When Safe Spaces are Disrupted

Outed without consent during the lockdown.

In countries like Morocco where LGBTQ+ rights discourse has not advanced considerably, the queer and trans community lives precariously. Living without outing oneself is a practice in queerness for most people so when that is sacrificed, lives are put in jeopardy.

In one case documented by an AWC partner working in Morocco, a certain individual outed members from the community during the lockdown putting them at risk of confinement, violence and loss of income. In addition, those who had to go back to their natal homes during the lockdown, faced homophobia and familial violence.

Our partners started offering psycho-social support online along with essential supplies to those fleeing persecution at home. The need for psycho-social support being available online in countries where physical access to support networks is limited was affirmed.

Artwork by Ishita Mehra.

Story curated by AFE.

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