Rainbow Welcome!​

Improving the reception of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Europe ​

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Jean-Loïc

“My partner was lynched by the crowd. Neither the police nor the justice system protected me. I had to flee my country to stay alive.”

Filomena

Casa+ users are extremely vulnerable and fragile people; understanding their needs means listening to them and giving them support, as well as a dignity often denied to them because of repeated episodes of discrimination and isolation.

Juan

I left my home country because of discrimination and harassment by the police. Casa+ is the second community experience in Italy for me; before that, I was in another shelter, in which I have been mistreated by other beneficiaries.

Joana

“I grew up in an environment of hatred, I was surrounded by hatred.”

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You’re searching for a LGBTIQ+ shelter close to your location? You want to discover and get inspired by good practices in Europe?

What’s happening?

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

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Rainbow Welcome! visual universe

Rainbow Welcome! visual identity has been developed by Alison Roger France, in collaboration with PLS and all the partners. 

She studied the complexity of sexuality, sexual orientations, genders, gender expressions, identities, sexual characteristics, fluidity between the various spectrums, etc. She also adopted a reflective creation process including refugees’ journey in life and on earth to finally come with those organic forms whose nasting, movements and textures aim at illustrating the multiplicity and complexity of each and all individuals. Of course, the colours of the LGBTIQ+ flag have been used. The whole is wanted to be dynamic, intriguing and … positive. Our message is the one of reception and inclusion, as stated in our motto “Rainbow refugees, WELCOME!”.