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As Saudi Arabia prepares for the World Cup, LGBTQ Saudis reveal why they had to flee for their lives. 1 Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen. Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers. 2 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in Saudi Arabia face repression and discrimination. [3] The government of Saudi Arabia provides no legal protections for LGBTQ rights. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is illegal within the country. [4]: – The law of Saudi Arabia is uncodified; a Wahhabist interpretation of sharia, derived from the Quran and the. 3 But like many things in life kale smoothies, Pilates, my first time watching Game of Thrones , it turned out to be far more nuanced than I expected. This was a trip of unexpected warmth: from locals who were genuinely curious, kind, and often surprisingly open-minded in private settings. 4 Turki finally summoned the courage last year to come out as gay, but his family's refusal to accept him forced the year-old to seek safety -- and freedom -- outside conservative Saudi Arabia. 5 BIG READ As Saudi Arabia prepares for the World Cup, LGBTQ Saudis reveal why they had to flee for their lives. He knew what they meant: he would be captured, imprisoned, and possibly executed. 6 Saudi Arabia, in its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, acknowledges a variety of awareness days and months as well as national celebrations. These events offer golden opportunities for residents and expats alike to join dialogues, learn more about various causes and express solidarity. 7 His remarks came after the government of Saudi Arabia sentenced dozens of men to 14, lashes for "behaving like women" at a birthday party. Yet nearly 10 years since Human Rights Watch flagged this heinous incident, little has been done to free the LGBTQ population located in Saudi Arabia. 8 Saudi Arabia might not be the first place you’d peg for a gaycation, but it surprised me in all the best ways. From ancient souks to secret smiles, here’s what it’s like navigating the Kingdom solo and fabulous(ly low-key). 9 Our experts complement our research work and bolster our advocacy efforts. Wajeeh Lion. 10 . 12