Petitions

Some of our members have online petitions to raise awareness of their cause, and to stop them being deported to face persecution in their country of origin.

We'd be really grateful if you could add your signature, and share this page.

• Glory's petition:
  https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-home-office-grant-nigerian-lesbian-glory-metfyean-permission-to-stay-in-the-uk
In January 2014 Nigeria tightened its already harsh anti-gay laws. The new legislation introduces penalties of up to 14 years in jail for a gay marriage and up to 10 years' imprisonment for membership or encouragement of gay clubs, societies and organisations. LISG member Glory loved dragging up for Sparkle festival, taking part in the LGF's Time to Change art project. In Nigeria, Glory would face a situation of persecution and the threat of severe harm.

• Aderonke Apata's campaigns page including video and petition:
  
  https://www.causes.com/asylum-for-aderonke  Aderonke is Manchester co-ordinator for Movement for Justice, an organisation raising concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK. She was featured in a recent Channel 4 News investigation into issues faced by LGBT asylum seekers in the UK.