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GEM meets European officials, calls to support regional LGBTQ+
The Guardians of Equality Movement (GEM) participated in the Human Rights Conference at EuroPride 2024, held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The conference brought together a number of EU and UN ministers and officials, along with LGBTQIA+ activists and organizations working on human rights and gender issues. The movement, represented by its founder and CEO, met with […]
Psychologist
With the aim of enhancing response and quality services and developing our team in the Protection Department, we’re looking to contract with a psychologist, who specializes in trauma sensitivity for the LGBTQIA+ community, to join our team in the Protection Department. Please see the details and mechanism for applying for the job, noting that the […]
The Syrian LGBTQIA+ People in Conflict and Displacement
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study aims to investigate the intricate social and political dynamics surrounding LGBTQIA+ individuals within Syria from 2011 to the present, tries to examine the consequences of the Syrian conflict on this group, and seeks to examine the nature of the violence experienced by Syrian LGBTQIA+ individuals who have been displaced or forced […]
Deporting Syrian LGBTQIA+ from turkey: “Go to Syria and die there”
Introduction: The Turkish police campaign continues to pursue, as it says, “violators” of Syrian refugees on its territory. While the principle of prohibiting forced return is one of the most essential principles of the Geneva Refugee Convention and its Protocol, to which Turkey is a party, Article 33 stipulates that “No Contracting State may expel […]
GEM Highlights Syrian LGBTQ+ Experiences at Brussels 8
“The Syrian LGBTQIA+ People in Conflict and Displacement, and Their Contribution to Peace and Accountability Efforts.” (Research Launching)Brussels VIII Conf, 29 April 2024 (13: 00 PM to 14:30) Register here We are pleased to invite you to attend a side event on the side-lines of the Brussels VIII conference to support the future of Syria […]
Building safer future for LGBTQ+: Our 2023 highlights
In this video, we wanted to share our most significant achievements in 2023. On this occasion, the Guardians of Equality Movement (GEM) expresses gratitude to the organization’s workers, including the working team and volunteers, for their dedicated efforts throughout this year. We are excited to share with you the accomplishments of the coming year (: […]
Systemic homophobia: What are Asmaa Al- Asaad messages from attacking homosexuality
As part of a systematic strategy by the Syrian regime, Asma al-Assad recently targeted the LGBTQIA+ community, considering it the cornerstone of “modern liberalism.” In an attempt to portray LGBTQIA+ individuals as a weapon created by the West to threaten values and ethics in society, she made these remarks during a speech to university students […]
Join Statement: Rise in Hate Crime against LGBTQ+ in Iraq
In recent times, a distressing surge of hate attacks has been witnessed in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan. Of grave concern is the intensifying wave of these attacks within Iraq, posing a dire threat to the tapestry of societies and the fundamental human rights within the region. In a deeply […]
