#QueerRefugees

[ashleymilesphil]

We Need Your Support Now More Than Ever

Hello friends.

We are LGBTIQ refugees from East Africa, and we are facing unimaginable challenges in the refugee camps where we have been displaced. Every day, we struggle to survive in hostile environments filled with homophobia and persecution. Our lives are constantly at risk, and we need your help to make it through these difficult times.

Despite the challenges, we have some good news to share! The first group of LGBTIQ refugees from our community is finally heading to Canada. This is a huge milestone for us, and it wouldn't have been possible without your incredible support. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by us, and we ask that you continue to support us in whatever way you can.

But we still have a long way to go. Many of us remain in these camps, living in fear and uncertainty. We are asking, kindly, for your donations to our fundraiser. Every penny counts—whether it’s for food, medication, or shelter, your contribution helps us survive another day.

Even though it's difficult to keep asking, we can’t stop. Our lives and futures depend on your generosity. Please, if you can, donate to our cause. Together, we can create a safer future for our community.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s keep moving forward.

Other ways to Donate.⬇️

PayPal: lwerephillip@gmail.com

With gratitude,

Phill and the LGBTIQ refugee community

[mars00]

Back here in Africa as the queers we are suffering, discriminations, homophobia and transphobia but we are living in solidarity and love, it’s not safe for us mostly we the queers from Refugee Camps, help share and donate for us

https://gofund.me/6f59caed

[blackspokecollective-stpauli]

Although it's obvious that blackblackinblack is our favourite colour we hold a little rainbow in our hearts. A is for anarchy, E is for equality <3. Proceeds form this fine 9 cm woven patch will go to the Rainbow Railroad & Queer Refugee Support Hamburg. »Rainbow Railroad« exists to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) people get out of danger to somewhere safe. In the spirit of and with homage to the Underground Railroad, the mission of Rainbow Railroad is to help LGBTQI people as they seek safe haven from state-enabled violence, murder or persecution. https://www.rainbowrailroad.com/ »Queer Refugees Support Hamburg« is an open action group founded by queer people in the city primarily to support queer refugees. Other queer immigrants – whether documented or not – are also welcome to contact them. This self-organised group met for the first time in September 2015. Its members include Caucasians and People of Color, varied passport-holders and cis- and transgendered individuals, although the majority of activists are white, cisgendered people with German passports. They are committed to opening the group to all queer people. https://queer-refugees-support.de . . . . . . . . . . #queer #queerpunks #queerrefugees #rainbowrailroad #ridewithpride #lgbtgi #gaysokay #refugeeswelcome #anarchy #equality #solidarity #bikepunks #messlife040 #messlife #messfam #messenger #bikepunks #bsc #diy #blackspokecollectivestpauli #blackspokecollective #stpauli #Hamburg #badger https://www.instagram.com/p/ByKKSGYI2va/?igshid=1r7vtzn3p0i37

[ashleymilesphil]

Reflecting on the Bishop’s Statement to President Trump

The recent plea from a U.S. bishop asking President Trump to show mercy to LGBTQ migrants is a powerful reminder of the critical need for compassion and humanity in addressing the struggles of queer communities worldwide. While this call is directed toward the United States, it resonates deeply with us LGBTQ refugees in East Africa who face unimaginable persecution simply for existing.

In our countries, being LGBTQ is illegal and often punishable by imprisonment or death. We live under constant threat not only from the law but also from hostile communities, violent attacks, and systemic discrimination that leaves us without shelter, healthcare, or basic human dignity. Many of us were forced to flee our homes and families, only to find that refugee camps like Kakuma and Gorom offer no true sanctuary. Here, we are silenced, beaten, and in some cases, killed for daring to be ourselves.

The bishop’s statement reminds the world that mercy is not just an abstract value but a responsibility for those in positions of power. Yet, mercy should not be limited to the borders of one country. It must extend to the corners of the world where LGBTQ people are most vulnerable places like East Africa, where being queer is a daily fight for survival.

