LGBTQIA+ Refugees
LGBTQ2I+ Newcomers Critical Issues: This course, developed by AMSSA, provides an in-depth exploration of critical issues faced by LGBTQ2I+ newcomers. Learners will understand the unique issues LGBTQ newcomers face and gain insight on promising practices for serving this community.
InReach operates a website and app that matches LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers, and other immigrants with safe, verified, LGBTQ+ friendly resources. Resources include, but are not limited to housing, legal, health, and community support. Information is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Russian and Arabic.
Podcast: Serving LGBTQ+ Newcomers: This episode of the Switchboard podcast features Carissa Chantiles and Abby Davies from InReach, the world's first tech platform matching LGBTQ+ people facing discrimination and persecution with safe, verified resources. The conversation includes information on ways to support LGBTQ+ newcomers, ideas for expanding the landscape of services for the community, and tips on how service providers can become more inclusive in their day-to-day work.
Evidence Summary: What works to support LGBTQ refugees? This document summarizes the state of available evidence regarding practices and programs for LGBTQ refugees. Understanding what works to address the needs of this population is important because LGBTQ refugees often lack the support networks that other refugees rely on.
Stories of LGBTQ+ Refugees Giving Back to Their Community: Many individuals seek refugee status based on fear of persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, same-sex relationships are criminalized and sometimes even punishable by death. LGBTQ+ refugees frequently face risks in their home country, and even if they flee, they are often met with challenges along their journey. UNHCR works to keep LGBTQ+ refugees safe through inclusive programming, operating with external partners to provide support, safe spaces and identifying solutions.
Resource Round-Up: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Clients: In recognition of Pride, Switchboard has compiled this resource round-up. It includes materials designed for organizations and case managers serving LGBTQ+ clients, including how to create welcoming environments, ensure use of inclusive language, and address the unique needs of this population.
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQI+ Clients. This list of resources features materials designed for organizations and case managers serving LGBTQI+ clients, including how to create welcoming environments, ensure use of inclusive language, and address the unique needs of this population.
The Global Roundtable on LGBTIQ+ Persons in Forced Displacement and Statelessness
Rainbow Response: A Practical Guide to Resettling LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylees
LGBTQI+ Refugee Resettlement Guidelines and Agency Self-Assessment
A Rainbow Retrospective: Reflecting on Best Practices and Successes From the Field
A Religious Call to Action: Supporting LGBT Refugees within Communities of Faith
In Our Voices: The Journeys of LGBT Refugees and Asylees
Evidence Summary: A summary of the available evidence on practices and programs for LGBTQI+ refugees who often lack the support networks that other refugees rely on. Click here to read more