IraQueer is the leading Iraqi LGBT+ organization. We passionately defend and advocate for the LGBT+ community to make meaningful social and political change that enables LGBT+ citizens to live in an Iraq where everyone is recognized and protected. To achieve this goal, we focus our efforts on three main aspects that are detailed below.

Education

IraQueer produces written and visual resources in Arabic, Kurdish, and English to raise awareness amongst and about LGBT+ Iraqis. In addition to giving trainings and workshops to relevant stakeholders to advance the LGBT+ movement.

Advocacy

IraQueer leads advocacy efforts to realize human rights of LGBT+ citizens. IraQueer aims at achieving this goal through engaging directly with the United Nations and other international platforms, publishing reports and submissions, and holding events.

Direct Services

IraQueer offers a range of direct services that respond to urgent needs including safe housing, supporting asylum seekers who are in the process, counseling, and connecting them to support groups.