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.
Our call for Research Intern has been extended until 15 August
ILGA Asia is looking for a Research Intern for a period of three months to work closely with the Research Officer in creating meaningful tools to advance LGBTIQ+ rights in Asia.
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
The 9th ILGA Asia Conference is happening on 28 November - 2 December 2022!
We are excited to announce that the 9th ILGA Asia Conference is happening!
Date: 28 November - 2 December 2022
Venue: New World Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Conference website: http://ilgaasia2022.org
Messages of hope from LGBTIQ refugees and allies for World Refugee Day
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.
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).
ILGA Asia is hiring a Design Intern (full-time, remote)
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
Call for Applications: Campaign Proposal & Campaign Training 2022
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.
ILGA Asia is looking for Freelancers
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.
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.
Call for Applications: Digital Security Consultant for the Power of Pride Alliance
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.
Newsletter: We’ve Made It Through Q1 Of 2022!
Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, LGBTIQ+ people have experienced both progress and setbacks across the world.
Briefing note: LGBTIQ rights and the FIFA Mens World Cup Qatar 2022
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.
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.
Statement on solidarity, freedom of expression and human rights of LGBTIQ persons in Asia
ILGA Asia is shocked at the unfounded allegations and prejudiced remarks made by a regional activist through a public statement dated 6 March 2022.
The Philippines: Immediately repeal SIM Card Registration Act that undermines online freedoms
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.
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.”