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Feeling safe is a human right — but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Creating a space that leaves no room for discrimination, pan-African LGBTQIA+ advocate Okong’o Kinyanjui cofounded an online platform that gives queer people access…

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Feeling safe is a human right — but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Creating a space that leaves no room for discrimination, pan-African LGBTQIA+ advocate Okong’o Kinyanjui cofounded an online platform that gives queer people access to opportunities, mentorship and support, providing the visibility and community every person needs to thrive.

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  1. Smartii_pantzzz

    October 11, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    Very informative

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  2. Tenjin Ikeda

    October 11, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    This is wonderful that spaces like this have been created against the ignorance that prevalent in the world. ????????????✊????

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  3. Jason Edwards

    October 11, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    This is good news but no one should have to live in fear of being who they are anywhere. Being isn’t the crime. The criminals are those trying to stop us. Don’t stop and don’t give up. We are here. Good luck.

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    October 11, 2022 at 3:19 pm

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  5. wholelottalov_

    October 11, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    Love this video

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  6. Make Racists Afraid Again

    October 11, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    I support EVERYONE being themselves. Loving freely.

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  7. maryann Hope

    October 11, 2022 at 9:36 pm

    Thank you for sharing and educating me . Live and let live brother.
    The internet is evil and also a blessing

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  8. Dhe Grameh

    October 12, 2022 at 2:37 am

    Information about world peace without discriminating against justice and crime law is the duty of the world community to create pure peace, hope and obligation

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  9. Lucas de Araujo

    October 12, 2022 at 2:48 am

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