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We take a look at all the countries and territories where it is still illegal to be gay or LGBTQ+ – and examine the role colonialism played.

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Not enough people are aware of colonialism's role in spreading queerphobia across the globe. When I try to explain it, they look at me like I'm making it up.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 18 points 5 months ago

Palestine: Same-sex sexual activity is technically illegal in Gaza. The provision was introduced by Britain during its mandate over Palestine, although there’s little evidence that the law is enforced today.

No, it is still not safe if you are queer. They tortured and executed a Hamas commander via firing squad for being suspected of being gay.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/03/hamas-commander-accused-of-gay-sex-is-executed/

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

uk, australia, and the us definitely need to be on the list

[–] Instigate@aussie.zone 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Queer Australian checking in here.

…what? Have you ever lived here or know what our laws are?

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

theres also a growing terf and neo nazi culture war brewing, similar to the uk, which the liberals are trying to exploit.. im just saying its something to watch like canada

[–] Instigate@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago

There will always be loonies who hate us for being who we are. We shafted the last one we had from our federal government at the last election. We have no laws that cause discrimination towards my comrades and to try to pretend like a few crazies are somehow making being queer illegal is just disingenuous. Please speak to your own context, because you don’t speak for mine.

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