Meet IGLYO Member: Rainbow Afghanistan

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Rainbow Afghanistan

Rainbow Afghanistan is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan, as well as LGBTQ+ refugees and migrants in Germany and Europe. Since its establishment in 2022, Rainbow Afghanistan has been actively involved in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, providing education, empowerment programs, rescue efforts, and legal support for LGBTQ+ individuals in Afghanistan.

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Rainbow Afghanistan serves as the voice of the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan and the LGBTQ+ refugee and migrant communities on the international stage. The organization also supports the resettlement and protection of LGBTQ+ refugees, focusing on their legal and social rights. Through education, legal support, and advocacy efforts, Rainbow Afghanistan works to combat discrimination, violence, and hate against LGBTQ+ individuals, promoting equality and justice for all. Locally and internationally, Rainbow Afghanistan strengthens the voices of LGBTQ+ Afghans and LGBTQ+ refugees and migrants, ensuring the protection of their rights and security.

Their mission

The mission of Rainbow Afghanistan Organisation is as follows:

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1. Promote public awareness of sexual orientation and gender identity issues in Afghanistan through campaigns and educational programs.
2. Support the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan, focusing on legal and social equality, and combating violence and discrimination.
3. Document human rights violations and the situation of the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan and publish reports to ensure transparency.
4. Provide essential resources and financial support for LGBTQ+ individuals in Afghanistan and LGBTQ+ migrants from Afghanistan in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey.
5. Offer free supportive counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals under pressure or at risk.
6. Support LGBTQ+ refugees and migrants who enter Germany and Europe illegally.
7. Organize events and conferences to assess the situation of the LGBTQ+ community and examine challenges.
8. Conduct international lobbying efforts to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Afghanistan and support LGBTQ+ refugees and migrants through legal advice, awareness campaigns, and cooperation with international organizations, political bodies, and governments.
9. Establish support networks through collaboration with similar organizations to exchange resources and information.

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Their mission

The mission of Rainbow Afghanistan Organisation is as follows:

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