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We work for a world where all people can enjoy their rights fully. I had to leave Tunisia. People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are.

Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

I was arrested in Saudi Arabia and sentenced to 10 months in prison and a USD fine, along with a decision to deport me back to Yemen where my life was in danger. What happened in Januarysome of the [Tunisian] former parliamentarians published my photos and changed the public opinion against me, and also targeted many other activists through [social media] posts that incited violence and discrimination.

I spent 3 or 4 months away from my house, in fear of online threats and the real ones in the streets and where I lived. I was tortured by police, and they raped me 22 times. I stayed with them [the policemen for] like days. They didn't give me food or water, so a lot of times I ate from the garbage.

I was met with online hostility, and I became the target of a smear campaign where I was outed as gay which led to my arrest in Saudi Arabia. I used to share my daily journals on social media platforms such as Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter.

Budapest Pride 2025 A : Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 15(3), 7Haldeman, D

Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to discrimination or abuse. The series of attacks that lasted for two years affected my mental health to a great extent. We document and expose abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity worldwide, including torture, killing and executions, arrests under unjust laws, unequal treatment, censorship, medical abuses, discrimination in health and jobs and housing, domestic violence, abuses against children, and denial of family rights and recognition.

Most historians agree that there is evidence of homosexual activity and same-sex love, whether such relationships were accepted or persecuted, in every documented culture. Human Rights Watch works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples' rights, and with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and issues.

Social media platforms should proactively remove abusive content that violates platform standards on harassment, hate speech, and incitement to violence, which could put people at risk. The case soon changed against me. I'd find thousands of comments, including swearing, demeaning language, and threats.

Under the law against homosexuality [debauchery], I was sentenced not for being an escort, but just [based on] five photos on the internet. I told him I will complain to the police, and he said go ahead. I still receive death threats online to this day.

The policemen took screenshots of personal messages and also photos from my phone and make it evidence against to me in court. I went to the police station to file a complaint because I was accosted in the street by a police officer with verbal harassment.

Increasing the understanding of gender identity, sexual orientation, lesbian and gay parenting, heterosexual bias and more through publications, policy statements, programs and other resources. I attempted suicide 3 times in 2 years, one of which put me in a coma for 48 hours.

I was the victim and became the perpetrator. The first two weeks were the worst because no one came to my room [cell] from my embassy or a lawyer. Security forces in the MENA region use digital targeting tactics to entrap LGBT people, harass them online, and expose their private information and identities without their consent.

My experience in Egypt, being arrested was horrible.