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Many of us who are fortunate to live in countries where being LGBTQ+ isn’t a crime may take this liberty for granted, where we’re free to live as our true selves without fear of being arrested — or worse. However, this is a luxury that countless people across the world aren’t afforded, as highlighted by the work of the Erasing 76 Crimes project.
Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has been instrumental in liberating 36 LGBTQ+ individuals from unjust imprisonment in various countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. The Attitude Magazine Foundation’s recent donation to support this noble cause has not only highlighted the organisation’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, but it has also underscored the importance of collective efforts in battling systemic discrimination, whether it’s on our own doorstep or halfway across the world.