Arabic-speaking LGBTQ+ individuals in Montreal, Canada, face familiar challenges as they adapt to a new reality amidst the pandemic. Many have escaped homophobic violence and grueling migration journeys, while others still struggle with social prejudices rooted in cultural and generational conflicts.
Sometimes I Wish I Was on a Desert Island
In Montreal, a community of Arabic-speaking LGBTQ+ individuals, who have sought refuge from homophobic persecution in their homeland, navigate the challenges of daily life amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.