"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 LGBT+ 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 see info and booking page for the Asylum Mapping Workshop which is being held shortly before this event here.
This event is part of DMU Pride to mark LGBTQ+ History Month.
Ticket sales will close 1 hour before the event starts on each day.
Please contact the DMU Events Office on eventsoffice@dmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.