By J. H. Irwin
Author | Content Creator | Humanitarian Voice | Pro-Democracy, LGBTQ+ & Human Rights Advocate
Author’s Note
”As we move through the Christmas season, a time so often associated with safety, warmth, and belonging, I find myself thinking about those for whom none of those things are guaranteed. This article was prompted by a connection that crosses borders and realities, and by a deep awareness that while LGBTQ+ rights in the United States remain fragile and contested, there are places in the world where simply existing openly can cost someone their freedom and in some cases, their life.”
When Love Is a Crime
As Christmas approaches, many of us are surrounded by traditions that center on family, love, and the simple comfort of being safe in our own homes. For millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world, that safety is not just uncertain. It is forbidden.
