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Zein

« We come here to have peace and to live our lives as human beings. »

© Camille Charpigny

Zein is from Syria.

Threatened with death by his parents when they found out he was in a relationship with another man, he had to flee his country as soon as possible.

LGBTQIA+ people in Syria experience persecution on a daily basis, such as harassment, discrimination and physical and/or verbal abuse.

Zein wants to obtain a French degree and be able to work in France. He also wishes to see his mother again soon.

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© Camille Charpigny

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Le projet #RainboWelcome est cofinancé par le programme REC de l’Union européenne, et sera mis en œuvre de septembre 2020 à août 2022.

Le projet est coordonné par POUR LA SOLIDARITÉ-PLS, un think & do tank européen indépendant engagé dans la promotion d’une Europe solidaire et durable.

Cofinancé par le programme Droits, égalité
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