On 4 August 2020, an explosion in Beirut killed 218 people and injured 7000 others. A year on, protestors still fighting for answers gathered together.

The digital archive unearthing queer Arab history

This is Takweer

Lebanese artist and designer Marwan Kaabour discusses his new Instagram account devoted to documenting LGBTQ+ narratives in Arab history and popular culture.

Art & Culture

The project reviving Beirut’s forgotten trans history

Treat Me Like Your Mother

Mohamad Abdouni discusses his new book documenting the untold stories of 11 trans women living in Beirut, which rewrites the queer history of a war-torn city.

Issue Archive

Beirut’s skate scene is rebuilding from the rubble

After the blast

As the Lebanese capital grapples with the aftermath of that devastating explosion, a group of skaters are fighting to save their community.

News & Politics > Activism

Beirut protestors hold concert against LGBTQ censorship

Music is louder

After Mashrou’ Leila had a gig cancelled following pressure from ‘homophobic’ Christian groups, thousands flocked to The Palace Beirut to take action.

News & Politics > Reportage

Beirut’s underground drag scene is fighting back

Making space

In the face of hatred and persecution, a collective of drag queens have carved out a community within the city: one that refuses to bow to fear.

Art & Culture > Film

The British sisters documenting the lives of Syrian refugees

Lost in Lebanon

Sisters Georgia and Sophia Scott discuss their documentary 'Lost in Lebanon', which follows four Syrian refugees living in the neighbouring country, giving a human face to a dehumanised conflict.

Huck Film > All Films

A story of sisterhood and escapism

Roller Derby Beirut

Huck’s latest film comes from Beirut, home to Lebanon’s first Roller Derby team, where a tightknit crew of female pioneers are determined to build something together.