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Basel Touchan

Basel Touchan is a Syrian American immigrant and human rights advocate. A doctor by training, he currently works as a DEIB leader and consultant. (Twitter: @Basel_Touchan)

Stories By Basel Touchan

Middle East7 months ago

A provocative ad, a divided nation: The battle over LGBTQ+ rights in Lebanon

PSA has sparked hope, controversy in Arab world
Viewpoint12 months ago

LGBTQ+ community used as pawns in Turkey election

President has banned Pride parades, jeopardized public health efforts
Viewpoint1 year ago

Our current asylum system denies thousands from living their truth

I fled Syria, came out once I received refuge in U.S.