Zambia: Protect Ugandan LGBT+ Refugees in Lusaka
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LGBT+ refugees from Uganda in Lusaka, Zambia, are facing a crisis that demands our urgent attention. Driven from their homes by violence, discrimination, and anti-LGBT+ laws, these brave individuals sought safety in Zambia – only to find new dangers waiting for them.
Right now, dozens of Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka live every day under the shadow of violence and the threat of homelessness. Without protection from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), many sleep rough or hide in overcrowded, unsafe places. Some have survived police harassment, extortion, and even assault simply for being who they are.
Why does this keep happening? In Zambia, LGBT+ people already face discrimination and legal risks. For refugees, the situation is even worse. Those who fled Uganda hoping for protection now face fresh nightmares: eviction from shelters, police raids, and the constant risk of being targeted simply because of their identity.
UNHCR’s mandate is clear – protect refugees, no matter who they love or how they identify. Yet too often, promises of safe accommodation or resettlement go unfulfilled. Some community members have languished for months without shelter, trauma support, or even basic medical care. Others have been detained or live in daily fear of arrest.
This is not just a story about statistics – it is about real people: friends forced into hiding, young trans women attacked in the street, entire groups pushed from one temporary shelter to another as threats mount. Their courage is remarkable, but their resilience should not be tested any further.
Your signature sends a message: the world is watching, and indifference is not an option. By standing with Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Zambia, you help press UNHCR and Zambian authorities to fulfill their duty – to provide safety, dignity, and hope.
Will you speak up for those forced to live in fear just for being themselves? Join us and demand urgent action today. Sign now to help protect LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka and give them a real chance at rebuilding their lives.
We write to urge immediate action to protect Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka. Many have faced eviction, violence, and homelessness, with little or no access to safe accommodation, support services, or resettlement pathways. Some have even been detained or attacked because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
We call on you to:
- Provide all Ugandan LGBT+ refugees in Lusaka with safe and secure accommodation.
- Ensure protection from harassment, violence, and arbitrary detention.
- Guarantee access to medical care, trauma counseling, and just resettlement procedures.
The safety, dignity, and rights of these refugees must be prioritized without delay.
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