• #62 - From Fear to Freedom with Beryl Ohas

  • Jun 24 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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#62 - From Fear to Freedom with Beryl Ohas

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  • Beryl Ohas is a Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist and public speaker, who fled to Ireland in 2019 due to persecution in her homeland and now uses her platform to fervently advocate for refugee and LGBTQ+ rights. Drawing from her personal experiences, she captivates audiences with compelling narratives that highlight the challenges faced by both refugees and the LGBTQ+ community, her story stands as a testament to resilience, empathy, and the potential for societal change. 0:00 - Disclaimers 01:31 - Getting a Visa 04:57 - Misconceptions of Africa 14:16 - Enduring conversion therapy 20:09 - Pressure on activists 29:24 - The start of everything (TW) 38:01 - Being LGBT+ in Kenya 41:47 - Problems with the asylum process as a queer person 47:15 - The arranged marriage 01:05:59 - Where the immigration system fails 01:15:23 - Adapting to a new culture 01:27:09 - The power of conversation 01:30:01 - Understanding white privilege 01:35:05 - The next generation Beryl's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrylohas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOHAS12 My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw
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