The Struggle of Being Gay in Albania

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VICE



Published on Dec 8, 2015
Up until the mid-90s if you were openly gay in Albania, you would be sent to prison. Many homosexuals stil face bigotry and violence, even in their own homes.

In the last five years, Albania has seen a dynamic LGBTQ movement. Gay activist have created secret guest houses in Tirana that offer shelter to young homosexuals who have been brutally abused.

VICE Greece traveled to Albania and recorded rare glimpses into the lives of people who have been victimized and neglected because of their sexual orientation in one of Europe's most homophobic countries.

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It is 2015, and many still do not realize the trials and tribulations of GLBT people around the world. While the "West" is much better, even we have areas of improvement, some places more than others. GLBT are a targeted minority in most of the world, including the so-called West. The time has come and passed for GLBT people to be treated with respect and dignity!!