Gay community in gorgan, iran

This is our interview with local boy Sepehr from Shiraz about what gay life in Iran is like and what it's like living with HIV in Iran. 1 Queer individuals actively participated in the Women, Life, Freedom protests. However, one of the biggest challenges remains the isolation and solitary existence of the movement. 2 Bars Clubs Restaurants Cafes Hotels & accommodations Saunas & spas Gyms & fitness Health & beauty Bookstores & shops Beaches & cruising areas Organisations Miscellaneous Join the community. 3 After all, homosexuality is technically illegal here. Consensual sex between two adult males is punishable by death. 4 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people in Iran face severe challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. Sexual activity between members of the same sex is illegal and can be punishable by death, [2][3][4] and people can legally change their sex at birth only through sex reassignment surgery. LGBT rights in Iran have come in conflict with the penal code since the s. 5 You have full access to this open access article. A semi-structured interview in Farsi Persian language was used to gather the qualitative data. 6 While the future of LGBT rights in Iran remains uncertain, the international community must continue to support and advocate for equal rights and protections for all. As a traveler, you can play your part by staying informed and taking necessary precautions. 7 These provisions carry a maximum penalty of death. Both men and women are criminalised under this law. 8 Despite pressure, discrimination, and persecution from one of the most repressive regimes in the world, Iran’s vibrant LGBTQ community has survived, buoyed by a network of citizens and dedicated expats. 9 Iran is one of a handful of countries where homosexual acts are punishable by death. Clerics do, however accept the idea that a person may be trapped in a body of the wrong sex. 10