From Protection to Justice

Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s most severe and prolonged humanitarian crises. Years of conflict, economic collapse, natural disasters, and the near-total absence of human rights protections have left millions struggling to survive.

ALO documents human rights violations, patterns of abuse, and targeted violence against LGBTIQ+ Afghans to support international accountability efforts.

LGBTIQ+ refugees around the world face heightened risks throughout their displacement journeys, from violence and discrimination in transit countries to systemic barriers within European asylum systems.

ALO leads high-level advocacy to ensure LGBTIQ+ people are represented in UN forums, human rights mechanisms, and international policy discussions.