We urge the global community, including faith leaders, activists, and allies, to amplify our voices and demand justice. Mercy is not enough if it does not come with action. We need decriminalization, protection, access to basic services, and the chance to live without fear.

To the bishop and others advocating for LGBTQ migrants: thank you for your courage and leadership. Please do not forget us LGBTQ refugees in East Africa who are still crying out for solidarity. We, too, are part of the global queer family, and we need your voices to speak up for us.

Together, we can call on governments, organizations, and individuals to move beyond mercy to meaningful action. Let’s fight for a world where no one is criminalized for love, and every LGBTQ person, no matter where they are, has the right to live in freedom and dignity.

Signed,

LGBTQ Refugees in East Africa

Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBTQ people and migrants He was simply asked to show mercy toward our marginalized groups of people. Yet being asked to treat vulnerable groups of men, women and children with some small amount of basic human decency made these MAGA Republicans visibly uncomfortable. To be clear, he wasn't asked to support these groups, or even show them a little kindness. He was simply asked to please treat them like human beings — to not single them out and treat them like subhuman "animals," as Trump has called them. There is something deeply and truly wrong with someone who views acting with even just a bare minimum of human decency is asking too much of them — as if things like Honor, Integrity and Compassion are repugnant to their very soul.

[circolotondelli]

Migranti LGBT: ascoltare per non discriminare

Il Circolo Tondelli LGBTI invita ad una serata di storytelling sull’esperienza di migrazione di un giovane ragazzo LGBT dall’Africa al nostro territorio del bassanese.

Una testimonianza che vuole essere innanzitutto un’opportunità di conoscenza sulle motivazioni e sulle condizioni che motivano a compiere la scelta di lasciare e/o fuggire dal proprio paese. Un confronto che vuole offrire un contributo alla cultura della solidarietà e dell’accoglienza per porre un argine al crescente razzismo e ai sentimenti di paura che l’accompagnano.

Appuntamento per giovedì 22 marzo 2018, ore 21:00, in Via Museo 67 a Bassano del Grappa (VI).

Nel corso degli ultimi anni alle porte del servizio di supporto e di accoglienza del Circolo Tondelli LGBTI di Bassano del Grappa, hanno bussato, in cerca di aiuto, un numero crescente di ragazzi LGBT provenienti dall’Africa , dai paesi dell’Est e del Medio Oriente.

Sono ragazzi che ci hanno aiutato ad aprire gli occhi sulla realtà del fenomeno migratorio; sulla scarsa conoscenza che si ha della reale dimensione di questo fenomeno e sulla gestione non sempre ottimale che viene attuata spesso a scapito di queste persone.

La maturata consapevolezza della situazione di potenziale violazione dei diritti umani di queste persone, ci ha portati alla creazione di un specifico Servizio di Supporto e Advocacy per i Rainbow Refugees del territorio.

Un servizio che ha già accompagnato una decina di rifugiati e che ci ha permesso di costruire una rete di collaborazioni con enti ed ong, italiane ed europee, operanti nel settore.

Per i rifugiati LGBT il mondo può essere un posto pericoloso e il pensiero di cercare un rifugio sicuro è tutto fuorché una favola. Ancora oggi ben 77 paesi criminalizzano i rapporti tra persone dello stesso sesso. In molti di loro, la prigione è la pena che li attende. In altri, incombe pure il rischio della pena di morte.

I rifugiati LGBT sono persone, spesso molto giovani, che stanno sfuggendo da persecuzioni, violenze e aggressioni sessuali. Ma fuggono anche dalle violenze delle forze di polizia e da una legislazione che considera illegale essere gay. Stanno scappando pure dai loro amici e dalle loro stesse famiglie che di sovente diventano violente, li sfrattano e li bandiscono dalle loro comunità.

