Stop executions of homosexuals in Iran
Por Jaume d'Urgell el miércoles 7 Julio 2010, 15:37 - Crónicas y noticias de actualidad - Enlace permanente

The
Gay Pride Parade, celebrated last Saturday July 3, 2010, in Madrid (spain), was
officially dedicated to defending the rights of transgender
people, I totally agree this purpose.
However, other claims were also granted their own space, as the blame to Iran by the death sentences handed down against homosexuals last year.
Remembering Mahmoud Asgari (in Persian: محمود عسگري), Ayaz Marhoni (in Persian: عياض مرهوني), Nemat Safavi (in Persian: نعمت صفوی) & hundreds of women and men that will remain forever unknown to international public opinion. In his memory, helped by Eliseo Ocaña and Woodi Forlano, I went to the Gay Pride Parade with a body painting of the flag of Iran, accompanied by a banner and a hangman's noose around my neck.
Make no mistake: it is not against Islam & let alone against Iran. It is plain and simple: I did it against hatred, for the right to exist and the freedom to love and be loved.
Currently, in 2010, there are still 76 countries that consider homosexuality a crime, and some, such as: Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and parts of Nigeria and Somalia is punishable by death penalty.
I would also say that I respect very much the constructive criticism —I repeat: respect, constructive criticism—, but who will say I'm “a freak”, it was “nonsense”, it was “crude exhibitionism”, that “breaks the unity of message”, it was “mere desire to prominence”, it was “nonsense marginal”… I think when you believe in something, while you protest against injustice or you are defending human rights, you must be willing to fail.
Finally: thank you very much to all who choose to share this photo (and related information) on their pages, blogs, profiles, walls, links, groups and causes, on Facebook, Twitter, Tuenti and other social networks on Internet.
Spread is to raise awareness, change (at best) public opinion, which translates into political awareness, multilateralism, diplomatic pressure and finally, the repeal of unjust laws.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity!

Jaume d'Urgell
jaume@durgell.com
http://jau.me
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Person in the picture: Jaume d'Urgell.
Organization, staff and security: Eliseo Ocaña.
Photographer: Woodi Forlano (Creative Commons 3.0).

Comentarios
Thank you for reminding the people of Mahmoud Asgari, Ayaz Marhoni, and countless others, 3 cheers for you, Jaume!
Hola Jaume, no quiero ser grosero pero.. ¿Existe alguna posibilidad de ver esa fotografía sin censura? Que no somos de piedra