Pathways to Freedom: Struggles and Challenges for LGTBIQ Refugees Globally
Tuesday, June 12th, 2018
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, 1 Devonshire Place (Devonshire Pl. & Hoskin Ave.) |
Description
Part of Pride Toronto’s 2018 Human Rights Programming, this panel discussion will explore the current struggles and challenges that LGBTIQ refugees have around the world. The panel will explore issues in two particular parts of the world – Egypt and East Africa, and the challenges that LGBTIQ people from these regions face in finding safety. The panel will also discuss current policy issues and how Canada and the global community can better support the migration of LGBTIQ refugees to safety.
Panelists:
Ahmed Alaa Hussein, Egyptian LGBTI activist
Erycom Desire KIziot, Ugandan LGBTI activist
Kimahli Powell, Executive Director, Rainbow Railroad
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