Zhiar Ali is a former animal rights activist and a Kurdish advocate for LGBT rights. He presently resides in the Netherlands after having been based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
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Gay people should be protected by law and not discriminated against, [homosexuality] is a natural human desire, not an illness.
Ali on discrimination against gay people in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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.
Talking about the biggest challenged he faced when he transitioned to a vegan.
Every workplace should be legally forced to be inclusive to LGBT people in job opportunities.
Discussing the issue of LGBT+ individuals not getting jobs due to their sexuality.
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Zhiar Ali is a former animal rights activist and a Kurdish advocate for LGBT rights. He presently resides in the Netherlands after having been based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. In Iraqi Kurdistan, Ali is well known for his contributions to LGBT rights, including founding Yeksani, a group that works to promote LGBT rights in the Kurdistan Region. He is currently Yeksani's executive director and was a founding member of Kurdistan Vegans, Iraq's first pro-vegan animal rights group. Additionally, he has worked as a freelance journalist for news outlets, specialising in music journalism as well as political and social concerns.
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