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