With recent legal advances and a proposed bill that criminalises homophobia in the Brazilian Senate, cases of violence against LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) groups and expressions of prejudice and heterosexism have come under focus.〔【出典】Global Voices Online◆【英文】Raphael Tsavkko Garcia ◆【和訳】Kenichiro Seki ◆【License】CC BY 3.0 〕
In light of the current situation, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) sent a letter last month to the Iraqi Minister of Human Rights, Wijdan Salim, requesting specific measures be taken to protect LGBT Iraqis against hate crimes and persecution.〔【出典】Global Voices Online◆【英文】Katharine Ganly ◆【和訳】Izumi Mihashi ◆【License】CC BY 3.0 〕