I fled Rwanda due to homophobia – I fear for gay refugees being sent there

I fled Rwanda due to homophobia – I fear for gay refugees being sent there

As a gay man from Rwanda who migrated to the UK around 20 years ago, I find it appalling that the UK is planning to send LGBTQ+ people seeking safety to Rwanda.
It’s a country that currently doesn’t fully protect the rights of sexual and gender minorities.
Sadly, I know this reality all too well.
Growing up, I got bullied a lot because I was gay – or even just because I looked gay. In primary…

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