Many gays and lesbians in Tunisia hide their sexual orientation for fear of disappointing their families. Those who do live openly are often vulnerable to assault.
Adele Richter
Tunisia's Poor Record on Gay Rights
Extreme Sports in Iran
For a few Iranian extreme athletes, each abyss is a new challenge waiting to be conquered only with thin ropes and their sense of balance. For slackliners, the lofty heights offer an escape from the strict rules that dominate their ordinary lives.