Almost 2.7 million refugees around the world are from Afghanistan. That’s 2.7 million people forcibly displaced - some as a result of prosecution for whom they love. For this year’s World Refugee Day, we asked LGBTIQ refugees and allies from Afghanistan if they had a message for you. Here’s what they had to say.

A joint statement to the Sri Lankan government with Amnesty International, Equal Ground, and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).

We're looking for a Design Intern that has these qualities:

• Strong design skills and fundamentals

• A keen eye for aesthetics and details

• A fiery passion for social justice especially for LGBTIQ+ rights in Asia

Successful applicants will be offered to take training on campaigning and receive technical and financial support (US$2,000-US$3,000) for campaign implementation. Apply by 17 June 2022.

We are looking for passionate LGBTIQ+ creatives to produce graphics, animations, videos and other formats to broaden the reach of our work in online and offline channels.

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 calls for decriminalisation of same-sex sexual conduct to end the rampant discrimination and violence against the LGBTIQ community in Asia.

Power of Pride Alliance is looking for a digital security consultant to increase the capacity of its partners on digital security management by developing policies, tools and processes.

Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, LGBTIQ+ people have experienced both progress and setbacks across the world.

ILGA Asia, together with fifteen LGBTIQ+ led and focused organisations, call on FIFA and the Qatari authorities to ensure that the world sporting event is organised according to international human rights standards.

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.

ILGA Asia is shocked at the unfounded allegations and prejudiced remarks made by a regional activist through a public statement dated 6 March 2022.

10 human rights organisations call on the Philippine legislature to repeal or substantially amend the fatally flawed SIM Card Registration Act, which is a substantial threat to the rights to privacy, freedom of expression and information, and non-discrimination in the Philippines.

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.

“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.”

‘A heavy rock has been lifted off our backs’.

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.

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.