Article: 'How do I convince the Home Office I'm a lesbian?'

This is a powerful story about the trials and tribulations of seeking refugee status on the grounds of sexuality in the UK. Amnesty International confirms that similar problems can exist here.

Image: BBC

Image: BBC

Angel fled Zimbabwe in fear of her life after police found her in bed with another woman five years ago. It's taken most of the time since then for her to convince the Home Office that she is gay and will be persecuted if she returns. But how do you prove something you spent your life trying to hide?

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