Middle East

A Maple Syrup Mecca for Iran’s Gays

Gay Lives

With generous social benefits, a welcoming attitude, and a thriving support community, Toronto has emerged as the unofficial capital for gay Iranian refugees.

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Mark Blinch / Reuters

When Ali escaped Iran and arrived in Turkey in 2012, he had already decided where he wanted the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to place him.

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