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Iraq Enacts Anti-LGBT Legislation
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Iraq's parliament approved a bill criminalizing same-sex relations, imposing up to 15 years in prison for individuals and banning organizations supporting homosexuality. Transgender individuals and doctors conducting gender-affirming surgery face up to three years in prison. International concern from the United States and the European Union arises over the impact on vulnerable groups in Iraqi society.
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How might this law impact the LGBTQ+ community and human rights advocacy in Iraq?
In what ways could this law influence societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals in Iraq and beyond?
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