Stand up for freedom of expression in Lebanon. Boycott Byblos Int'l Festival
Help the lebanese people stand up to homophobia!
Byblos International Festival succumbed to the pressure of homophobic and religious extremists in Lebanon, who threatened violence against the LGBT-led band Mashrou' Leila and cancelled their concert on Aug 9. The Lebanese government failed to protect freedom of expression, artistic creation, and human rights. We urge Yo-Yo Ma, Within Temptation, and Martin Garrix to cancel their performances in protest against this bigotry, extremism and homophobia.
read more in today's NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/07/30/world/middleeast/ap-ml-lebanon-band-controversy.html?fbclid=IwAR25NozmpS_Un9XWlsNrX_KS-NuT92y8gSbAmYf1965IGNTgxEVM3-Mo9zA
















