Will you ask Germany to keep them safe?‏

Dear friends – In just one week, Germany could officially declare Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia as "safe places of origin." If they do, LGBT asylum seekers from these countries will be sent straight back into danger. Germany's Federal Council is deciding right now what the future looks like for people like Yasmine, a trans woman from Algeria seeking safety in Germany. If we don’t speak out against this horrendous policy, Yasmine could be sent back to a place where it is literally illegal for her to identify as a woman. There’s only a few days left to deliver our petition signatures in time. Add your name and tell Germany these countries are #NotSafe before it’s too late! – Matt Previous email: -------------------

Dear friends, “Living in a cage, among terrorists and criminals.” That’s how Yasmine* described ten long months in prison in Algeria. Her crime? Yasmine was sent to jail just because she’s trans.Now, like hundreds of LGBT people, she’s seeking safety in Germany. But last week the German parliament declared Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia as "safe places of origin" – even though all three have appalling anti-LGBT laws. That means Germany can send asylum seekers like Yasmine right back into danger. Before becoming official policy, this decision needs to be voted on by Germany's Federal Council – that’s where we come in. If thousands of us speak out we can convince politicians on the fence to vote against the policy, and make sure people like Yasmine stay safe. The vote is happening in just a few weeks. Sign the petition now! The German government knows that for LGBT asylum seekers, their home countries are often anything but “safe.” In all three countries – Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia – LGBT people are exposed to discrimination, persecution, and violence. Just a few weeks ago two men in Morocco were brutally attackedin their own house – only to be arrested and charged with being gay. All Out members helped get them out of prison. But thousands of people in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia are still at risk. The right to seek asylum is a human right! Ask state authorities of Germany to prevent Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia from being declared “safe places of origin”: go.allout.org/en/a/not-safe Thank you for going All Out, Matt, Mathias, Sarah, Yuri, Leandro and the rest of the All Out team. *name changed SOURCES:  ● ︎Germany votes to classify Maghreb states 'safe countries of origin’ – Deutsche Welle, 5 May 2016  ● Germany declares three countries that criminalize gay sex to be ‘safe’ for gay asylum seekers – GayStarNews, 13 May 2016 Want to support All Out's work? DONATE TODAY