Security and Safety Experts Give Tips To Queer Africans
These security and safety tips for Queer Persons were developed, designed and formulated by T om Muyunga-Mukasa a Public Health Strategist and Human Rights Activist. The Security and Safety Principles for Queer Persons commits them to five key principles: Principle 1: Provide information, education and clear communication pointing out that Queer Persons do not demand special treatment but unconditional positive regard (UPR) to ensure security and safety concerns can be raised and are adequately addressed. Principle 2: Adopt a systematic approach towards identifying security and safety-related dangers, threats, risks, and identify suitable preventive and control measures. Principle 3: Build capacity so that they are empowered to take personal responsibility for their own security. Principle 4: Read, discuss and understand the Security and safety Guidelines Principle 5: Provide psycho-social support in the event of traumatic experiences at acute or ...