Envisioning LGBT Refugee Rights in Canada: The Impact of Canada’s New Immigration Regime
Canadas current immigration regime poses challenges for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) asylum seekers, says new report Recent changes such as the Protecting Canadas Immigration System Act (Bill C-31, 2012) have led to a refugee system that creates particular barriers for LGBT asylum seekers. Many come from over 75 countries where homosexuality is illegal. … Continue reading Envisioning LGBT Refugee Rights in Canada: The Impact of Canada’s New Immigration Regime →
Opening Doors: A Global Survey of NGO Attitudes Towards LGBTI Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) asylum seekers and refugees are among the most vulnerable people in the world. Having fled persecution in their home countries without the support of their families or local communities, they frequently confront even more social exclusion, severe discrimination, and violence in their countries of transit or asylum. Their … Continue reading Opening Doors: A Global Survey of NGO Attitudes Towards LGBTI Refugees and Asylum Seekers →
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Refugees and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Asylum – An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Legal and Social Scientific Publications
This annotated bibliography project aims to provide a guide to existing legal and social scientific English-language research publications for those interested in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) asylum. It is currently in draft form. A final version will be available shortly. You have to be registered as a user on this site to download … Continue reading LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Refugees and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Asylum – An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Legal and Social Scientific Publications →
Sanctuary, Safety and Solidarity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Scotland
There has been major progress on LGBT equality in Scotland in recent years. But we know that the situation for LGBT people in some other parts of the world is appalling, and we should be ready to help those who face homophobic and transphobic persecution. This report shows we need to ensure much better treatment … Continue reading Sanctuary, Safety and Solidarity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Scotland →
Unsafe Haven: The Security Challenges Facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Turkey
A joint publication of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Turkey and Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration “All refugees have problems in Turkey. However, I believe that some problems are very unique to our situation. Many LGBT refugees have no one to turn to. Refugees who fled their countries because of their political activism often can turn to … Continue reading Unsafe Haven: The Security Challenges Facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Turkey →
