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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Smartii_pantzzz
October 11, 2022 at 2:12 pm
Very informative
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. 👏🏾🔥✊🏾
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.
Jerome Corbier
October 11, 2022 at 3:19 pm
💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖🌈💖
wholelottalov_
October 11, 2022 at 5:17 pm
Love this video
Make Racists Afraid Again
October 11, 2022 at 6:27 pm
I support EVERYONE being themselves. Loving freely.
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
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
Lucas de Araujo
October 12, 2022 at 2:48 am
🏳️🌈❤️