!” (“Es geht um Leben und Tod: Afghanische LSBTI* jetzt retten!”) has collected more than ten thousand signatures and appeals to the German Government to act immediately and save as many queer Afghans as possible. Unfortunately, we have not yet received a response from either of the Ministries. Therefore, we, LSVD, ILGA Asia, 6RANG, Afghan LGBT, Rat&Tat and the CSD Bremen, would like to reiterate and underline our demand.
ILGA Asia applauds the Tamil Nadu State Gov't for amending law to enforce police accountability & protection of LGBTIQ persons against harassment
“We need strong legislation to protect us from such targeted abuse and violence. In that light, we welcome this amendment as a first step towards ensuring justice.”
ILGA Asia welcomes Kuwait’s decision to overturn law targeting transgender people
‘A heavy rock has been lifted off our backs’.
Our ED speaks on queer representation on Strength and Solidarity
On 20 January 2022, our Executive Director Henry Koh was featured on a podcast episode of the Symposium on Strength & Solidarity where they shared about the representation of queer people in Malaysia, and the challenges growing as a queer person in a small town, with the only solace to them being music.
Job Opening: Global Advocacy Officer (Apply by: 11 Feb 2022)
The Global Advocacy Officer will lead ILGA Asia’s advocacy and policy efforts at the regional and international levels.
As the Global Advocacy Officer, you support the work of national Asian LGBTI organisations. You provide training and assist them in increasing their impact. You represent ILGA Asia in a multinational, multiannual program where you collaborate with other consortium partners to achieve the advocacy objectives of the program.
ILGA Asia Job Opening: Campaigns Coordinator (Deadline: 15 Jan 2022)
The Campaign Coordinator for ILGA Asia will be running powerful campaigns that promote social change for LGBTIQ and people of diverse SOGIESC in Asia. They will be working with diverse stakeholders to deliver all aspects of campaigns and share expertise and ideas to improve the capacity of ILGA Asia and organisations on the ground on campaigning.
South Korea Must Enact Anti-discrimination Legislation Now
Together with six other organisations, ILGA Asia calls for the Anti-discrimination Act to be passed immediately.
ILGA Asia launches Special Project to Assist LGBTI Afghans at Risk
ILGA Asia continues to be in direct contact with LGBTI Afghans living in fear and life-threatening situations to assist them in accessing emergency evacuation since the Taliban’s take over in Afghanistan. We are working with international partners to establish safe passage for Afghan LGBTI people at risk…
Joint Statement: Protect the rights of LGBTIQ people in Cambodia, in line with the UPR recommendations accepted by Cambodia
Endorsed by 16 CSOs including ILGA Asia
