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World Cup Fans Are Sneaking Rainbow Flags Into The Qatar World Cup
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World Cup Fans Are Sneaking Rainbow Flags Into The Qatar World Cup

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“FIFA prohibited the rainbow-colored armbands, law enforcement is confiscating flags, and hats and detaining those trying to celebrate football and diversity.

Corner Magazine believes football is for everyone and we’ll always stand for human rights. That’s why the campaign “Pride Nation” was born. We are trying to avoid those peaceful demonstrations of love ending up in violence or even imprisonment,” explains Fernando Martinho, founder, and editor at Corner Magazine.

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    The first World Cup in the Middle East has been marked by huge controversy regarding LGBT+ rights and demonstrations

    With law enforcement confiscating flags, hats, etc, and detaining people who are simply wearing rainbow-colored attire. American journalist Grant Whal and ex-Welsh football captain Laura McAllister are amongst the few that, unfortunately, faced this sort of action and were at risk of imprisonment.

    Given FIFA’s silent and weak positioning, Corner Magazine, with the help of LGBT+ supporters, decided to give fans the ability to carry their rainbows flags into stadiums and around the country with the help of Snapchat filter

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    The initiative, entitled “Pride Nation,” has enabled dozens to raise their flags inside stadiums, around fan fests, and across the country.

    Snapchat filter uses augmented reality to transform every flag into a pride flag

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    The tool is available, for free, for anyone who wishes to show their pride without facing risks

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    People just need to search for the Pride Nation lens on Snapchat and use it accordingly, from wherever they are.

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    Hello Pandas! My name is Ieva, though it's often mistaken for the word 'Leva,' and in Lithuanian, it means 'loser' (insert the pain emoji). While I don't take offense if you accidentally call me a loser, I thought I'd share something interesting with you, which I also do professionally at work.Anywayyy, my favorite part here is introducing you to creative people who deserve just as much recognition as famous celebrities. Besides that, I also enjoy memes and funny, lighthearted posts, and occasionally, I find myself drawn to a bit of internet drama.

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    Frando Bone
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a member of the LGBTQ community, I agree with the stance. But as someone who lived abroad for a decade, It's also essential to respect a country's laws no matter how ridiculous, bigoted, and antiquated they are. YOU are a visitor and responsible for your actions' consequences.

    That emo Girl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm lesbian, and it breaks my heart that being LGBTQIA+ is illegal still.

    Frando Bone
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a member of the LGBTQ community, I agree with the stance. But as someone who lived abroad for a decade, It's also essential to respect a country's laws no matter how ridiculous, bigoted, and antiquated they are. YOU are a visitor and responsible for your actions' consequences.

    That emo Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm lesbian, and it breaks my heart that being LGBTQIA+ is illegal still.

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