The Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO) is an LGBTIQ+ led human rights organization headquartered in the Czech Republic, dedicated to advancing the rights, safety, and dignity of LGBTIQ+ people. Established by Afghan LGBTIQ+ refugees, ALO brings unmatched insight, legitimacy, and proximity to one of the world’s most at-risk communities. Our work is structured around four core pillars: UN advocacy, humanitarian assistance, accountability, and support for LGBTIQ+ refugees.
Across Afghanistan and the wider region, ALO delivers life-saving humanitarian support to individuals facing extreme risk, displacement, or violence due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. As one of the few organizations documenting human rights violations against LGBTIQ+ Afghans, we play a critical role in informing international responses and advancing justice through UN mechanisms, UN Special Procedures, and broader international accountability mechanisms.
ALO also supports LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers along the entire displacement pathway, from crisis response in countries like Turkey, Pakistan, and the Czech Republic to integration support and community programs in Europe. Our education and awareness initiatives further strengthen this work by producing accessible resources, research, and storytelling that challenge invisibility and elevate lived experiences.
By combining on-the-ground support with high-level advocacy, ALO positions LGBTIQ+ Afghans at the center of global decision-making, ensuring their voices shape policies, protection systems, and accountability efforts. Our mission is simple but urgent: to uphold the rights of a community facing one of the most hostile environments in the world and to build pathways toward safety, justice, and recognition.
