According to Section 11 of the Penal Code, homosexuality in Eritrea is illegal, with a punishment of up to 3 years of imprisonment. In addition, people who identify as LGBTQ regularly face stigmatization within the broader population of Eritrea due to their sexuality.

Today is day 18 of Michael’s ‘79 Days’ abstinence challenge. If you would like to find out about why Michael is abstaining from meat, fish and sugary treats, click here.