Meet IGLYO Member: Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO)

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Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO)

The Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO) operates as a non-governmental organization headquartered in the Czech Republic. Their core focus is on bolstering the Afghan LGBTQI community. Their mission is multi-faceted: to empower Afghan LGBTQI individuals, extend financial assistance and resource accessibility, and amplify their voices.

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ALO has been actively extending financial support to LGBTQI individuals within Afghanistan and those seeking asylum in Turkey and Pakistan. Additionally, ALO engages in advocacy at the EU level and international level, championing the rights of LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers. They are committed to establishing secure avenues for LGBTQI individuals in conflict zones and hazardous regions. Their efforts aim to create safe passages and opportunities for LGBTQI individuals amidst challenging circumstances.

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Moreover, ALO serves as an educational platform, diligently striving to raise awareness among Afghan society regarding diverse sexual orientations and gender identities by producing podcasts and articles.

Their mission

The Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO)'s mission consists of the following:

Empowerment: Providing Afghan LGBTQI individuals with vital resources and financial support, both domestically and for asylum seekers in nations such as Turkey and Pakistan.
Documentation: Documenting the violation of the Human rights of LGBTIQ+ people in Afghanistan by the Taliban and using it for accountability and advocacy purposes.
Advocacy: Spearheading advocacy efforts at the international level to champion the rights of LGBTQI people and ensure their plight is visible on international platforms.
Education: Launching dedicated programmes, like the podcast and article series, to enlighten Afghan LGBTQI individuals and the broader public about sexual orientations and gender identities. This educational initiative also stands out for its aim to share and celebrate the often-silenced narratives of the LGBTQI community in Afghanistan.

Their mission

The Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO)'s mission consists of the following:

Empowerment: Providing Afghan LGBTQI individuals with vital resources and financial support, both domestically and for asylum seekers in nations such as Turkey and Pakistan.
Documentation: Documenting the violation of the Human rights of LGBTIQ+ people in Afghanistan by the Taliban and using it for accountability and advocacy purposes.
Advocacy: Spearheading advocacy efforts at the international level to champion the rights of LGBTQI people and ensure their plight is visible on international platforms.
Education: Launching dedicated programmes, like the podcast and article series, to enlighten Afghan LGBTQI individuals and the broader public about sexual orientations and gender identities. This educational initiative also stands out for its aim to share and celebrate the often-silenced narratives of the LGBTQI community in Afghanistan.

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