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Aswat, provides aid to the LGBTQ community. '''Co-founder Rauda Morcos, was sent a fatwa. This being one of the many examples of harassment organizations like ASWAT undergo.'''

Co founders include Rauda Morcos.

Activism

'''The main argument against the LGBTQ in Palestine, is that homosexual behavior goes against religious and traditional values. The predominant religion, Islam, not welcomed to homosexuality, as it’s viewed as unnatural. This attitude weighs heavy on the government and it’s endeavors. Causing an immense breach of state and religion. Constant obstruction of LGBTQ efforts are all too common. Despite this, while organizations having to undergo major setbacks, many persevere fighting for equal rights.'''

'''The Palestinian State police enforce moral codes of conduct. The level of police brutality against the LGBTQ is immense. Much of what entails, different levels of harassment. Ranging from, the obstruction of events to violence against its members. Many examples include the shut down of organizational events. '''

'''The LGBTQ rights movement can be a cause of dissension. As it raises questions of what freedom really means for the Palestinian people. It closely ties on the ongoing matters of the occupation of Palestine. Many activists, like Maisan Hamdan voice that once liberation is achieved for the land, this won’t necessarily follow with freedom for the LGBTQ of Palestine.'''

Pinkwashing within the Palestinian State
Pinkwashing affects the state of Palestine negatively.