Kyrgyz Indigo
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Kyrgyz Indigo (Kyrgyz: Кыргыз Индиго) is a public[1] Kyrgyz LGBTQ rights organization.[2] It is one of the largest human rights organizations in Central Asia[1] and is a force for trans rights.[3]
Objectives
The organization is aimed at promoting a healthy LGBTQ lifestyle, preserving Kyrgyz queer people's psychological well-being, providing shelter in Bishkek and Osh, and protecting LGBTQ rights. It also focuses on their physical well-being.[2]
One of the things that the organizations has accomplished is lead an educational course on LGBTQ issues for future police officers.[3]
History
Kyrgyz Indigo was founded in Bishkek in 2009.[2] It used to be led by Daniyar Orsekov.[3]
At some point, the organization was registered with the Ministry of Justice.[3]
On the 2019 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Kyrgyz Indigo held drag queen events in Bishkek.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Kyrgyz Indigo". outofthemargins.org.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Кыргыз Индиго | Frontline Defenders". Frontlinedefenders.org (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Kirey-Sitnikova, Yana (18 March 2023). "Transgender activism in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan". tandfonline.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ ""Кыргыз Индиго" гомофобиядан корккон эркектерди аялдай кийинип бийлөөгө чакырат". barometr.kg (in Kyrgyz). 15 April 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2026.