When it comes to the rights of minorities, Sri Lanka has been lagging behind for decades as a nation. This is especially true for the LGBTQ community of the country. Recently, the Sri Lankan government has been proactive in addressing these humanitarian issues. On August 24, 2022, Premanath Dowanatte, a Sri Lankan government MP, stepped forward and presented a copy of his presentation seeking protection of the rights of the indigenous LGBTQ community. In essence, the bill is...