Living Conditions
Until 2001, the Egyptian government refused to recognize the existence of homosexuality, and now does so only to brush off criticism from human rights organizations and foreign politicians.
Culturally, most Egyptian citizens are Muslim, which impacts prevailing social biases and attitudes, as well as the legal system. Traditional Islamic morality views homosexuality and transgenderism as forbidden and detestable acts. The only organization exists in Egypt to attempt to improve the legal or social position of LGBT people in Egypt is Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI in the Nile Valley Area Egypt & Sudan . Most LGBT Egyptians and foreigners feel the need to live in the closet for fear of the legal sanctions and social hostility.
Read more about this topic: LGBT Rights In Egypt
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