>PLEASE HELPPREVENT THE DEPORTATION OF A VULNERABLE YOUNG WOMAN TOMORROW!
>
>CALL KENYA AIRLINES NOW!
>Please act now and pass on this message.
>
>Faridah Kenyini is due to be deported to UGANDA on TUESDAY 7th NOVEMBER on
>K101 Kenya Airlines to Entebbe leaving at 7pm.
>
>As a lesbian, Ms Kenyini faces severe persecution if she returns to Uganda
>, both from her family and from the Ugandan government. The International
>Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission has accused the present government
>of "a documented record of torture and abuse of lesbians and gay men." In
>1999 for example, five Ugandan gay and lesbian activists were tortured in
>secret government detention centres and forced to flee the country after
>the resident called for the arrest of "homosexuals". On 8 August 2006
>Ugandan tabloid 'Red Pepper' published a list of names of alleged
>homosexuals, prompting concerns by human rights groups of a fresh wave of
>crackdowns.
>
>And yet the Home Office refuses to believe that Ms Kenyini is a lesbian,
>and this is why her claim for asylum has been refused. Ms Kenyini is an
>integral part of the lesbian community in Newcastle , and has a partner in
>this country. Fresh and compelling evidence has now come to light which
>would provide grounds for a fresh review of Ms Kenyini's case. It would be
>a tragedy if she was deported before all the evidence was fully considered.
>
>What YOU CAN do
>
>1) CALL THE AIRLINE
>We are asking that tomorrow you call Kenyan airlines
>UK on 01784 888 222, Fax 01784 888 311.
>
>OR call Kenyan Airlines at Heathrow airport on
>02087 597 366, Fax 02087 455 027
>
> Faridah Kenyini is due to be deported to UGANDA on TUESDAY 7th NOVEMBER
>on K101 Kenya Airlines to ENTEBBE leaving at 7pm.
>
>Tell them that Faridah is being forced onto the flight against her will.
>Say that she is very scared and distressed, and likely to cause distress to
>other passengers.
>
>Past experience tells us that it is possible to stop someone being sent on
>a particular flight by contacting the airline they're due to be flying
>with. Airlines often say that they are not aware that asylum seekers are
>being deported on their flights. The airlines say they only know that the
>Home Office has booked a seat.
>If Kenya Airlines think they're going to lose business by getting negative
>public attention they may well not send Faridah on Tuesday's flight.
>
>
>2) CALL THE HOME OFFICE PRESS OFFICE
>
>Ask them if it is true that a vulnerable young woman is being sent back to
>Uganda
>against her will. The Home Office Press Office aims to maintain a positive
>image for
>the Home Office. They will not want bad publicity.
>
>You could also tell them that you heard about the case on the radio.
>
>Phone numbers of:Immigration, International & Community Assistant
>Director: 020 7035 3829 Immigration DeskWendy Fielder:
>020 7035 3815Jan Kemal: 020 7035 3821
>Helen Bower: 020 7035 3816
>
>Rachel Shaw 020 7035 3817
>
>Try any of these. Start at the top and if they don't answer, work your way
>down the list!
>
>
>
>3) CALL YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
>Phone up during the talk hour (or their news 'desk') and tell them about
>Faridah's
> case and that she will be presecuted in Uganda
>because of her sexuality.
>
>
>
> 4) PASS THIS MESSAGE ON to your friends and colleagues. If you have time
>it would helo if you could let us know what action you have taken
>
>
> THANK YOU FOR YOUR SOLIDARITY.
>TYNESIDE COMMUNITY ACTION FOR REFUGEES
>TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!