A Dying Gay Brother Inspires a Children’s Story on Tolerance
In a world where gay rights recognition vary tremendously from recognition of same-sex marriage or other types of partnerships, to the death penalty as punishment for same-sex sexual activity or even expression of identity, many of us are longing for positive change and cutting with prejudices, hate and fear of the different. From such thoughts, … Read more
‘Icontroversy’, Italian Movie to Denounce Homophobia
From the first sight, ‘Icontroversy’ a short movie directed by Italian graphic designer and director Antonio Prisco gives a feel of anger, darkness and discontent. The short movie to be first screened in Melbourne, Australia is a violent and personal view of the actual social and religious life in Italy. The lead performer in … Read more
Tragic Homophobic Murder of Gay Italian in Tunisia
A tragic and homophobic murder of a Gay Italian in Tunisia sheds light on the vulnerable situation of Tunisian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people. An Italian national tourist, was found dead, murdered, in his apartment in the medina, Hammamet city, a touristic city on the east-northern coasts of Tunisia. Reports indicate he was … Read more
Homophobia in Tunisia: People Hate Gays Because of What Straight People Do!
By Rahma Sghaier Rahma Sghaier, 19 years old straight girl. She’s a political and judicial sciences student who cares about Human Rights. In her article contribution, Rahma explores from a personal experience the different reasons behind homophobia in Tunisia. Homophobia in Tunisia is a very common unhealthy attitude. Unlike many people think, homophobia is … Read more
Arab and African Country Leaders Walk Out of UN Panel on Gay Rights
Arab and African countries walk out of the Human Rights council panel after UN Secretary General and Human Rights high commissioner address words around violence against LGBT people. Arab and African countries walked out of the chamber following a recorded message addressed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and a word by Navi Pillay, human … Read more
Live Happy, Live Hidden: Tunisian True Story
By Nico Jah, an adventurer, climber and radio DJ currently residing in the Horn of Africa, Aymen is currently planning his escape from Tunisia. He’s plotting where he’s going, country, city, neighborhood, strategically planning where his life as a gay Tunisian might be easier, with less restrictions and above all less fear. In the coming year, … Read more
Isn’t it Time for the LGBT Community to Unify in Post-revolutionary Tunisia?
By Idriss The Tunisian society has a different idea of “tolerance” than the western countries. Tolerance in Tunisia is here often called “respect”, but is not a tolerance by conviction, but by tradition and expectations of the society. Well this is a question that I want to address to everyone who believes in Human Rights. … Read more
Thoughts on Homosexuality in Tunisia
Its Gay Pride month and how shameful to find out that a face book event calling for the first gay pride marsh to take place in Tunis got cancelled (or deleted over massive abuse reports?) and a new event got created instead: “Pour la marche ANTI-”Gay Pride” en TUNISIE” means “For an ANTI-Gay Pride marsh … Read more
On the EuroPride March: Lady Gaga speaks out for LGBT rights in the Middle East
Rome – Last night, Lady Gaga, the queer celebrity pop queen, sealed EuroPride March in Rome with a inspiring call to governments to defend LGBT rights and end discrimination and censorship. “Today and every day we fight for freedom. We fight for justice. We beckon for compassion, understanding and above all we want full equality NOW,” … Read more
