LGBTQ+

In 2013, the Pride parade in Istanbul, Turkey, drew 100,000 people, before a government crackdown began.
Middle East Forum Observer
LGBT Crackdowns in Turkey and the Broader Middle East
The Global LGBT Movement Cannot Advocate Selectively—It Must Speak Out for Those Who Cannot Safely Do So
July 4, 2025
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Yuval David
People march in support of LGBTQ+ Muslims in a gay pride parade in London.
Middle East Forum Observer
How Islamic Doctrine and Governance Institutionalize Anti-LGBTQ+ Hatred
State Policies, Religious Decrees, and Social Hostility Make It Difficult for LGBTQ+ Muslims to Live Openly
June 9, 2025
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Yuval David
Pro-Palestinian, pro-choice and LGBTQ+ rights activists march in Chicago before the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Middle East Forum Observer
LGBTQ+ Activists Must Not Support Islamist Terror
Legal Protection, Social Acceptance, and Community Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Are Absent in Gaza and Palestinian Territories
June 5, 2025
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Yuval David