Quelli che possono, cercano di trovare luoghi e paesi più sicuri e ciò comporta altri pericoli. I rifugiati LGBT non sono come gli altri rifugiati. Sono visti come emarginati e affrontano discriminazioni e persecuzioni per mano di altri rifugiati nei centri di accoglienza e d’identificazione. Alcuni sono sfrattati dai centri a seguito di discriminazione sociale e culturale.

Sono situazioni drammatiche: immagina di dover fuggire dal tuo paese e poi dover scappare dal luogo che pensavi ti avrebbe accolto e protetto!

Dobbiamo veramente aprire gli occhi su ciò che sta accadendo a questi nostri amici LGBT.

Evento Facebook: https://goo.gl/5oU9Nc

Stand with #RainbowRefugees

Per informazioni scrivici a info@circolotondelli.it. Oppure puoi contattarci al 3311038130.

[chloethepayne]

in times of crisis, gay people and other marginalized communities face a unique risk of harm and can't always count on being able to access humanitarian aid. outright action international is supporting local partners in ukraine and surrounding countries who are directly helping queer people impacted by russia's attacks. 

donate at http://outrightinternational.org/ukraine or visit @outrightintl and click the link in their bio.

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[ashleymilesphil]

We are fundraising to support LGBTQ refugees in East Africa. You can find our campaign listed here on this tumblr blog position #6.

To directly support our cause, please visit our GoFundMe page.

Every donation counts! Thank you for your support.

FUNDRAISERS

heres a list of families who have reached out to me - again, i can't donate, but i'll keep updating this list as i get sent more

@aboyousef1973 - WHERE: gaza/egypt - VETTED: not sure, but reblogs claim theyre clean - WHO: Hamdi Ali and his family of 6 - HOW MUCH MORE: €1.4k out of €35k reached - DONATE HERE

@majedgerbawi - WHERE: gaza/egypt - VETTED: i believe so! - WHO: Majed and his family of 5 - HOW MUCH MORE: $10.7K out of $70k reached - DONATE HERE

@aiamaher2 - WHERE: gaza - VETTED: not sure, but reblogs claim theyre clean - WHO: Aya Almajdoub and her family of 8 - HOW MUCH MORE: €5.4K out of €55k reached - DONATE HERE

@mahmoudayyads - WHERE: gaza - VETTED: yes! - WHO: Mahmoud Ayyad and his extended family of 43 - HOW MUCH MORE: €10.6K out of €55k reached - DONATE HERE

@savepalestineinfamily19 - WHERE: gaza - VETTED: yes! - WHO: Mohammed Almadhoun and his family of 7 - HOW MUCH MORE: €12.6K of €20K reached - DONATE HERE

@ashleymilesphil - WHERE: uganda/east africa - VETTED: yes! - WHO: Ashley/Calvin M. Phil and their fellow queer refugees - HOW MUCH MORE: $1.8K of $10k reached - DONATE HERE

@amalalkafarna14 - WHERE: gaza - VETTED: not sure - WHO: Fayez Al-Kafarna and his family of 5 - HOW MUCH MORE $25.4K of $27k reached - DONATE HERE

let me know if theres any issues with links or anything else, and please please help support these campaigns!

[ashleymilesphil]

What This Means for Queer Refugees🏳️‍🌈

Hey everyone, I need to talk about something critical for LGBTQ+ refugees like me who rely on the UN and the U.S. for survival and resettlement.

According to this report, Trump is planning to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and extend the funding ban on UNRWA, the agency that supports Palestinian refugees but also plays a role in humanitarian aid across regions. This is alarming because the U.S. has been a major player in UN resettlement programs including UNHCR, which many LGBTQ+ refugees depend on to escape violence, persecution, and statelessness.

For many of us, the UN resettlement programs are our last hope for safety. If funding is cut and U.S. influence weakens in these agencies, more of us will be left stranded in dangerous camps and hostile environments. Queer refugees already face extreme discrimination, starvation, violence, and lack of medical care. Without international support, survival becomes even harder.

We cannot stay silent. The global queer community and allies must stand against policies that harm refugees and strip away their pathways to safety. Please share this post, raise awareness, and support refugee-led advocacy efforts.

