Welcome to REQUEST’s blog on LGBTQIA+ rights Kazakhstan.
Here we publish updates, statements, legal analysis, advocacy materials, and public education content on LGBTQIA+ rights in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Our blog helps explain how laws, court cases, censorship, public debate, and international advocacy affect LGBTQIA+ people and communities.
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Senate Removes “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments from Agenda Minutes Before Debate
Kazakhstan Senate Removes “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments from Agenda Minutes Before Debate The Senate of Kazakhstan removed from its plenary agenda the…
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Transgender Activist Detained During Single Picket Against “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments in Astana
Transgender Activist Detained During Single Picket Against “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments in Astana A transgender activist was detained by police in Kazakhstan’s…
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Senate Moves “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments to Final Stage
Senate Moves “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments to Final Stage The Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan has officially placed the draft law…
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International Advocacy: Focus on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
International Advocacy: Focus on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights This week, the human rights LGBTQIA+ initiative REQUEST,…
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REQUEST Initiates a Collective Lawsuit Against the Senate of Kazakhstan
REQUEST Initiates a Collective Lawsuit Against the Senate of Kazakhstan The human rights LGBTQIA+ initiative REQUEST is launching the preparation of…
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Senate Begins Review of the “Archival Affairs” Bill
Senate Begins Review of the “Archival Affairs” Bill: What, Where and When Will Happen The Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan…
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Parliament Publishes Final Text of Amendments on “LGBT Propaganda”
Parliament Publishes Final Text of Amendments on “LGBT Propaganda” REQUEST explains the key provisions of the proposed legislation Today, November 16,…
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UN Special Procedures Speak Out on Kazakhstan and the Risks of the “LGBT Propaganda” Bill
UN Special Procedures Speak Out on Kazakhstan and the Risks of the “LGBT Propaganda” Bill Following our submission, UN Special Procedures…
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Urgent Notice: Attempt to Disrupt Public Hearings on the “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments
Urgent Notice: Attempt to Disrupt Public Hearings on the “LGBT Propaganda” Amendments The human rights LGBTQIA+ initiative REQUEST reports an attempt…
LGBTQIA+ rights Kazakhstan: updates and analysis
REQUEST uses this blog to share timely information about human rights developments. We write about equality, non-discrimination, freedom of expression, freedom of association, digital rights, access to justice, and protection from violence and stigma.
Our materials are prepared for activists, lawyers, journalists, researchers, diplomats, civil society partners, and everyone who wants to better understand the situation of LGBTQIA+ people in Kazakhstan.
What we publish
On this page, you can find REQUEST’s public statements, campaign updates, legal comments, event announcements, and human rights analysis. We also publish materials on strategic litigation, restrictions on LGBTQIA+ visibility, online censorship, anti-discrimination advocacy, and international human rights mechanisms.
Through this blog, REQUEST makes complex legal and human rights issues easier to understand. We believe that public information, legal awareness, and community knowledge are essential for dignity, safety, and access to justice.
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You can also read our reports, learn more about REQUEST, and follow our work on strategic litigation and advocacy. These materials show how REQUEST documents human rights violations, analyzes laws and policies, and works with national and international partners.
International context
REQUEST’s advocacy is informed by international human rights standards. These include standards on equality, non-discrimination, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and access to justice.
We use this space to connect local developments in Kazakhstan with regional and international discussions on human rights protection for LGBTQIA+ people.