Individuals and organisations working with refugees need to recognise and respond appropriately to the unique vulnerability and specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and gender diverse peoples.
In many parts of the world, individuals are still subject to serious human rights abuses because of their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, particularly when these do not conform to dominant social and cultural norms.
Severe persecution and discrimination in more than 70 countries continues to force LGBTIQ+ persons – including children, youth, older people and people with disabilities – to leave their home in search of a safe environment in which they can fully exercise their rights.
The Australian Government has promised to fulfil refugee quotas during the next four years with additional places given to Afghani refugees.
Between 2021 and2026 there will be some 31,500 permanent visa places for Afghani refugees.
Priority will be given to locally engaged employees and their immediate family, family members of class XB visa holders, women, girls, ethic minorities, LGBTIQ+, and other identified minority groups seeking refuge.
The NSW Refugee Health Service has developed a series of informative webinars to give participants the opportunity to learn about different refugee health topics from experts in the field. The first in the series on Friday, 21 April, at 12pm is about The impact of displacement on the health of LGBTQI+. Register to receive your e-ticket and link to login on the day.