Through a powerful video and comic strip, communications studio The Explainers has partnered with the Australian Human Rights Centre at the University of New South Wales to produce “Sogi’s Story” promoting LGBTI rights across Africa.
“Sogi’s Story” was created to provide inspiration and hope for Africans struggling with sexual and gender identity issues in countries where they are not only stigmatised but actively discriminated against and often are at risk of physical harm.
The video gives a broader look at the context of the situation and has been launched just as Uganda has moved to reintroduce anti-homosexual legislation that would include punishment of life in prison for individuals, or those in companies, media organisations or non-government organisations that know of gay people or support LGBTI rights.
The graphic novel tells the story of the love between a same-sex couple as they pursue their relationship despite discrimination and threats of violence. “Sogi’s Story” will be distributed across African Commonwealth National Human Rights Institutions, in countries including Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Swaziland and Tanzania.
A must watch video.
