Tag Archives: Homophobia

EQUALATHON: Flaws.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

“How could anyone ever tell you, You were anything less than beautiful?”  Hi, my name is Rita, and I’m a deeply flawed person. I’m fat, I’m clumsy, and I have huge eyes. I’m a little whiney, and overly dramatic. I’m … Continue reading →

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EQUALATHON: A WORLD WITH NO HOMOPHOBIA

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

In a world with no homophobia, things would go this way: -Children won’t feel weird about same sex attraction, everyone has it at a certain point -Guilt towards God would not exist, we’d promise him to have safe sex -Bullying … Continue reading →

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أول مرّة

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

 لا أذكر جيداً، أو لربما لا أريد أن أتذكر تلك اللحظات. كنت أناهز الرابعة عشر وكنت تلميذاً في إحدى المدارس المرموقة في مدينتي. تعود بي الذاكرة الى ملعب المدرسة الواسع حيث كنت أتحّدث مع صديقٍ لي عندما اقتربت مني “ميريم” … Continue reading →

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EQUALATHON: -T- بالعربي

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires I know that I do normally blog in English, but this time, I think that I should use my mother’s … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Marathon for equality

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Do you believe in our basic human right to bodily integrity?Do you believe in our right to equality whether gay or straight, trans or cis-gender, men or women? If yes, we invite you to be on the right side of … Continue reading →

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The look that changed me

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Reading your stories on how you suffer and go through stress as a result from homophobia got me thinking about this topic. I will talk about myself. I’m a straight female. I come from a conservative community (religious and social) … Continue reading →

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Homophobia claimed my brother’s life

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

To anyone reading this, I’m not looking for sympathy or “likes” I just wanted to get this off my chest. Few years ago I have met a guy that was like my little brother, even though he was younger I … Continue reading →

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Immorality and Homosexuality

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I was raised in a conservative family, not the kind to go to church every day or pray day and night but the kind that didn’t approve of nudity or homosexuality. Up until my father’s death I was so protected … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

The planet Earth was believed to be flat. And the person objecting it and trying to tell them that it’s round was burned to death. Even though I’m not sure of that, and some say it’s a myth, the whole … Continue reading →

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Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Celebrating the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia today May 17th , we are planning a fundraiser next Thursday May 24th 2012. With support from Raynbow and the Lebanese LGBT Media Monitor, and in collaboration with TAG events, we are hoping to raise some funds … Continue reading →

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