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Issues around immigration, migration, and refugees are very prominent in the LGBTQ community.  This results from the high level of activity in these areas around the world together with the added discriminatory policies targeting the community itself in many countries.  LGBTQ persons may be forced to flee and seek refugee status because they fear being persecuted based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics in their home country.  
 
Issues around immigration, migration, and refugees are very prominent in the LGBTQ community.  This results from the high level of activity in these areas around the world together with the added discriminatory policies targeting the community itself in many countries.  LGBTQ persons may be forced to flee and seek refugee status because they fear being persecuted based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics in their home country.  
  
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The United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) has programs directed specifically to the LGBTQ community and the challenges it faces.   
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The United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) has programs directed specifically to the LGBTQ community and the challenges it faces.  The organization works with partners to provide inclusive services, protect their rights and identify safe options.
  
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The individuals involved with these issues within the LGBTQ community include lawyers, activists, politicians, academics, and journalists.
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The individuals involved with these issues within the LGBTQ community include lawyers, activists, politicians, academics, and journalists. Refugees and immigrants rely on these LGBTQ individuals to provide assistance with food, lodging, mental and physical health services, social services, and much more. 
  
 
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Issues around immigration, migration, and refugees are very prominent in the LGBTQ community. This results from the high level of activity in these areas around the world together with the added discriminatory policies targeting the community itself in many countries. LGBTQ persons may be forced to flee and seek refugee status because they fear being persecuted based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics in their home country.

The United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) has programs directed specifically to the LGBTQ community and the challenges it faces. The organization works with partners to provide inclusive services, protect their rights and identify safe options.

The individuals involved with these issues within the LGBTQ community include lawyers, activists, politicians, academics, and journalists. Refugees and immigrants rely on these LGBTQ individuals to provide assistance with food, lodging, mental and physical health services, social services, and much more.

Australia

Belgium

  • Pascal Smet, former Commissioner General for refugees and stateless people

Canada

Egypt

France

Great Britain

Jamaica

Nigeria

Philippines

Spain

  • Jesus Vasquez, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission on Refugees

Sweden

Syria

  • Subhi Nahas, activist with ORAM - Organization for Refugee, Asylum, and Migration

The Netherlands

Uganda

United States

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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