Escaping Danger, Finding Discrimination: Reporting on Queer Migrants in Kenya, with journalist Sadiya Ansari

In this episode, we speak with journalist and author Sadiya Ansari about her recent reporting on the experiences of queer migrants in Kenya. Sadiya produced the short documentary “Why LGBTQ+ refugees no longer want to stay in Kenya” and wrote an in-depth report for Context News, examining the challenges LGBTQ+ refugees face after fleeing persecution in their home countries.In our conversation, Sadiya discusses the social, economic, and legal barriers that queer migrants encounter in Kenya — including discrimination in housing, employment, and access to protection. She also reflects on the broader patterns of migration and displacement, and how systemic factors contribute to ongoing insecurity for LGBTQ+ refugees.Sadiya Ansari’s work focuses on human rights, migration, and diaspora communities. You can learn more about her projects at sadiyaansari.com.Read her full report for Context News here: context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/long-read/weve-lost-so-many-lives-lgbtq-refugees-are-giving-up-on-kenya#TheQueerPridecast