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Sexual Minorities & HIV Status
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List of organizations that provide resources or assistance for sexual-orientation based asylum claims. |
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Immigration Equality [former Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force]
A coalition of immigrants, attorneys and other activists that addresses the widespread discriminatory impact of immigration laws on the lives of lesbians, gay men and people with HIV through education, outreach and advocacy and by providing legal services, information, referrals, and support." Attorneys and asylum-seekers can order their publication: Preparing Sexual Orientation-Based Asylum Claims: A Handbook for Advocates and Asylum Seekers
http://www.lgirtf.org/ |
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International Lesbian and Gay Association [ILGA]
Information on lesbian and gay human rights by country - see their "Global Information and News" section.
ILGA's aim is to work for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their liberation from all forms of discrimination. We seek to achieve this aim through the world-wide cooperation and mutual support of our members.
We focus public and government attention on cases of discrimination against LGBT people by supporting programs and protest actions, asserting diplomatic pressure, providing information and working with international organisations and the international media.
http://www.ilga.org/ |
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National Center for Transgender Equality- Immigration
Dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.
http://www.nctequality.org/Issues/immigration.html |
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RFSL - Riksförbundet för homosexuellas, bisexuellas och transpersoners rättigheter -(RFSL) The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights
RFSL is a non-profit organization that works with and for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT). It is non-partisan and not affiliated with any religious organization.
The federation operates counseling centers for both women and men in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. The counseling is intended for people who need to talk about coming out, sex, HIV/AIDS and other health issues, and relationships, as well as who need assistance in their contact with the authorities and healthcare institutions, or who require legal assistance with, for example, asylum and wills.
http://www.rfsl.se/?p=3298 |
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