Homosexuality is illegal in Kuwait under the Sharia law

A group of citizens in Kuwait have planed to submit arequest to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour next month to announce a“gay” society in the Muslim nation where LGBTQI members can be prosecuted undera “debauchery” law. The representative of the group told the Al-Rai Arabicdaily on Monday: “A long discussion took place among 30 founding members, whichresulted in taking a decision to make an application next month to the Ministry’sto approve the establishment of the society under the name of ‘Freedom’,” theArab Times reported.The representative added that the goal of the society wasto promote awareness and culture.

He added homosexuals will be able to join the societyprovided that a member plays an active role in raising awareness and helpcommunity members who are subjected to harassment and persecution.“We submitteda request in 2007 and was rejected, but this time the reasons are based onhuman, civil and economic rights of homosexuals...”

Homosexuality is illegal in Kuwait under the Sharia law.