For Arabs in Israel, Coming Out is a Matter of Life or Death
More than 80 percent of LGTBQ Arabs in Israel are still in the closet because coming out might doom them to a life of social alienation – even from their immediate family. H was forced to become “a slave to older men for several hours at a time.” A fled to the big city and now she is homesick. They, and others, know the path to change is long, and they can only dream of holding their own Pride Parade. For now, they just wish leaders of the Arab community would recognize them, and for their lives to be safer. A special Shomrim report for Pride Month. Published also on Mako website (Hebrew), Followed by Kan Public Radio (Hebrew)
June 8, 2023