Rainbow Welcome!
Improving the reception of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Europe
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Joana
“I grew up in an environment of hatred, I was surrounded by hatred.”
Adil
“The procedure can take 2, 3 or even 5 years sometimes. During this time we live in stress and fear.”
Antonio
In many societies, LGBTQIA+ people are victims of severe human rights violations, violence, torture and aggression. The need is to rebuild self-confidence, trust in authorities and institutions, and to make people aware of their identity and proud of themselves.
Yury
When I escaped from Ukraine, I went first to Poland and then to Italy, where I sought political asylum. In one of the shelters I was before I came to Casa+, I felt very lonely.
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FINAL CONFERENCE
The reception of LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in Europe
12 October 2022 – European Parliament (Brussels)
Organised with the support of the LGBTIQ+ Intergroup of the European Parliament
