Iraq's Anti-LGBTQ Bill

SOURCE www.yahoo.com
Iraq's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ bill criminalizing same-sex relations and gender-affirming surgeries, leading to condemnation from rights groups and Western countries. LGBTQ individuals in Iraq face increased violence and discrimination due to the new law.

Key Points

  • Iraq's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ bill criminalizing same-sex relations and gender-affirming surgeries
  • The law faces condemnation from rights groups, Western countries, and the United Nations
  • LGBTQ individuals in Iraq face increased violence and discrimination as a result of the law