Solidarity can save lives. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊🏽

[ashleymilesphil]

Hello world🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️🙏

It has been a while since I last made a post here, but today, I’m here with a heavy heart and a message that needs to be heard: the lives of LGBTQ refugees in East Africa have not improved. Daily persecution is still the norm, and discrimination and hate have become the air we breathe. Each day, we face attacks physical, emotional, and systemic from both local communities and authorities.

So many queer personalities, community leaders, and advocates have fallen victim to death due to the rampant homophobia. We have lost friends, partners, and allies. Being LGBTQ is still criminalized, and that leaves us no room for protection, no opportunity for justice. When violence strikes, when our lives are endangered, any hope of legal recourse is nearly impossible.

I speak not just for myself, but for a community of resilient survivors who endure unimaginable hardships to simply exist. And yet, the world seems to have forgotten us. Our cries for help have too often fallen on deaf ears.

Let me take this moment, once again, to call for global solidarity. Stand with us the silenced queers of East Africa. Your voices amplify ours. Your support gives us strength. Together, we can keep the fight alive, even when everything seems hopeless.

With hope and resilience,

Ashley 🏳️‍⚧️

[ashleymilesphil]

Giving Tuesday ,Your Support Matters!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🙏

Hey everyone,

Today is Giving Tuesday! We’re calling on our wonderful community to help us reach our campaign goal to support LGBTQ refugees in East Africa. With your help, every dollar donated will go toward providing:

🌟 Food

🌟 Medicine

🌟 Shelter (tents)

🌟 Clean water

🌟 Mosquito nets

🌟 Other essential items

Here’s the amazing part: Today, every $10 you give turns into $30! Your generosity can go three times as far, helping us survive and rebuild in these difficult times.

I know there are so many important causes out there asking for your help today. If you have a few spare dollars, please consider chipping in. It would make a world of difference. 💙

But here’s the deal no pressure. If you can give, awesome. If not, that’s okay too. We appreciate your kindness no matter what.

If you see this post, please:

✅ React to it

✅ Drop a comment

✅ Reblog to spread the word

Your support means everything to us. Thank you for standing with us today and always.

GOFUNDME link⬇️👇

https://gofund.me/4d80b32c

KoFi link👇⬇️

With love and gratitude,

Ashleyphil

[ashleymilesphil]

From the Bottom of my heart thank you so much for sharing, it means a-lot, I’m rebloging this post with hashtags and i wanna make sure it reaches Good people who Donate/ Reblog and stand with us .⬆️🙏🏳️‍🌈👆🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Paypal link: lwerephillip@gmail.com

So, I got this message from @ashleymilesphil and unfortunately I can’t properly answer on iPad for some reason. I’m sure they would appreciate donations

[ashleymilesphil]

A JOURNEY OF SURVIVAL: MY LIFE AS LGBTIQ REFUGEE IN EAST AFRICA🌈

Hello, my name is AshleymilesPhil, 21years old and I’m a queer refugee originally from Uganda. This is my story, but it’s also the story of hundreds of LGBTIQ refugees who have been persecuted, abandoned, and left fighting for their lives simply because of who we are.

Growing up in Uganda, being queer was not just dangerous—it was life-threatening. Uganda’s laws and society are brutally unforgiving to anyone who dares to live openly as LGBTIQ. In constant fear of violence, I had to flee, leaving behind my home, my life, and everything I knew.

My journey first took me to Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, a place I hoped would offer refuge. But the reality in Kakuma was anything but safe. LGBTIQ refugees there are regularly targeted for physical violence, harassment, and discrimination. We were left vulnerable, isolated, and without support. The camp, rather than being a sanctuary, became a place of daily survival.

Eventually, I found myself in Gorom camp in South Sudan, hoping for something better, but the challenges only deepened. South Sudan’s laws are even more hostile toward the LGBTIQ community. Starvation, lack of medical care, and persecution are daily realities here. Many of us in the camp are living with HIV/AIDS and can’t access proper medication. The physical and emotional toll is overwhelming, but we continue to fight for our right to live, love, and simply exist.

