Myanmar

LGBTI Orgs Able to Register? No. After the military coup, the Organization Registration Law (ORL 2022) requires cooperation with the military junta and adherence to national law, so there is an additional barrier to the right to register.

Myanmar's legal framework continues to criminalize LGBTQ individuals, primarily through Section 377 of the Penal Code, a colonial-era statute that penalizes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature." This provision not only contravenes international human rights standards but also perpetuates stigma and discrimination against LGBTQ persons. Additionally, the Rangoon Police Act and the Police Act contain ambiguous clauses, often termed "shadow laws," which grant law enforcement broad discretion to target and harass LGBTQ individuals without clear legal justification. The military coup on February 1, 2021, has exacerbated these challenges, leading to increased human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and sexual violence, particularly against LGBTQ activists and civilians opposing the junta. The post-coup environment has further marginalized LGBTQ communities, intensifying their vulnerability and hindering progress toward equality and justice.

*Outright research indicates that the bodily autonomy of intersex people is not respected and protected in this country.