REQUEST provides LGBTQIA+ legal assistance in Kazakhstan for people who face discrimination, violence, threats, privacy violations, censorship, or other human rights violations.
We understand that LGBTQIA+ people often face legal risks and barriers to protection. Therefore, REQUEST offers free legal support to help people understand their rights and possible steps.
LGBTQIA+ legal assistance in Kazakhstan
REQUEST provides legal assistance to LGBTQIA+ people, activists, human rights defenders, and community-based initiatives.
We can help assess a situation, explain legal options, prepare complaints, and support communication with state bodies. In some cases, we may also help with strategic litigation or refer people to trusted lawyers and partner organizations.
Our work focuses on safety, confidentiality, dignity, and access to justice.
Who can request legal support
You can contact REQUEST if you face discrimination, pressure, threats, or violence because of your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics.
You can also contact us if you face problems related to freedom of expression, access to information, online safety, privacy, police actions, employment, education, healthcare, or interaction with state bodies.
In addition, activists and civil society initiatives can request legal analysis or support related to registration, public events, publications, or advocacy work.
What issues REQUEST can help with
REQUEST may provide LGBTQIA+ legal assistance in cases involving:
- discrimination or unequal treatment;
- threats, harassment, or hate speech;
- violence or police inaction;
- privacy violations and outing;
- online censorship or blocking of content;
- restrictions on freedom of expression;
- problems with public events or advocacy;
- barriers to registration or association;
- unlawful actions by state bodies.
Each case is different. Therefore, we first review the facts and discuss possible options with the person seeking support.
How to contact REQUEST safely
You can contact REQUEST through the communication channels listed on our Instagram.
Please do not send sensitive information in the first message. First, briefly describe the issue and tell us how we can contact you safely.
If your situation involves immediate danger, try to contact emergency services or a trusted person first. After that, you can contact REQUEST for legal support and documentation.
Why LGBTQIA+ legal assistance matters
Access to legal assistance is essential for safety and dignity.
In Kazakhstan, LGBTQIA+ people often face stigma, fear, and limited access to effective protection. Many people do not report violations because they fear outing, retaliation, or disrespectful treatment.
REQUEST works to reduce these barriers. We believe that legal support, documentation, and access to justice help protect people and strengthen human rights advocacy.
You can also learn more about REQUEST, read our reports, and follow our blog for updates on LGBTQIA+ rights in Kazakhstan.