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Finding a safe space for Palestinian queer activism

 

By Brandon Davis

JERUSALEM (Ma'an) -- In 2008, Laila was a recent college graduate and committed anti-occupation activist in her hometown of Nablus. But there was one issue her groups could not adequately address: her sexuality.

“I started testing the waters, looking at what organizations are out there, what’s the discourse,” said Laila last month in Nablus.

Palestinian Queer Party

Palestinian Queer Party

Friday 24.05.2013
17:00 - 23:00
Comfort 13 Club
Comfort 13 st. Yaffa- TLV

Join alQaws Activist at SEX INTER/NATIONAL: Queer Rights Activists in Conversation, 28th June, Toronto

In an urgent and rare discussion on struggles for sexual liberation. You are invited to listen and participate in exploring questions on how queer communities are working for sexual rights, and against the pressures of homophobic nationalisms and heavy-handed gay internationalisms.
 

alQaws Palestinian Queer Party

The Palestinian Queer Party
Friday 21/5/2010
17:00 - 23:00

Comfort 13 Club
Comfort 13 st., Yaffa- TLV

Arabic Music and Drag Shows
Tickets: 30 NIS

for more info: info@alqaws.org

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