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.”
Emmanuel
“It is necessary to develop reception and accommodation facilities for LGBTIQ+ exiles in order to provide them with inclusive, caring and safe spaces. The multiplication of these centres across France will facilitate their asylum application process and their integration.”
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.
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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