We need to do better
We express solidarity with our Maltese Member MGRM who protested the detainment of their community member Angoua Abdu today as the SOGIESC Conference opened amidst Pride Week in Malta.
Abdu is an active member of the local community and a young advocate for LGBTQI rights. He was arrested last week following the rejection of his asylum procedure, and has been detained since then.
On top of being highly exposed to harassment, homophobia, and violence in detention as a queer young person, Abdu is currently risking deportation. We cannot let one of our siblings down, all the less so amidst Pride. Abdu deserves better, especially after having so passionately dedicated his time to building a better future for our communities in Malta.
We condemn this situation and join our Member MGRM in calling for Abdu’s safety, dignity, and release. Our heart goes to Abdu and all young queer asylum seeker siblings everywhere who are failed by our system and community. We need to do much better and stand up for their freedom in unity, and in pride.
