We have to work on normalizing and destigmatizing the LGBT+ community before anything else, and this requires an exceptional and serious effort; this… - Zhiar Ali

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We have to work on normalizing and destigmatizing the LGBT+ community before anything else, and this requires an exceptional and serious effort; this is one of my goals.

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About Zhiar Ali

Zhiar Ali (Kurdish: ژیار عەلی, Kurdish pronunciation: [ʒiːɑːɾ]; born September 2, 1999) is a Kurdish singer-songwriter, human rights activist, animal rights activist, and journalist based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, known for his contribution towards LGBT rights in Iraqi Kurdistan. He is a prominent openly gay activist advocating for LGBT rights in the region. He was the former Media and Communications Officer at Rasan, and founder of Yeksani, which is a new initiative focusing on advocating for LGBT rights on a local level, targeting the Kurdistan Region. He had previously independently written for news entities and mainly focused on music journalism as well as political and social issues.

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Pen Names: Qordora
Native Name: ژیار عەلی
Alternative Names: Zhiar Zhyar Ali Jiyar Elî Jiyar Eli

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My biggest challenge was getting used to the new lifestyle. Avoiding food I loved was a bit tough at first but then I learned how to cook vegan versions of my favourite dishes. Aside from that, in my country, the concept is so new that we have little to no vegan products, which made my life very hard.

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