PUBLICATIONS
Latest

Securtity Guide 2024-25

Updated Security Guide for LGBT+ Iraqis after the passing of the anti-LGBT+ bill.
Key Publications

Everyone Wants Me Dead

March 2022. A collaborative report with Human Rights Watch (HRW) documenting cases of abduction, rape, torture, and murder of LGBTQ+ Iraqis. This report highlights the severity of systemic violence faced by the community and aims to raise international awareness and drive advocacy efforts.

I Need To Be Free

March 2022. A partnership with OutRight Action International that explores the lived realities of LBT+ women across Iraq. The report sheds light on the unique challenges faced by queer women, amplifying their voices in a deeply patriarchal and conservative society.

BIASED

June 2020. A report analysing the role of Iraqi media in perpetuating anti-LGBT+ violence. It examines how media narratives contribute to societal prejudice and hostility, providing recommendations to counter harmful narratives and promote inclusivity.
Archive
Fighting for the Right to Live
June 2018. A detailed baseline study highlighting the state of LGBT+ rights in Iraq. 
Sexual Health Guide
A sexual health guide to increase health awareness amongst LGBT+ Iraqis.
Security Guide
A security guide for LGBT+ Iraqis to increase their physical and digital safety.
Legal Guide
A legal guide detailing the protective and discriminatory Iraqi laws against LGBT+ citizens.
Living on the Margins
A storybook containing LGBT+ stories from Iraq