International Protection for LGBT Refugees

Resource: International Protection for a Newly Surfacing Refugee Community
Migration Information Source
Articles discusses that asylum and refugee status on the basis of sexual orientation is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States and many other countries.  International protection, however, is not constant from country to country for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender refugees.

Webinar: Strengthening Services for LGBT Refugees and Asylees Part II

Training: Strengthening Services for LGBT Refugees and Asylees Part II: Creating Safe Spaces
Presented by: Heartland Alliance
Audience: Resettlement agencies
Webinar examines how agency policies, practices, and procedures affect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) participants’ comfort level and can determine whether they self-disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity. Also learn about the physical safety concerns of LGBT refugees and asylees.
Jan 14, 2013, 2 to 3:30pm EST

Video recording of webinar available on YouTube.

Strengthening Services for LGBT Refugees and Asylees

Resource: Webinar recording of Strengthening Services for LGBT Refugees and Asylees
Heartland Alliance International’s Rainbow Welcome Initiative
The November 1, 2012 webinar on Strengthening Services for LGBT Refugees and Asylees: Understanding Terms, Concepts, and Conditions is now available.  Visit their Resources for Services Providers webpage, select the Capacity Building section, and scroll down to “Webinar-Understanding Terms, Concepts, and Conditions.”

Rainbow Response: A Practical Guide to Resettling LGBT Refugees and Asylees

Resource: Rainbow Response: A Practical Guide to Resettling LGBT Refugees and Asylees
Heartland Alliance, Welcome Home Initiative
A field manual intended to support resettlement service providers in their efforts to tailor core services and meet the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender refugees and asylees.