Jess Hallett, a 33-year-old woman from Wales, changed her views on immigration after participating in Channel 4's documentary series 'Go Back To Where You Came From.' Initially against local asylum seekers, her perspective shifted after witnessing the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Somalia, where homosexuality is punishable by death. Through the documentary, Hallett noted the terrifying conditions that queer people endure in such oppressive environments, fostering a deeper understanding of their struggles and the importance of asylum protections for marginalized communities.
"Not at any moment when I was in Somalia did I feel safe. Imagine not being able to live your full true life. If you are living in Somalia, even if you're gay, it still wouldn't go in your head."
"They will constantly live like that forever, as in 'what is wrong with me'? Because it's not accepted there. It's not a word and if there's a hint of it, you know, you're gone."
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