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A Mother Takes On The Ayatollah
While Iran's hardline Muslims shut down reformist newspapers, and parade 'errant' journalists through court, lesbian, gay and transgendered people struggle to survive. Meet an unlikely activist. [The Gully]

Acceptance: Iranian Homosexuals are Excluded, Even Abroad
Opinion piece. [The Iranian]

Saviz Shafaie: An Iranian Gay Activist Leader
Interview by Jack Nichols. [Badpuppy Gay Today]

Iranian Gays Bravely Unite Worldwide
Article by Patricia Conklin. [Badpuppy Gay Today]

New Internationalist: Sexual Exiles
The story of Arman, who fled Iran in fear for his life. Explains why terror rules the lives of homosexual men and women in Iran.

Virtual Refuge for Gay Muslims
Article by Lakshmi Chaudhry in which the creators of Iranian, Muslim and Arab gay web sites are interviewed. [Wired News]

Iran Transvestite Film Draws Militant Fire
Article describing how viewers leaving a cinema in Isfahan were attacked after seeing a film about an Iranian who resorts to cross-dressing in an effort to emigrate to the United States.

Iranian Gay and Lesbian Healthcare Providers Association
Organization with a mission to provide opportunities for gay and lesbian Iranian healthcare providers to network and unite, promote mental and physical health within the Iranian GLBT Community and challenge homophobia in the Iranian community.

The Only Lesbian In Iran
Interview with Niloufar, who, growing up in Iran thought she was the only Iranian lesbian in existence. Article describes how the aftermath of September 11th has affected her as a lesbian Middle Eastern immigrant [The Gully].

Iran's Chief Prosecutor: Throw Homosexuals into the Fire
Discusses the Iranian government position on homosexuality.


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