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The online community supporting queer Africans | Okong'o Kinyanjui
TED Talks Society and Culture
8 minutes 38 seconds
3 years ago
The online community supporting queer Africans | Okong'o Kinyanjui
Feeling safe is a human right -- but in many African countries, colonial-era laws make it dangerous for LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Creating a space that leaves no room for discrimination, pan-African LGBTQIA+ advocate Okong'o Kinyanjui cofounded an online platform that gives queer people access to opportunities, mentorship and support, providing the visibility and community every person needs to thrive.