Javier speaks to the fear of Undocumented LGBTQ Immigrants

Wow - this under four-minute video from HRC is so powerful.



Very proud of Javier for speaking up, and sharing his and his families story.

"...there are a lot of people, like myself, who are now legal, and who are conscious of the fact that our undocumented brothers and sisters are still suffering and are willing to stand up for them... I think more valuable that anything, is just letting people know that you care about them.

And that you're willing to use the privilege that you have as an American citizen to fight for them."

So well said!

Stand with me, and Javier, and let's fight for undocumented people's rights together.

As the video says,

The light in me recognizes and acknowledges the light in you,
Lee

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration helps LGBTI refugees worldwide

Refugees fleeing persecution due to sexual orientation or gender identity have an organization advocating for them!

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM) is the only organization focused exclusively on helping vulnerable LGBTI refugees worldwide find safety and rebuild their lives in welcoming communities. ORAM increases global support for refugees and asylum seekers through advocacy and education, as well as technical assistance to people and groups interested in working with refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers.

They've also put together a publication, Rainbow Bridges

which is a "Community Guide to Rebuilding the Lives of LGBTI Refugees and Asylees," designed for US LGBT and accepting communities to support increasing numbers of LGBT refugees.


I was really happy to learn about ORAM so I could share it with all of you.

Namaste,
Lee