Rainbow Welcome!
Improving the reception of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Europe
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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.
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.
Arsène
“We need LGBTIQ+ associations in the reception centres. I didn’t have that.”
Hzani
“I was rejected by my family because I am trans. All my life I have been abused and institutions have never protected me.”
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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
