Dear , 

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan two weeks ago, the reality for Afghan LGBTQ people has become a living nightmare. All of the LGBTQ Afghans we have spoken to are begging for someone to save their lives. They are terrified, and they are desperate.

Now that airplanes are no longer taking off, there are still scores of people who need urgent evacuations. And there is still time to save lives. We must all work together to find safe passage for those in our community who need to leave. Donate $80 in honor of the 80 LGBTQ Afghans who contacted us for help so far—so we can continue to advocate for their safety and freedom.

Immigration Equality won’t stand for the abhorrent treatment of our Afghan LGBTQ brothers, sisters, and non-binary siblings. This is why we joined a coalition of international human rights organizations to create pathways of evacuation for LGBTQ people in Afghanistan.

Our attorneys spoke with 50 queer Afghans before the U.S. government left the nation. We did everything in our power to get as many people out as possible. But evacuating most LGBTQ people is a long-term undertaking. With your contribution of $80 today, Immigration Equality can carry this life-saving work forward.

We implore the people of America not to forget LGBTQ Afghans. Let us welcome them as refugees and expedite their safe arrival in this country.

Thank you,

Aaron C. Morris, Executive Director
Immigration Equality