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International Conference Addresses LGBTQIA+ Rights in South Asia and Europe

The intersection of LGBTQIA+ rights and legislative reform took centre stage at a landmark event held in Brussels on April 9th, 2024. Organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) South Asia and European Dialogue, the conference brought together leaders, policymakers, and activists from across South Asia and Europe to discuss the progress and challenges facing the LGBTQIA+ community.

Human Rights

The status of LGBTQIA+ individuals in South Asia: opportunities, challenges, and the path ahead

Across South Asian nations, the landscape of legal recognition for LGBTQIA+ communities varies significantly, with some countries making commendable strides in decriminalization and formal acknowledgment of same-sex relationships.

Human Rights

Navigating Progress: A Comprehensive Overview of LGBTQIA+ Rights in Europe and Emerging Trends

Recent years have witnessed both progress and regression in LGBTQIA+ rights across Europe, marked by heightened political repression, the proliferation of LGBTQIA+-phobic sentiments, and legislative setbacks.

Born With Pride

Panel discussion on LGBTQIA rights in South Asia and Europe

LGBTQIA+

Dark abyss which swallowed my dreams

After two decades, the Taliban returned to Afghanistan in August 2021. From the moment they seized power in Afghanistan, they have been imposing various gender norms and excluding women from education, work, entertainment, and other social, political, and economic activities, and all the while women have been facing severe violence and discrimination.