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Is it when we are no longer running?

When the government stops pushing us out?

When we finally stop losing friends to violence, starvation, or silence?

While you’re here, let me tell you what’s happening in Gorom refugee camp.

My queer community and I have been living here after escaping violent persecution, only to face a different kind of threat being forced out again. The South Sudanese government has told us we must leave Gorom. We are being displaced once more, this time into even more dangerous areas, with no support, no safety, and no shelter promised.

But we’re not giving up.

Thanks to the love of our online queer family, we’ve been trying to raise funds to relocate safely somewhere we won’t be hunted, harassed, or erased. Every donation, every share, every comment gives us power. Every reblog helps us fight back against the silence they want to bury us in.

Don’t let them ease us out of existence.

Please, stand with us.

🆘🏳️‍🌈 Donate | Like | Reblog | Comment | Share

Every action is resistance. Every act of care is a step toward freedom.

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Even now, in the 21st century, a rising, hate-filled bigotry reaches into the past and has revived the cruelty of archaic, Bronze Age laws.

The Weaponization of Laws— In Africa, 31 countries have criminalized consensual same-sex sexual activity, despite it being a clear violation of human rights. Amnesty International is calling on African states and governments to comply with international or regional human rights laws and basic principles of human dignity and equality. “Across Africa, LGBTQ persons find themselves contending with a disturbing regression of progress. ...Arbitrary arrests and detentions have become all too common, treating the mere act of being oneself as a criminal offense. In some places, the death penalty looms as a terrifying spectre, a brutally unjust punishment for simply being who they are. We face what can only be described as a deepening crisis of homophobic lawfare.” said Tigere Chagutah of Amnesty International.

Bishop asks Trump to Show Mercy to LGBTQ People and Migrants @ashleymilesphil, an African lgbtq refugee, puts the Bishop’s call for mercy into perspective: "The recent plea from a U.S. bishop asking President Trump to show mercy to LGBTQ migrants is a powerful reminder of the critical need for compassion and humanity in addressing the struggles of queer communities worldwide. While this call is directed toward the United States, it resonates deeply with us LGBTQ refugees in East Africa who face unimaginable persecution simply for existing. "In our countries, being LGBTQ is illegal and often punishable by imprisonment or death. We live under constant threat not only from the law but also from hostile communities, violent attacks, and systemic discrimination that leaves us without shelter, healthcare, or basic human dignity. Many of us were forced to flee our homes and families, only to find that refugee camps like Kakuma and Gorom offer no true sanctuary. Here, we are silenced, beaten, and in some cases, killed for daring to be ourselves. "We urge the global community, including faith leaders, activists, and allies, to amplify our voices and call for justice. Mercy is not enough if it does not come with action. We need decriminalization, protection, access to basic services, and the chance to live without fear. "Please do not forget us LGBTQ refugees in East Africa who are still crying out for solidarity. We need your voices to speak up for us. "Together, we can call on governments, organizations, and individuals to move beyond mercy to meaningful action. Let’s strive for a world where no one is criminalized for love, and every LGBTQ person, no matter where they are, has the right to live in freedom and dignity." Signed, ~LGBTQ Refugees in East Africa Please consider showing support for the refugees in East Africa by donating at the link below. They may be thousands of miles away, but we, all of us, are bound together by our humanity, not by our proximity. Every single donation, no matter how small, helps.

If you can't donate, please consider sharing this post on your blog. Because Human Rights do not simply arise by themselves. They spring from actions, and the will of individuals, like us, to make them happen. My sincere THANK YOU for taking the time to read this. And perhaps now is a good time for those of us not living in fear, to feel a moment of quiet gratitude.

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Hey everyone,❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🙏⬇️

As many of you know, I’m AshleyPhil, a queer refugee advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ refugees in East Africa. I’m also a leader and representative of my group currently in Sudan.

Today, I’m reaching out to ask for your kind donations to help LGBTQ+ refugees in East Africa survive. Whether you’re queer or an ally who cares about our community, this is the perfect time to support us.

We are facing extreme challenges lack of food, medical care, clean water, and shelter. Lesbians here also struggle to access basic sanitary products. Your donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference in our lives.

If you’re unable to contribute financially, that’s okay! You can still help by sharing our fundraiser with people who might be able to support us. Even a simple reblog goes a long way in spreading awareness.

Your kindness and solidarity mean everything to us. Thank you for standing with us. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️🏳️‍🌈🙏

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The fact that this is the reality thousands and millions of people around the world live in is truly gut-wrenching & horrible thing to see and hear about.

If you have the time, visit @ashleymilesphil blog, and consider donating so their community can survive.

Even if you don't have the financial stability to donate to their cause, making their voices heard helps in the grand scheme of things.

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 🏳️‍⚧️

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hiding in plain sight

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Pixel art of my new banner

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Some pixel art I made on MS Paint for my sister

Asked my sister what I should pix-elate, and she told me to try out her perfume.