Gay people should be protected by law and not discriminated against, [homosexuality] is a natural human desire, not an illness. - Zhiar Ali

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Gay people should be protected by law and not discriminated against, [homosexuality] is a natural human desire, not an illness.

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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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I strived to be a better and more successful person. I am proud of the person I have become today, and know that none of my family members could do what I have done. However, I feel that my success did not get enough attention from them for being gay.
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