Breaking the Silence : Digital media and the struggle for lgbtq rights in Iran

J. Marchant, S. Amin, Z. Peyghambarzadeh

In this report, we highlight the incredible resilience, bravery and ingenuity of Iran's LGBTQ citizens in the face of sustained state persecution and continued societal hostility. We map out the urgent media development needs of the LGBTQ community, share examples of existing community initiatives, and signpost areas where local activists and international partners might be able to work together to deliver meaningful benefits to the community. This Executive Summary provides a brief overview of the key topic areas covered in this report, and summarises our key research findings in brief. A more in-depth exploration of our research findings, along with a comprehensive set of policy recommendations is available in the concluding chapter of this report.