Hey comrades :) !!!…. Just checking in from our side with a little update
I need to come back with a much more serious update about the eight queer refugees I’ve been telling you about.
Yesterday around 3pm, a group of men who identified themselves as police came to where the eight were staying and demanded to see their legal documents.
The refugees explained that they had been registered by UNHCR and were still waiting for their legal documents to be processed.
According to the refugees, the men then started questioning them about why they “look weird” and why they behave like women.
The situation became violent.
Two of the refugees were beaten and seriously injured. The others ran away.
They were also forced to leave the reception area and they were told that the men would come back and that they did not want them there.
Right now, they are scared and don’t know where they can safely stay.
I contacted the UNHCR hotline in Juba and reported what happened. I was given guidance to address the immediate physical-safety issue through the police, along with reference numbers connected to the report.
I wish I could do more from here.
I’ve been sharing their story because they arrived from Kakuma hoping to find safety and instead they’re now facing another situation where they don’t feel safe.
And this is exactly why the $2,990 we’re trying to raise matters.
We’re trying to help them with safe shelter, food, clean water, mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, clothing, medication, cooking needs and eventually help David restart his bakery work.
We haven’t received financial support for them yet, but I want to thank everyone who has continued to bump and share their posts.
If you can’t donate, please boost this.
Their story needs to keep circulating.


Small note: the fundraiser we’re using is still being updated by our organizer, so the page may still show the previous goal and story for now. We’re working on getting it updated to reflect the needs of these eight refugees.