The statements created a climate of intolerance, fear, coercion, intimidation and acts of vengeance directed at gays and lesbians

We are concerned that the state continues to vilify our kind and actively violates and harasses our kin. As a result our community lives in fear of violence and abuse

The statements fuel public prejudice against LGBTI individuals and contradict the very preamble of a draft constitution that the PM is seemingly promoting