Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) refugees often face particular challenges in accessing protection and refugee assistance and their vulnerability can be compounded by discrimination, marginalization, and bias-motivated violence. Human Rights First advocates with the U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the United States government and other relevant stakeholders to address gaps in the protection of LGBTI refugees.
LGBTI Refugees
Protecting LGBTI Refugees from Violence
As the world celebrates International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people who…
5-17-2013
Murder in South Africa Highlights Need for Hate Crime Laws
As South Africa provides leadership on LGBT rights, it needs to take further steps to protect LGBT people from violence.…
5-17-2013
Honduran LGBT Activist Found Safety in the United States
Four years ago, Ana Patricia Centeno, a lesbian and Honduran LGBT activist, was granted asylum in the United States. After…
5-17-2013
BLUEPRINT: How to Protect LGBTI Persons around the World from Violence»
The Road to Safety: Strengthening Protection for LGBTI Refugees in Uganda and Kenya»
The Road to Safety – Executive Summary»
Persistent Needs and Gaps: the Protection of LGBTI Refugees»
Letter to Sec. Clinton: Steps to Address Protection Needs of LGBTI Refugees»








