Sarmad and Working with Mawaleh
I first met Sami/Mahmoud through his blog which talks about local Syrian matters from a gay man’s point of view. I asked if there was a way for me to do my part and help promote gay rights in Syria,…
سرمد العاصي
Sarmad Al-Assi (pseudonym) is a co-founder of Mawaleh who played a pivotal role in building the magazine’s network within Syria. Operating from the ground, he actively recruited contributors while documenting life in Syria. A Hama native, the Orontes river inspired his pseudonym. You can explore his work and perspective through his articles.
Relieved from Sectarianism
Although Homosexual are a part of the entire society, they also form a community of their own that have similar characteristics to other gay communities around the world. What distinguishes the gay community in Syria, and other conservative countries, is…
Double Life
Many gays do not consider their “double life” to be a matter of concern. We do what we wish to do in away from people, and pretend when they are present. We pretend until it becomes a second nature; not…