As football fans fill stadiums in Qatar to watch their teams play, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall is filling a virtual Proud Stadium with supporters of LGBTQ+ rights, coming together to shine a light on the injustices that LGBTQ+ communities face in Qatar, and in many more countries around the world.
Qatar is a country where it’s not legal or safe to be LGBTQ+, whether you are from Qatar or visiting to cheer on your national team.
Under Qatari laws, same-sex relationships are criminalised, and trans people are forced to undergo conversion therapy clinics sponsored by the government. Many LGBTQ+ people suffer imprisonment and violence simply for being themselves, and in some cases, could even face the death penalty.
The Proud Stadium will shine a light on the injustices that the LGBTQ+ community face in Qatar and around the world.
Stonewall say: “For LGBTQ+ people and our allies across the world, many of us feel powerless to challenge the injustices we see. But we are not powerless. Wherever you are, you can show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in Qatar, raise awareness of the injustices LGBTQ+ Qataris face, and call for change together.
“Let’s take a stand against hate. Join our #ProudStadium.”
Join the virtual Proud Stadium and you will receive information about LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar and other countries taking part in the tournament. Stonewall will share further opportunities for you, your friends and colleagues to show your support to LGBTQ+ people in Qatar and across the world.
Stonewall adds: “Together, we can send a powerful message to global leaders, whether sponsors, broadcasters or politicians: LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and we won’t stand for the persecution of LGBTQ+ people in Qatar, or anywhere else.”
To sign up, CLICK HERE
