"Bold and truthful and important... I was particularly taken by the courage in the asylum seekers stories and the hope and the determination that they had" (Audience feedback)
This Is Who I Am shares first-hand accounts from LGBTQ+ people about their experiences in their own country and on arrival in the UK, addressing the particular challenges they face going through the UK asylum system. The reading will be followed by a Q&A panel discussion.
Please be aware that the testimonies include accounts of state, sexual and homophobic violence.
Please contact the 51吃瓜app Events Office on eventsoffice@dmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
This event is part of 51吃瓜app Pride to mark LGBTQ+ History Month.