The Iranian Queer Organization (IRQO; Persian: سازمان دگرباشان جنسی ایران), also known as the Persian Gay and Lesbian Organization, was an advocacy group for LGBT rights in Iran based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The organization was founded by human rights activist Arsham Parsi and monitored violations of gay rights in Iran. Under the Islamic laws of Iran, homosexuality is punishable by death. Arsham Parsi left the organization and founded a new organization called the Iranian Railroad for Queer Refugees. While living in Iran in 2001, Parsi founded an internet group that later became known as the Persian Gay and Lesbian Organization. The organization produces a monthly email newsletter called Cheraq (light) and has 6000 members in Iran. More information...
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