PA rescinds ban on LGBTQ group after protests
27 August 2019
Ban prompted outrage and fear, and rights groups say withdrawing statement not enough. Read more about PA rescinds ban on LGBTQ group after protests
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Artists ditch Israel's pinkwashing film festival
1 June 2017
South African filmmaker says LGBTQ festival creates “diversion” from Israel’s crimes. Read more about Artists ditch Israel's pinkwashing film festival
San Francisco gay film fest to challenge pinkwashing of Israel's crimes
25 January 2015
Israel is “attempting to co-opt the queer struggle for liberation,” organizers of San Francisco festival warn. Read more about San Francisco gay film fest to challenge pinkwashing of Israel's crimes
Don't single out (homo)sexuality in response to Israel blackmail revelations, Palestinians say
19 September 2014
Israel attempts to blackmail Palestinians for many reasons. Focusing solely on its extortion aimed at those who engage in same-sex relations can actually strengthen pinkwashing – Israel’s false portrayal as a haven for Palestinians who identify as LGBTQ. Read more about Don't single out (homo)sexuality in response to Israel blackmail revelations, Palestinians say
Freed filmmaker John Greyson: Canada must address responsibility in Egypt
12 November 2013
Greyson speaks out about his ordeal in Cairo’s Tora prison, his work focusing on queer issues in Palestine and why he wants to return to Egypt. Read more about Freed filmmaker John Greyson: Canada must address responsibility in Egypt
Though small, Palestine's queer movement has big vision
Ramallah 12 July 2013
Activists focused on sexuality realize that building alliances with other groups will take time. Read more about Though small, Palestine's queer movement has big vision
Sexuality and gender taboos challenged by Haifa project
Jerusalem 24 May 2013
“Singing Sexuality” aims to create safe space to raise tough questions within Palestinian society. Read more about Sexuality and gender taboos challenged by Haifa project
Pro-BDS Columbia prof's gathering with anti-BDS J Street and Zionist LGBT groups stirs controversy
12 April 2013
Why is a Columbia professor who supports BDS joining forces with Zionist groups that oppose Palestinian rights? Read more about Pro-BDS Columbia prof's gathering with anti-BDS J Street and Zionist LGBT groups stirs controversy
Leading LGBT activists, artists and cultural workers: oppose pinkwashing and support BDS
27 January 2012
Leading queer voices write an impassioned statement and open petition calling for solidarity with Palestinians under occupation and oppression, expanded support of the BDS movement, and a rejection of Israel’s pinkwashing campaigns. Read more about Leading LGBT activists, artists and cultural workers: oppose pinkwashing and support BDS