These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.
Tag: refugees
Queer refugees face uncertain future as Kenya set to close camps
Hundreds of refugees may be forced to return to their dangerous countries of origin.
Charity raising funds to support ‘traumatised’ LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya
“We want to see it given greater prominence so that we can advocate for change in Africa.”
‘Spoiled by men’: Public safety of women, gender diverse people revealed
Areas across Victoria need safety upgrades, especially for minorities.
‘They will kill me without even thinking’: Gay Afghans living in fear
Gay people in Afghanistan are too afraid of the Taliban to leave their homes.
‘A death ticket’: Persecuted gay Ugandans seek refuge in Kenya
“When authorities establish that we are here, they always deport us.”
Uzbekistan politician proposes deporting LGBTQ people
The program would see LGBTQ people stripped of their citizenship.
Refugees plead for evacuation from anti-LGBTIQ attacks in Kenya
“We implore the UNHCR to act and protect our lives by evacuating us to a safe place immediately.”
Celebrities unite to call for release of gay refugee
After fleeing persecution in the Middle East, the man has been locked up in Australia.
Melbourne community group supporting LGBTIQ refugees with tech
Donations of laptops and tablets will help connect people in crisis.
Ecuador LGBTIQ advocates call for help with COVID-19 assistance fund
“The coronavirus crisis affects the poorest people.”
Gay Saudi journalists freed from immigration detention
The couple are “jaded towards the Australian government” after their experience.
Greens senator Janet Rice slams treatment of gay Saudi journalists in Australian detention
The men have compared their treatment to homophobic oppression in their home country.
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