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New Teacher Training in I'billin
alQaws' teacher training program aims to expand the conversation around sexual and gender diversity in schools. It provides basic knowledge to educators and …
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 27.04.2018
Join us on Friday 27.04.2018 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Social Media Campaign Marks New Milestone in Palestinian Queer Organizing
The campaign highlighted the violence faced by LGBTQ individuals in Palestinian society.
New Poster: Violence Against LGBTQ People
A new alQaws poster highlights the marginalization, exclusion, and harm faced by LGBTQ individuals.
Queer Youth Group Concludes in Nazareth
alQaws youth groups are held periodically in different areas in Palestine, catering to lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and queer youth of various sexual and gender …
alQaws Holds Study Day on Sexual and Gender Diversity in Therapy
Over 70 Palestinian psychologists, social workers, psychology students, and mental health professionals attended the event.
Haneen Maikey Talks to Astraea Foundation about alQaws' Work
Astraea Foundation interviews Haneen Maikey, founder and director of alQaws, about the organization's work with queer groups and society at large.
alQaws Publishes Guidebook for Mental Health Professionals
The guide aims to assist mental health professionals in dealing with sexual and gender diversity issues within their field.
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 9.3.2018
Join us on Friday 9.3.2018 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
“Jadaliyya” Publishes New Articles on Sexual Politics in Palestine
The second issue of "Sexual Politics in the Colonial Context of Palestine" comes as a part of alQaws' project, which two years ago published its first issue …
New Poster: What is Sexual Identity?
There are many components to sexual identity, each carrying its own meaning that evolves and develops throughout a person's life.
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 …
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 22.12.2017
Join us on Friday 22.12.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
alQaws Publishes Guidebook for Journalists
The guidebook emphasizes the need to cover sexual and gender diversity issues in a professional manner and without censorship, addressing some of the challenges …
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 17.11.2017
Join us on Friday 17.11.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 6.10.2017
Join us on Friday 6.10.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 25.08.2017
Join us on Friday 25.08.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Difference never justifies violence - New Social Media Campaign
alQaws and 7amleh partnered up last year to begin planning a video campaign to combat violence—in all its forms—against LGBTQ individuals and groups …
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 30.06.2017
Join us on Friday 30.06.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Boycott the Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
New boycott call from Pinkwatching Israel - a global movement for queer powered BDS.
BOYCOTT TEL AVIV PRIDE 2017!
Israeli Occupation, Colonialism, Apartheid! Don't 'Let it B'! Pinkwatching Israel – a global movement for queer powered BDS – is launching its new …
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 05.05.2017
Join us on Friday 05.05.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 24.03.2017
Join us on Friday 24.03.2017 at the Duplex Club for Arabic dance music and Palestinian drag shows.
Palestinian Queer Party | Friday 10.2.2017
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