Our lives in these camps are on the line every single day. We are not just struggling with a lack of food, water, and healthcare; we are fighting for our very existence against systems that dehumanize us.

We need help and support .The world needs to know what we are going through. My fellow LGBTIQ refugees and I are in desperate need of support to survive these unimaginable conditions. We are asking for your kindness, your solidarity, and if possible, your support. Even a small contribution can make a difference in our fight for survival.

Consider donating to our Gofundme fundraiser

Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting us in our time of need. Your compassion can bring hope where it’s needed most.

Your support can save lives, provide food for the starving, and offer crucial medical care for those living with HIV/AIDS. We need the world to stand with us against the persecution and injustice we face every day.

AshleymilesPhil 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

[ashleymilesphil]

PLEASE DON’T IGNORE OUR CRY FOR HELP

Hi friends,

My name is Ashley , and I’m a queer refugee originally from Uganda, now living in a refugee camp . I know this might seem unexpected, but I felt the need to reach out because we are in a situation of desperate urgency.

I represent a group of fellow LGBTIQ refugees here, and we are facing unimaginable hardships. Many of us are starving, without food, water, or proper medical care. Some are living with HIV/AIDS and have no access to life-saving medications. The situation here is truly dire. On top of that, we live in constant fear of persecution under Sudan’s harsh anti-LGBTIQ laws.

I’m embarrassed to ask for help this way, but we are at a breaking point. We urgently need support just to survive. Any donation—no matter how small—could save lives in our community. If you’re unable to give, please don’t ignore this message. Sharing this post could reach someone who can help.

Please consider supporting us or spreading the word. This is our reality, and your help can be the lifeline we so desperately need.

GoFundMe Link:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read this. Your compassion means everything in a time like this.

With gratitude,

Ashley.

[ashleymilesphil]

🚨BREAKING 🚨

Struggling to Survive LGBTQ+ Refugees in Dire Conditions at the Camp

Life in Gorom camp is marked by extreme hardship. Temperatures often soar above 45°C, and our overcrowded tents offer no relief from the heat. These small, aging shelters, many damaged in recent attacks, provide no space or comfort. We sleep squeezed together on the ground with no bedding, enduring suffocating conditions that make rest impossible.

The lack of resources compounds our struggle. Clean water is scarce, diseases spread rapidly, and the extreme heat takes a toll on our health. We are doing our best to rebuild shelters with the support of recent donations, but the need is overwhelming. The few tents we have left are worn out, forcing us to live in conditions no one should endure.

We ask for your help to provide separate shelter units for lesbians, trans individuals, and gay refugees. These spaces are essential to ensure safety, privacy, and dignity within our community. The donations you provide bring hope and allow us to take small steps toward improving our living conditions, but much more is needed.

Please continue to support us in this fight for survival. With your help, we can secure proper shelters, provide relief from the heat, and rebuild our lives. Together, we can create a safe space where LGBTQ+ refugees can live with dignity and hope for a better future.

[herzloch]

Queer refugees

Oh no, it is rain again. And we get to be left homeless..! And eventhough we can't call kakuma refugee camp a home, but we still can't do without the temporary shelters that we possess at the moment.

It has rained and we've lost them all, what shall we do. Whoever gets to see this or even hear about this, please share, support, please know that even a comment makes a difference. And u can, please donate to save a life/soul in kakuma refugee camp...

Below is our fundraiser. Thanks..!

https://gofund.me/b1c1b666

[ashleymilesphil]

SITUATION UPDATE FOR THE LGBTIQ REFUGEES

Hey world, we’re back in the reception camp after a brutal attack by the homophobic community. After weeks of sleeping at the nearby police station, we are forced to start from scratch again. The fight for survival continues, but so does our resilience. Please stand with us and help amplify our voices.❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🙏