USE THIA STORY TO WRITE YOUR OWN Statement of Claim I, [Your Name], a citizen of Ghana, am applying for asylum in Canada because of the persecution I have faced due to my sexual orientation. I am a gay/bisexual man, and in Ghana, being gay or bisexual is considered illegal, immoral, and unacceptable. I have been subjected to violence, threats, and systemic discrimination because of my sexual orientation, and I fear for my safety and life if I am forced to return. 1. Background and Cultural Context In Ghana, homosexuality is criminalized under Section 104 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits "unnatural carnal knowledge" and subjects individuals involved in same-sex relationships to imprisonment. In addition to legal threats, societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people are extremely hostile, with many LGBTQ+ individuals facing rejection from their families, communities, and employers. LGBTQ+ persons are often victims of mob violence, blackmail, and extortion, while the government provides little to no protection against these abuses. 2. Personal Experience I have faced severe persecution in Ghana because of my sexual orientation as a gay/bisexual man. My experiences include: Discovery of My Sexuality and Family Rejection: In [specific year], my family discovered my relationship with [partner's name], another man. When my family found out, they were furious and threatened me with violence. My father disowned me, stating that I was bringing shame to the family, and I was