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Sarah Hegazi: Life, Legacy & Death
In a global system where so many countries around the world continue to criminalize and subject LGBTQIA+ folks to levels of oppression and violence that are unspeakable I want to say that there are globally sanctioned suicides. On June 14, 2020 the international LGBTQIA+ community lost a significant Egyptian activist. Her name was Sarah Hegazi. In 2017 Sarah Hegazi attended a concert in Egypt. We can see a beautiful picture of her flying a rainbow flag. The consequences for her were horrific she was arrested, tortured in prison for three months and then exiled to Canada where she eventually took her own life. Four brave advocates who recently put out an open letter break down the numerous social factors that led up to Sarah’s globally sanctioned suicide. For the sake of their safety, this episode's guests have chosen to be more private about their identities. We discuss the transnational issues that were involved in Sarah Hegazi's legacy and death. I hope this episode brings to light some of the invisibility that so many LGBTQIA+ asylum-seekers face in the West. To sign the open letter in support of Sarah Hegazi's letter click here.
Guests:
Mariam (TBA)
Alaa Al Soufi "I am a Syrian activist and community advocate that currently lives in so called Toronto in Turtle Island. I met Sarah Hegazi at a protest in March 2019 after which we became very close friends and considered her to be a sister and chosen family and we were often at rallies/protests together."
Kholoud is a theatre artist, drama therapist and psychotherapist based in the US. They have a 20+ years of experience in theatre arts including writing, acting, directing, and producing. The populations they offer psychotherapy services for the most are immigrants, Arab LGBTQ+ people, and domestic violence survivors. Recently, in response to Sarah's death, they broadened their focus to include community healing with a social justice approach dedicated to support Arab / SWANA queer populations. Instagram: @swana_queer_diaspora
Bassam is an Arab American immigrant to the US. He met Kholoud during a memorial that was help following Sarah's death in Oakland California and joined the group that was formed for healing and social justice.
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By Cheryl LeongIn a global system where so many countries around the world continue to criminalize and subject LGBTQIA+ folks to levels of oppression and violence that are unspeakable I want to say that there are globally sanctioned suicides. On June 14, 2020 the international LGBTQIA+ community lost a significant Egyptian activist. Her name was Sarah Hegazi. In 2017 Sarah Hegazi attended a concert in Egypt. We can see a beautiful picture of her flying a rainbow flag. The consequences for her were horrific she was arrested, tortured in prison for three months and then exiled to Canada where she eventually took her own life. Four brave advocates who recently put out an open letter break down the numerous social factors that led up to Sarah’s globally sanctioned suicide. For the sake of their safety, this episode's guests have chosen to be more private about their identities. We discuss the transnational issues that were involved in Sarah Hegazi's legacy and death. I hope this episode brings to light some of the invisibility that so many LGBTQIA+ asylum-seekers face in the West. To sign the open letter in support of Sarah Hegazi's letter click here.
Guests:
Mariam (TBA)
Alaa Al Soufi "I am a Syrian activist and community advocate that currently lives in so called Toronto in Turtle Island. I met Sarah Hegazi at a protest in March 2019 after which we became very close friends and considered her to be a sister and chosen family and we were often at rallies/protests together."
Kholoud is a theatre artist, drama therapist and psychotherapist based in the US. They have a 20+ years of experience in theatre arts including writing, acting, directing, and producing. The populations they offer psychotherapy services for the most are immigrants, Arab LGBTQ+ people, and domestic violence survivors. Recently, in response to Sarah's death, they broadened their focus to include community healing with a social justice approach dedicated to support Arab / SWANA queer populations. Instagram: @swana_queer_diaspora
Bassam is an Arab American immigrant to the US. He met Kholoud during a memorial that was help following Sarah's death in Oakland California and joined the group that was formed for healing and social justice.