LGBTQIA+ individuals in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime

Executive Summary: The challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in Syria surpass those encountered by this community in other countries. Wars and conflicts have led to increased violence, repressive legislation, and social stigma. Therefore, empowerment projects play a vital role in supporting these individuals by aiming to improve their financial, professional, and educational status, enhance psychological […]

The LGBTQIA+ Individuals Amidst the War in Lebanon

Introduction For years, LGBTQIA+ individuals in Lebanon and Syria have been living under extremely complex and difficult humanitarian conditions due to various factors. The intensity of these conditions has worsened following the recent military escalation in the region. The displacement crisis resulting from the escalation has exacerbated the daily challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in […]

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 […]