this is a victorious day for the world. truly, we have come along way. it has taken 66 years for the united nations to recognize that lgbt abuse warrants defending. so, this is amazing.
however, those of us muslim, there is a lot more work to be done.
"Arab and African states strongly opposed the resolution. Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Zamir Akram, speaking on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, said the OIC was seriously concerned that the Council was discussing controversial notions of sexual orientation."
Link: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/UN-Council-Adopts-Historic-Resolution-Supporting-Equal-Rights-for-Gays-124080764.html
Huriyah was a queer Muslim magazine between the years 2000 and 2010. We are now publishing content from several LGBT Muslims on issues dealing with sexuality, faith, and culture.
