Citizens in Cameroon can be jailed for five years for the mere rumor that they're LGBT. The international community can't stand for this human rights violation any longer.
Dear Arfin,
Cameroon may be the worst place on earth to be LGBT. The country has some of the harshest punishments for the mildest of "transgressions." Sometimes, the mere rumor that someone is queer can land a person in jail.
Tell Cameroon to stop harassing its LGBT community.
In the last three years, 28 people have been prosecuted for same-sex relations. In any rational court, these cases would be thrown out. Most lack evidence of witnesses. In fact, authorities often torture suspects to elicit forced confessions. Those convicted spend up to five years in prison.
No one should be punished for who they are. It's time that the international community took a stand for LGBT citizens in Cameroon and demanded fair treatment from their government.
Urge Cameroon to drop current same-sex relations cases and enact reforms so homosexuality isn't a criminal offense.
 | Thank you for taking action,
Emily V.
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