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49. Myanmar: What a decade of democracy meant for LGBTQ rights

49. Myanmar: What a decade of democracy meant for LGBTQ rights

Update: 2025-01-28
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 In 2011, nearly 50 years of military dictatorship came to an end in Myanmar,  allowing LGBTQ activists to organize publicly to repeal a homophobic law, and advocate more positive attitudes towards SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression) rights.  They were making big strides in their campaigns when a military coup returned the generals to power, making open activism impossible. Despite that, Hla Myat Tun Executive Director of LGBTQ group, Colors Rainbow, says the gains they made are holding strong and they continue to work underground.  


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49. Myanmar: What a decade of democracy meant for LGBTQ rights

49. Myanmar: What a decade of democracy meant for LGBTQ rights

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