This keynote session for ProPride attendees and general audience will focus on the challenges and difficulties faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals who have to flee their home countries due to war, conflict, or persecution based on their gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
The presentation will explore the unique vulnerabilities experienced by LGBTQIA+ refugees and immigrants during their journey and resettlement, such as the risk of violence, discrimination, and exploitation. It will also highlight the legal and social barriers when they seek asylum and integration in their host countries.
Furthermore, it will discuss the impact of intersectionality when LGBTQIA+ refugees and immigrants face multiple forms of discrimination and marginalization based on their overlapping identities, such as race, ethnicity, religion, disability, etc. The audience will gain an understanding of the importance for inclusive policies, resources, and support systems that address the specific needs and experiences of LGBTQIA+ refugees and immigrants.