Human Rights in Iraq Iraq Outlaws Same-Sex Relations, Punishable by Up to 15 Years in Jail admin, April 27, 2024 The Iraqi parliament recently approved amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which has serious implications for the LGBTQ community in Iraq. These amendments introduce harsh penalties for individuals engaging in same-sex relations or behaving in ways that do not conform to traditional gender norms. Specifically, transgender individuals can be sentenced… Continue Reading