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For #equality and #diversity supporting #Lesbians #Gay #Bisexual #Queer asylum seekers and #refugees in the UK and #Netherlands

United Kingdom
Joined May 2013
🖤🌈 I helped Abbey Kiwanuka from Uganda win asylum in the UK Today, through OPAL, he helps persecuted LGBTs in Uganda with safe houses via the Dauglas Project, which my foundation has funded This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour Abbey ❤️ More info: tinyurl.com/4bej7wjj
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We won’t be marching at @LondonPride this year. We were informed that our application was never received. We are very disappointed. 💔 @PrideInLondon
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No #SouthAfrica for us—the Zulu fools might call us “undocumented fans.” So, it’s ¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽⚽ #TeamMexico
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A huge thank you to the @PeterTatchell , @IanMcKellen and everyone who donated, walked, and stood with us during the “Walk of Shame.” Your support helps amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ people facing persecution, discrimination, and injustice across the world. Together, we are building a future where everyone can live freely, safely, and with dignity. Thank you for your solidarity and generosity. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #WalkOfShame #LGBTQRights #OPAL #Solidarity #PeterTatchellFoundation #EqualityFor
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#Brixton, we need your vote! Support OPAL’s “We Exist Project” to help LGBTIQ+ refugees find safety, friendship, and pride. 🗳️ It takes 1 minute — your vote can change lives! 👉 haveyoursay.lambeth.gov.uk/e… #VoteOPAL #WeExistProject #LambethCommunity #HaveYourSay
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🚨 OPAL does NOT charge for membership 🚫 No membership cards 💬 Events & workshops = FREE ❌ Don’t pay anyone claiming to work with us 💡 Contact OPAL directly for trusted info. #OPAL #LGBTIQ #CommunityAlert
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Ghana Supreme Court upholds anti-gay bill. #LGBTQIA+ #Ghana #HumanRights #AntiGayLaw #Homophobia #AlutaContinua Watch my video for analysis:
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We met Joyce for a brief chat; Joyce met us a year ago feeling very lonely in a new country with few friends. Now, she wears a smile and is fully embracing life in London. #RefugeesWelcome #loveislove
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Congratulations @pliny
Introducing our #NDA24 Winner of the Positive Role Model Award for LGBT, powered by @AmazonUK @HSBC_UK: Pliny Soocoormane @pliny_1s 🥳🥂 Congratulations and thank you for furthering diversity in your community 💜✨ Read their story → nationaldiversityawards.co.u…
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Huge honour to be first among equals @ndawards. In my speech I dedicated this award to the activists of @RoshaniyaLGBT and mentioned that whether in Palestine, Ukraine, Tamil Eelam, Uganda, or West Papua — one day, we will all be free. @nematsadat @GINindianUK #NDA24
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Shoutout to @Pliny_1s, @PT_Foundation for their tireless dedication to equality! We’ve had the honour of working alongside him for years, and there’s no one more deserving of the @ndawards. Best of luck, and thank you for your incredible impact! wlvlifemagazine.co.uk/articl…
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It was a great time having fun and catching up with old mates and allies. Well done, organisers @ukblackpride .
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Britain is now our home, and we aren't going anywhere. It would be best if you got it #LoveAlwaysWins
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This is our home, and we aren’t going anywhere #refugeesarewelcome
Walthamstow tonight ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 This is what a mass movement against the far right looks like @wfsutr #StandUpToRacism
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Great day at the Brighton Pride 2024!! Love always win !!!
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LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund is available to England-based LGBT+ non-profit groups, orgs and projects that are led by and for: -D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent LGBT+ People -LGBTQIA+ Women -LGBT+ People of the Global Majority -Older LGBT+ People -Trans and Non-Binary People 1/2
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