Photo by Stefan FerreiraFrom pinknews:
Well, lets put the matter to the test, shall we? I have contacted my MP (Ben Bradshaw) and we will see what his response is, and what YOUR MP's response is!
Matt B
From the petition:
It is very hard and dangerous for LGBT people in Iraq to speak out about the exceptional violence and discrimination being meted out to them. Ali Hili is a clear and articulate spokesperson for their plight and being outside the country (and able to travel) is the most likely to be effective in bringing about change and justice. Please, Mr Johnson, reconsider this decision.
Vanessa Baird
I work for a charity, Slough Refugee Support, and daily see the misery caused by the delays in settling outstanding asylum claims. In the case of Ali Hili the delay is not just affecting him, but his cause of human rights for LGBT people in Iraq, so I would ask you to see this as a compelling case for action by the Home Office.
Rosemary Watson
To think that Mr. Hill is not under threat if returned to Iraq is absolutely wrong. I serve in the United States Military and currently in the Middle East. I see, know and understand exactly the threat to Mr. Hill. It is real. If you don't believe then come and see for yourself or better yet be known yourself in the community as being same-gengered oriented and see what threats on your life will transpire. Then you will think twice and defend. Horror exist and to deny this is evil and sinful.
Christopher Myers
The UK government should be ashamed of itself. The UK parliament has many gay and lesbian members and they should be supporting this Iraqi gay rights activist with all the power they can muster. Gordon Brown must remember that human rights are indivisible!!
Mannie DeSaxe
Ali Hili is the most credible international spokesperson about the desperate situation facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Iraq. A year ago our organization attempted to bring Mr. Hili to the United States -- birthplace of the illegal occupation that has caused Iraqi LGBTs so much pain. That his voice is not able to be heard in the U.S. is an afront to the values that both Britain and U.S. claim to uphold.
Andy Thayer
This clearly needs attention; if you can travel you can be the international voice of Iraqi LGBT.
Robin Pitts
Because of this man, i was able to accept myself as an Iraqi lesbian woman, i contacted ali in 2007 and he convince me to live and not to commit suicide, he gave me hope and life and now i'm proud to be a soldier in ali's army to bring respect and understanding to our society...ali my heart and thought with you, please stay in uk we need you there it is more much importnat than you be here.
Rana
Hili's work in informing the global community of what is happening in Iraq, and the life threatening situation for Iraqi LGBTs, has been invaluable. Hili must be allowed to continue this work and to do so, his asylum claim should be expedited with immediacy. To disregard this as a non-urgent matter fundamentally misunderstands the pressing danger that all LGBT Iraqis face. Please, take action now. Thank you.
Stephen Busfield
This brave and courages man is a real hero, not politicians who destroyed Iraq. Ali gave hopes to millions inside Iraq of a better future , of new future where many lgbt people lives in hiding for thousands of years, without Ali's work we could never get the courage to come out and be proud
Hasan
a message of support from inside iraq, ali you are our hero, our hope and the future you have in your vision for a better iraq will come one day, believe me. Please keep the faith, your fight is our fight, we all dream of a better world, a world with all people respect and love each other...
Khaldoon
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