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The reception of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees in Europe – policy paper

The work of the Rainbow Welcome! project is concluded with the publication of a policy paper for European and national authorities, but also for reception and accommodation centres. This policy paper provides an overview of the project, its achievements and conclusions, as well as recommendations to the various actors involved in the reception of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees.

Publication

Practical Guide to the Reception of LGBTIQ+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Europe

The Rainbow Welcome consortium has just published a practical guide for social workers and field workers in contact with LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers. This guide, available in 6 languages, is divided into three parts: a reminder of the general legal aspects of asylum-seeking, the issue of LGBTIQ+ communities and the support and response to their specific needs.

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The reception of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees in Europe

On Wednesday 12 October, POUR LA SOLIDARITÉ-PLS and its European partners closed the Rainbow Welcome project with a conference at the European Parliament (Brussels). A look back at this event which brought together around one hundred people, including refugees, civil society actors, project partners and MEPs.

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A campaign to raise awareness of the specific issues and needs of LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees

The cornerstone of the reception and integration of LGBTIQ+  asylum seekers is undoubtedly the visibility of the problem and the issues related to it. The European campaign #RainboWelcome aims to raise awareness among the public, social workers and public authorities on this issue. A photo and video campaign to be discovered on all online platforms from the end of the summer in Belgium, France, Italy and Spain.

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The notion of “safe country” threatens the rights of LGBTIQ+ refugees

On the occasion of World Refugee Day on 20 June 2022, the Rainbow Welcome! – project consortium – which brings together the French Fondation Le Refuge, the Belgian Refuge Bruxelles and POUR LA SOLIDARITÉ-PLS, the Spanish ACATHI and the Italian Croce Rossa Italiana – has published a joint statement on the notion of safe country of origin and its influence on LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.

Publication

The reception of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Europe

As part of the Rainbow Welcome! project, POUR LA SOLIDARITE-PLS and its partners are publishing a study that provides an overview and critical analysis of current regulatory frameworks and procedures related to claims for protection and asylum based on sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI).

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Take part in our online survey to improve the reception of LGBTQI+ refugees!

As part of the European RainboW! project, POUR LA SOLIDARITÉ-PLS is joining forces with four partners, including Het Opvanghuis Brussel, to identify the needs and existing practices in terms of welcoming LGBTQI+ refugees. To carry out this ambitious mission, we need your help!

Projet

RainboW : Welcome to LGBTQI+ refugees

Around the world, many people face persecution because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (SOGI). Leaving their country of origin becomes their only means of survival. Fleeing persecution, therefore, to find refuge in a host country where “new labels” are added to those of the LGBTQI+ communities (gathering people whose SOGI is different from the heterosexual and cisgender norm) : refugee, foreigner, or migrant. It is to improve the reception of these people facing intersectional discrimination that POUR LA SOLIDARITE-PLS and its four European partners have created the RainboW! project.

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