#QueerRefugees

[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 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

[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

[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

[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]

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]

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 🏳️‍⚧️

[blackspokecollective-stpauli]

We are busy behind the scenes...new stuff is about to drop soon and so are these nice little stickers. . . . . . . . . . . #queer #queerpunx #queerrefugees #liebdochwenduwillst #ridewithpride #lgbtgi #gaysokay #refugeeswelcome #anarchy #equality #solidarity #bikepunx #messlife040 #messlife #messfam #messenger #bsc #diy #blackspokecollectivestpauli #blackspokecollective #stpauli #Hamburg #badger #busy https://www.instagram.com/p/B44pn0ToA8T/?igshid=sc02bt3iuxb3

[unclequeer]

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[unclequeer]

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[unclequeer]

Led and created by Nina Kronenberger, an #artproject started in January 2017 has open today May 24th, 2017 in Saarbrücken. Yours truly - #queerartist #gayartist #QueerRefugees - and a group of #refugees have expressed their thoughts and hopes on the walls of their place of residence. Slide to see more. ● #expression #artistic #popart #doodle #doodling #doodleart #artisticcommunity #artisticexpression #drawing #illustration #graffiti #graffitistyle #letters #words #visualart #abstract #abstract_buff #abstraction ● #Saarbrücken #saarland #Deutschland (at Saarbrücken)

[unclequeer]

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[unclequeer]

Still working on this ● #gayartist #queerartist ● #ArtAndHealing #expression #ArtMovement #abstract #art #abstractart #abstracters_anonymous #abstract_buff #abstraction #creative #artsy #abstracto #stayabstract #instaabstract #drawing #artist #instaart #instaartist #journey #acrylic #canvas #artisticexpression #emotions #visualart #QueerRefugees ● #germanyart #Saarbrücken #Deutschland (at Saarbrücken)