New space in Qadita.net for LGBTQ writers

In an unprecedented and historic step, Qadita.net (a new Arabic-based website) creates a space for LGBTQ writers to publish their writings.

The space, launched in mid-August 2010, was created in cooperation with alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society.

SAY NO TO PINKWASHING AT THE USSF!

We, the undersigned queer Arab organizations, are appalled by the US Social Forum’s decision to allow Stand with Us to utilize the event as a platform to pinkwash Israel’s crimes in the region. Stand with Us is cynically manipulating the struggle of queer people in the Middle East through its workshop entitled “LGBTQI Liberation in the Middle East”.

Who are we?
Over the last few years, we have grown in strength and numbers, evolving...
Al-Qaws in the Press
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Social Change
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BEFORE YOU WRITE
Palestinians are a diverse group of people who live in virtually every...
Activism
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