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Life as an LGBTQ+ Individual in the United Arab Emirates

Life as an LGBTQ+ Individual in the United Arab Emirates

A new account highlights the challenges and restrictions faced by queer individuals living in the United Arab Emirates, where legal and cultural norms limit personal freedoms. The report underscores the struggles of navigating identity in a society where LGBTQ+ expression is often suppressed.
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الحياة كفرد من مجتمع LGBTQ+ في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة (Arabic)
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