Gay egyptoan

Then, they are mostly accused of habitual debauchery according to law No. Other common accusations are immorality or blasphemy. But even having cash is enough. Homosexuality is not officially illegal in Egypt, but discrimination is rife. In , Egypt's Ministry of Education issued a new directive to combat homosexuality and associated ideas in media outlets and started promoting anti-LGBTQ awareness campaigns in schools.

An Interview with a Queer Egyptian

It feels like they are still not free from all of their internalized homophobia and sexism. They often belittle and make fun of femme folks as if they are objects of entertainment and not actual humans. Dating is especially hard for someone who is feminine and non-binary because no one takes me seriously or because it feels as though you can only find love if you act and look very masculine.

'You can't be out': Gay Egyptians continue to fear persecution

Omar said his neighbor was then arrested and deported from Egypt. The police are not the only ones using these apps to persecute gay men, according to Omar. Those with homophobic intents have also been known to use them. Amid the growing hostility toward the LGBTQ community, Omar said he and his friends have nonetheless developed a true sense of community.

LGBTQ rights in Egypt: Queer community battles crackdown

Recognizing the loving and normalized existence of queer relationships throughout human existence is all the more reason to celebrate discoveries like this with pride. Sarah Rose Sharp is a Detroit-based writer, activist, and multimedia artist. More by Sarah Rose Sharp.