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00 | FOREWORD

Designed to help you
researching your options
Welcome to the foreword section of the refugee and migrant country guides. This section provides an overview of the guides and the interactive contents section, designed to help you navigate the guide quickly and easily.

Welcome

| TO THE LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE AND MIGRANT GUIDES

Gayther Sections - Refugee Intro
The Gayther Refugee and Migrant guides are designed to support people from the global community; however, they are not exclusively LGBTQIA+ guides, as they contain information, resources, and tips that can help anyone seeking refuge or fleeing challenging situations and circumstances where they live. The guides provide valuable and key information for anyone researching their options, a resource for everyone, allies, friends, and anyone looking to understand the world better, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity.

No one chooses to become a refugee or an economic migrant; it is typically something that happens to them and is often out of their control. Whether through those in power abusing their position with regard to policies and laws that target the vulnerable, or through war and conflict taking place around where they live. Though it is often forgotten, the cause is war, conflict, mismanagement and abuse of power; the victims are those affected, the refugees and migrants forced to leave their homes and all they have known.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where identifying as a refugee or economic migrant often comes with labels, unfair stereotypes and preconceptions. If you are someone that is seeking refuge, desperate for help and looking for safety and the ability to ensure your fundamental human rights, such as the right to shelter, food and access to healthcare, remember this was done to you, that you are not at fault, you are not to blame and though it may seem like the world is against you, many people, organisations and nations are willing and able to provide you with the support and help you need.

The relationship between those seeking refuge or assistance and those providing it is a social contract, a long-term relationship, based on trust and collaboration. In providing sanctuary, those receiving help will likely have to make a conscious commitment, one in which they work to integrate into their new homes and communities, as well as accept and understand that they are now in a country that has different customs and cultures than the ones they might be used to and know. Finally, everyone acknowledges that integration is the journey, one that will likely take time and commitment, not the final destination.

The guides showcase the state of individual countries, the ratings on the Safe Country Index, the Gayther LGBTQIA+ Equality Index, and the LGBTQIA+ Safe Country Index, all key indicators of how each country treats its people, especially LGBTQIA+ people. You will learn more about the political environment, refugee statistics, useful phrases in the local languages, healthcare information, details about the country as a whole, and, most importantly, a valuable tool that provides estimated distances to the nearest safe countries from where they are located. Whatever your situation, the guides are a helpful tool when researching your options.
We hope you get the support and help you need, and that your situation gets resolved quickly. Wishing you a safe journey from all of us at Gayther.

Contents

| IN PAGE LINKS

Gayther Sections - Phrases
USEFUL PHRASES
Discover all the everyday words and phrases in the languages spoken within the country or region. Phrases from greetings, how to communicate during an emergency, basic instructions and terms for directions and seeking guidance

01 | ABOUT

Learn more about the
country
Learn more about the country, from its official name to its flag and demonyms, as well as the nation’s standing on the safe country index.
Canada Flag
CANADA
(pronounced - ka-nee-duh | ˈkænədə)
OFFICIAL NAME: Canada
DEMONYMS: Canadian, American, New Worlder
Canada is part of the North America region in the continent of the Americas. Canada's name is believed to have derived from the Iroquoian word Kanada, which means Village and is also known as The Great White North. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 10 million square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are English and French; the capital city is Ottawa and the main currency used is the Canadian dollar.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

GREEN
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - Very High
Very High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

What does the LGBTQIA+ equality status mean? Click here for more information
GREEN
2024 LGBTQIA+ SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


Geography

| ABOUT THE LOCATION

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Capital Icon
CAPITAL
Ottawa
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
North America
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Americas
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Northern
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
9984670

(square kilometers)

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Ocean Icon
SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Pacific Ocean | Atlantic Ocean | Arctic Ocean
Region Image
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COUNTRY AND REGIONS
To help you explore the various countries and regions, we have created links to relevant tools, services, and guides.
Gayther Sections - About

02 | REFUGEE CONVENTIONS & POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

The political environment and
sovereignty
Discover more about the country’s political environment, sovereignty, and whether the nation has signed up to the Geneva Refugee Convention and protocol.

