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325:(IAUT) in 2007, Parsi is also a founding member of the
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639:Parsi, Arsham (March 31, 2015).
561:Simpson, Johnny (October 2009).
390:Canadian Museum for Human Rights
766:Arsham Parsi's official website
439:by Ali Hamedani and many more.
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985:American Civil Liberties Union
510:Sarra, Samantha (2006-08-03).
154:Logo TV Trailblazer Award 2015
100:LGBT activism and refugee work
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591:. Gozaar.org. Archived from
209:activist living in exile in
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362:Iranian Queer Organization
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265:Iranian Queer Organization
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437:Iran Sex Change Solution
822:Orange Is the New Black
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344:Parsi's autobiography,
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565:. Digitaljournal.com.
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323:University of Toronto
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350:Fernwood Publishing
148:Pride Toronto Award
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