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Kothar Lai

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LGBTQ activist, human rights defender, Homophobia survivor, refugee πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸŒˆβ€οΈ

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Our lives matter. Our voices deserve to be heard. Together, let’s build a future where no one has to choose between safety and identity.

In solidarity,

From Goromu Refugee Camp πŸ•ŠοΈ

#LGBTQRefugees #GoromuVoices #InclusionMatters #HumanRightsForAll

01.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve seen support fade away when it was needed most. But to those who have stood by me through it all,thank you. Your loyalty means more than words can express. May God bless you always and never let your kindness go unrewarded.πŸ™πŸ™πŸ«‚

#UNHCR
#Free LGBTQ refugees.

03.05.2025 06:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For too long, we’ve been told to be quiet, to make others comfortable at the expense of our own truth. Now, it’s about living openly and unapologetically. We deserve to exist fully, just as we are, without shame or restraint.

10.04.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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We left our homes not just for safety, but for the right to exist. Strangers in foreign lands, carrying the weight of rejection, they search for kindness in a world that often turns away. No country, no family,just the hope that somewhere, someone will see us as human.

#freeLGBTQrefugees
#UNHCRKeny

29.03.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Homophobes are lucky that all we seek is freedom and equality,not revenge. Despite years of oppression, discrimination, and violence. Imagine if we treated you the way you treated us. But we won’t, because we believe in justice, not vengeance. #LoveWins #EqualityForAll

#freeLGBTQrefugees🌈

21.03.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will never forget those who came with a lamp when I was in the dark
πŸ™πŸ«‚πŸ’•

12.03.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why does death ignore those who ask for it. πŸ˜’πŸ˜’πŸ’”πŸ™

04.03.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some nights, I sit down and try to understand who I really am and why I am here.😒😒

19.02.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mentally tired.
Heal me God.πŸ™

30.01.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, free to be themselves. Let’s continue working toward a world where that’s not just an ideal but a reality for all.

We stand with the trans community today and every day.

#UNHCRKenya
#UNHCRSouthSudan
#freeLGBTQRefugees

28.01.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When will the world see us as human, worthy of love and safety?

#UNHCRKenya
#LGBTQrefugees

21.01.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello everyone,
I hope this message finds you well.I’m reaching out on behalf of a dear friend who is going through a challenging time.
If you’re in a position to contribute, anyamount,no matter how small,would mean the world to him
Thank you so much.

gofund.me/54181af3

19.01.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our voices cry out in the darkness, but the world remains silent.
#UNHCRkenya
#Kenyangovernment
#freeLGBTQRefugees
#kakumarefugeecamp

14.01.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Kakuma refugee camp, LGBTQ+ individuals face an uphill battle for acceptance, safety, and dignity. Their struggles are often ignored, and they endure harsh discrimination, exclusion, and violence from both the community and authorities. as the world outside remains indifferent to their plight.

11.01.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amidst the silence of exile, LGBTQ refugees in Kakuma yearn for the dignity and safety every human deserves. Your support can be the lifeline they need to turn despair into hope.

#UNHCRKenya
#freeLGBTQkakuma

10.01.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The world has no place for us, even as we search for a safe one to call home.
#freeLGBTrefugees

06.01.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Home was where I was supposed to feel safe. Instead, I had to run from it just to survive.

#Unhcrkenya
#Kenyangovernment
#Freelgbtqrefuges

21.12.2024 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The hardest journey is not the miles traveled but carrying the weight of rejection wherever you go.

#UNHCRkenya
#FreeLGBTQrefugees
#LGBTQlivesmatters

19.12.2024 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

but your decision to move forward and distance yourself from negativity speaks volumes about your courage and resilience. Wishing you peace and healing as you continue to move forward.

04.12.2024 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing something so personal. I can’t begin to imagine the pain you’ve endured, but it takes immense strength to rise above it and build a new life for yourself. It’s heartbreaking that some people haven’t changed after all this time.

04.12.2024 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LGBTQ+ individuals deserve the same respect, dignity, and love as everyone else. We all have the power to create a safer, more inclusive environment by challenging harmful stereotypes, speaking out against discrimination, and educating ourselves and others.
#Chooseloveoverhate
#LGBTQA+livesmatter

04.12.2024 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Saddest part is knowing that you can never go back to your home country and not in touch with any of your relatives or family members anymore. And now you have to face the world alone at a young

02.12.2024 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coffee time in a refugee camp

19.11.2024 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love is love, and your love is as beautiful and powerful as any other.
You are a testament to resilience and authenticity. Keep shining.
#UNHCRfreeLGBTQrefugees
#KenyanGovernment
#SouthsudanGovernment

18.11.2024 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This world would be a whole lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another.

#UNHCRSouthSudan
#freeLGBTQrefugees

18.11.2024 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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LGBTQ refugees on the hunt,

#freeLGBTQrefugees
#kakumarefugeecamp

16.11.2024 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

maybe God has his own favorite people 😒😒

14.11.2024 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing this dear Jessica,
I really hope someone out there can help with something to eat.
Life is so challenging LGBTQ refugees in the camp as getting what to eat is the biggest challenge.

Oh God see me through πŸ™

10.11.2024 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out because things have been incredibly hard. I’ve been without food for three days here in the refugee camp, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult.
If anyone can help with food or any resources, even a small amount, it would mean more than I can express.

Thanks πŸ™

10.11.2024 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I know the road we walk can often feel impossible.The challenges are real, and the hardships may seem unending.But in the face of all this, remember our strength.We have survived more than most can even imagine,and that resilience is proof of the power we carry within.
#UNHCRkenya
#Freelgbtqrefugees

24.10.2024 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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