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Welcome to Meem. We are a support community in Lebanon for lesbians, bisexuals, queers, questioning women, and transgender persons. Enjoy surfing our website.
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Do Not Stand With Zionism!
06/22/2010

Jun 15th, 2010

Below is a statement from Arab queer organizations. You can help by writing a letter to the US Social Forum or emailing them.

We, the undersigned queer Arab organizations, are appalled by the US Social Forum’s decision to allow Stand with Us to utilize the event as a platform to pinkwash Israel’s crimes in the . . . → Read More: Do Not Stand With Zionism!

 
Beneath the galabiya / Intersex Operations in Assiut, Cairo
06/22/2010

Tue, 15/06/2010 – 16:27 Ahmed Ramadan

Assiut–In the realm of sexual taboos in Egypt, the issue of “intersex individuals”–or those born with “ambiguous genitalia”–is certainly somewhere near the top of the list. While medical professionals take an impartial approach to treatment and surgical operations, social and cultural factors pose a challenge for affected individuals and their families.

In Assiut, . . . → Read More: Beneath the galabiya / Intersex Operations in Assiut, Cairo

 
Iraqi Police Raid Karbala Safe House
06/22/2010

Iraqi police raid Karbala safe house By Paul | Published: June 19, 2010

Press statement

There is growing concern that the Iraqi government is stepping up a witch-hunt against gays and lesbians in the country after a police raid on a Karbala safe house.

On Tuesday 16th June, twelve police officers burst into the house, then violently beat up, and . . . → Read More: Iraqi Police Raid Karbala Safe House

 
Anti gay laws in Africa are product of American religious exports, say activists
05/23/2010

From The Times May 22, 2010

Jacqui Goddard in Miami and Jonathan Clayton in Nairobi

When he arrived at Kampala’s Hotel Triangle for a three-day conference, the Rev Kapya Kaoma knew that he would not like what he heard.

The clue was in the event’s title — “Exposing the truth behind homosexuality and the homosexual agenda” — and . . . → Read More: Anti gay laws in Africa are product of American religious exports, say activists

 
Bareed Mista3jil – a staged reading of true stories by queer Arab women
05/20/2010

Friday June 11 & Saturday June 12; 8:30 pm Exit Theater Café

156 Eddy Street, SF (betw. Mason & Taylor)

Tickets at the door: $10 – 25 (cash only)

Whether it’s learning and claiming the word Lesbian in defining your desires, coming out to accepting, incredulous, or disparaging parents, or the hilarious trials of finding a girlfriend in Beirut, . . . → Read More: Bareed Mista3jil – a staged reading of true stories by queer Arab women

Bekhsoos is now coming out weekly!

Bekhsoos, the queer Arab magazine, is back and we're now publishing weekly! Visit www.bekhsoos.com a collection of weekly articles on the topics of sexuality, legality, health, opinions, personal stories, and so much more.


Meem Launches Long Awaited Queer Book!

Our long-awaited book of stories, "Bareed Mista3jil," is now out! An event launching the book took place in a full Al Madina Theater in Beirut on May 30, 2009. Selected stories were be read at the launch, which was open to the media and Lebanese public. The English version of the book is currently available in all major Lebanese bookstores and can also be ordered online. Excerpts from the stories, in addition to more information, can be found online at www.bareedmista3jil.com.


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