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Engaging with a New Political Reality: Lessons & Changes
Read our 2021 annual report highlighting our engagement with a changing political, social and organizational reality inside alQaws and in Palestinian society .
Social & Organizational Transformation: A Queer Organizing Milestone in Palestine
Social transformation and organizational changes in a global pandemic. Read alQaws' annual report for 2020.
alQaws Welcomes a new Director
We are pleased to announce that alQaws activist Haneen Sader is joining alQaws' professional staff team as our new director beginning January 2021.
alQaws Summer 2020 Newsletter: A Rallying Cry for Queer Liberation
In the midst of a global pandemic exacerbated by a capitalist, patriarchal, colonial system, we choose to confront and let out a rallying cry for queer …
We’re Searching For alQaws’ Next Director
alQaws for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society is seeking to hire a full-time Director starting October 2020.
alQaws Spring Newsletter, April 2020: Working in Times of Corona
Since COVID-19 arrived on Palestinian shores, we felt a great responsibility to respond to the growing and changing new needs faced by our communities.
Unrelenting Resistance: alQaws Annual Report 2019
We are proud to share with you our 2019 Annual Report on the accomplishments we achieved and the challenges alQaws' leadership and activists faced over the last …
alQaws Fellowship: Palestine Through the Lens of Queer Politics
alQaws is seeking a fellow for a three-month political educational program focused on cross-border networking, knowledge-sharing, and movement building for …
An Annual Community Event Supporting Palestinian Queers
Come join us for a night of performances to raise funds to help bring together and support Palestinian Queers across borders.
alQaws’ Post-Police Statement: The Persecution and Restrictions Continue
In August this year, the Palestinian Authority police's spokesperson issued a statement banning alQaws' activities in the West Bank, threatening persecution of …
alQaws Fall Newsletter: August 2019, Our Next Phase of Queer Organizing in Palestine
The last few months were exceptional for us, as we opened a new chapter for our organization and its journey. We share with you here a summary of events and …
Anncouncing our Queer Youth Camp!
Participants will have the space to discuss and understand their sexual and gender experiences, as well as build a shared vision about the possibilities of …
Palestinian Voices Condemn Violence Against LGBTQ people
Following a widely-publicized violent incident, Palestinian civil society organizations signed a joint statement condemning violence, followed by a …
Spring Newsletter 2019: Growing Possibilities, Broadening Our Reach
Wrapping up last year and embarking on this one, we started with full enthusiasm and anticipation, with a new phase and strategic vision that aspires to …
alQaws’ Impact in 2018: Visible & Persistent
In this report we share with you the main changes we've witnessed in our work, the cornerstones of our next 3-year strategic plan, and our biggest projects and …
Singing Sexuality Releases Last Single of 2018
In their new song, Haifa-based group Darbet Shams lyrically explores the struggles of being different from what is considered acceptable in society, calling for …
alQaws Launches “Tarwiha” Comic Book in Haifa
We read their stories online. Now it is time to see them on paper for us to keep and cherish.
alQaws in Summer ‘18
Summer '18 was chockfull of action for alQaws: celebrating the conclusion of some projects, relaunching others, and exploring new ventures.
alQaws Director talks to QX Magazine about Queer Organizing in Palestine
Haneen Maikey talks about alQaws and the transformation it's leading in Palestinian society
alQaws Releases Second Single from “Singing Sexuality 2”
The lyrics embark on a journey of empowerment, calling to confront and challenge everything that instills inside of us the fear, isolation, and violence …
alQaws Releases First Single from “Singing Sexuality 2”
The single is born out of the experience of many queer relationships, which constantly face social challenges and scrutiny.
alQaws Releases Comic Series Highlighting Queer Experiences at School
Four queer kids meet up after school to share the experiences, stories, and challenges they face during the day.
New Poster: Violence Against LGBTQ People
A new alQaws poster highlights the marginalization, exclusion, and harm faced by LGBTQ individuals.
Ten Years of alQaws: Looking Back, Pressing Ahead
We're pleased to share with you our 2017 annual report "Ten Years of alQaws: Looking Back, Pressing Ahead", which highlights the last ten years of alQaws and …