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Leading LGBT Advocacy in the Arab World

Fletcher graduate Tarek Zeidan revives a groundbreaking gay rights organization in his native Lebanon “We provide services and a safe community space to build power, to create sustainable change from the ground up,” Tarek Zeidan said. Photo Illustration: Shutterstock SOURCE: TUFTS NOW BY: HEATHER STEPHENSON Growing up gay in Beirut, Tarek Zeidan, F09, felt alone. … Continued

Tunisian NGO Launches First LGBT Radio in Arab Region

SOURCE: EGYPT TODAY BY: MOHAMED ABDEL MAGUID CAIRO – 16 December 2017: Association Shams – an organization that campaigns for the decriminalization of homosexuality in Tunisia – launched the first Arab web-radio station for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community on Tuesday. The new radio station, simply called “Shams Rad”, was launched in … Continued

Being Gay in an Arab World

BY: Alicia Naser/Contributing Writer Heavily involved in the American Palestinian community, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet young adults my age through youth summits, conventions, and leadership conferences. Upon meeting so many fellow Arab Americans, and having traveled much of the globe, I’ve come to realize the increasing number of Arab individuals who identify as … Continued

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