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Jennifer Lopez performed at a private gala on Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga. celebrating the opening of Qatar Airlines’ Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in June. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) President Sara Nelson penned an open letter to Lopez asking the singer not to perform due to Qatar’s stance on LGBT rights, women’s rights and workers’ rights.

LGBTQ Nation reports Nelson’s letter outlined the numerous problems human rights groups have with the airline, which is owned by the country of Qatar. It is illegal to be LGBT in the country, with punishment including imprisonment up to five years. Labor unions are also illegal and the airline, comprised of 83% women, must get permission to marry which can be denied. Pregnancy can also lead to termination.

In the letter, Nelson says after tweeting her concerns Qatar Airlines offered to have her host the Atlanta event. The president responded she would attend if they could find an openly gay Qatar Airline crew member to invite her, but there was no reply.

Fans urged Lopez, whose latest single “Ain’t Your Mama” preaches about women’s rights and equality, not to perform at the private gala using the hashtag #JLoSayNo. However, the pop star continued on with the performance.