Click on map to enlarge. Red star shows location of protest. PROTEST/RALLY August 15, 2001 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM Egyptian Consulate - New York 1110 Second Avenue (58/59 St.) Following an initial hearing, 52 Egyptian men, after being arrested and detained for allegedly being gay, will face the Egyptian Emergency State Security Court for charges of "immoral behavior" and "contempt of religion" on August 15th. Al-Fatiha (LGBTQ Muslims & Friends) has declared August 15 a day of solidarity and mourning to honor these men. Gay and Lesbian Arab Society (GLAS) and Amnesty International OUTfront in support of the Al-Fatiha day of solidarity calls on all lgbt people and allies to protest and demand for the immediate release of these men. Join us for a rally outside the office of the Egyptian Consulate and let your voice be heard. Call/Write Egyptian officials and let them know what you think: telephone 212.759.7120/1/2; fax 212.308.7642. Demand for Justice in Egypt! Call on the Egyptian govt. to honor their obligations under international law and release the 52 men! For more information: protest@glas.org; aherrera@aiusa.org Latest news 22 May 2012: Cairo psychiatrist claims he can "cure" 70 to 75 per cent of gay teenagers.