Political

| AND REFUGEE CONVENTIONS

Refugee Country Guide - Government Section (500px)

LGBTQIA+

| REFUGEE STATISTICS

The estimated refugee statistical information is adapted based on the refugee data finder service for the current year and by applying the formula used by the Gayther Population Index

Refugee Country Guide - Refugees (200px) - White
REFUGEES
4,472
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
5,225
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
9,697
Refugee Country Guide - Internally Displaced Icon (200px) - White
INTERNALLY DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
138
Refugee Country Guide - Rank Icon (200px) - White
RANK
42
Find and explore
Knowing what is available and finding services and support in the country you plan to seek refuge or asylum can be challenging. The Refugee and Migrant Services directory was designed for organisations, charities and groups in countries around the world to showcase what they do and how they can help those seeking support. Explore the directory and find organisations, groups and services tailored to help people like you.

USEFUL PHRASES | CRIME TERMS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
All of the languages and terms featured within the useful phrases tool are literal translations and have not been validated or verified. The tool is provided free of charge, and by using it, you accept that you are doing so at your own risk
Refugee Country Guide - Translations Crime (500px)
CRIME
crime (english) | la criminalité (french)
ABUSE
abuse (english) | abuser de (french)
AFRAID
afraid (english) | peur (french)
ASSISTANCE
assistance (english) | assistance (french)
ASYLUM
asylum (english) | asile (french)
DEATH
death (english) | décès (french)
DETENTION
detention (english) | retenue (french)
DISPLACE
displace (english) | déplacer (french)
KIDNAPPING
kidnapping (english) | enlèvement (french)
PERSECUTION
persecution (english) | persécution (french)
RAPE
rape (english) | râpé (french)
SCARED
scared (english) | effrayé (french)
WAR
war (english) | guerre (french)

03 | NOTIFICATIONS

Key notices and information about the
country
Learn more about the current state of the country, where it stands on the LGBTQIA+ equality index, whether it has signed the Refugee Convention or Protocol, and key links to government and supporting organisational resources.
LAST UPDATED:  June 18, 2024
×  LOW-RISK  | The country has progressive laws for the LGBGTQIA+ community and typically should be safe for refugees and migrants from the community. Though progressive, they may not accept asylum applications based on persecution due to a person's sexuality or gender identity....read more

Latest

| STATUS

  • LGBTQIA+ RELATED | The country typically scores high or very high within the Gayther Equality Index. The score means that the government and society will be more accepting of the community and generally have progressive laws in place relating to the local LGBTQIA+ community, such as decriminalising same-sex relationships, the right to marry...more
  • CURRENT STATE | There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country
  • This country is categorised as being a full democracy, where the government offers all its citizens civil liberties and freedoms...more
  • GENEVA REFUGEE STATUS | This country signed up to both the refugee convention and protocol, which outlines the agreed criteria, status and rights of refugees...more
  • LGBTQIA+ ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | This country historically accepts asylum applications (membership of a particular social group) based on being persecuted for identifying with a specific sexuality or gender identity.
UNHCR Country Information Service
DISCOVER THE LATEST INFORMATION FOR REFUGEES, ASYLUM-SEEKERS AND STATELESS PEOPLE. LEARN ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR ASYLUM, RIGHTS AND DUTIES AND MORE



Government

| INFORMATION

Refugee Country Guide - Border Control Badge
CANADA
BORDER FORCE OR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
canada border services agency (cbsa) | agence des services frontaliers du canada

The border force, customs or entry services are typically linked to the police or interior ministries within a government. All services and functions are designed to control and manage a particular country’s border. The entry services are typically related to the issuing and management of visas. Some countries may require a permit to enter, leave, or stay for a specified time

Refugee Country Guide - Government Badge
CANADA
GOVERNMENT
parliament | parlement

A government is comprised of a group of people within a given country with authority to govern a country or state. Governments are typically made up of heads of state (presidents, prime ministers or chief), departments and ministries which represent specific functions and provide services for all those citizens living within the country

Refugee Country Guide - Immigration Badge
CANADA
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
immigration, refugees and citizenship canada (ircc) | french: immigration, réfugiés et citoyenneté canada

The immigration office or ministry is typically a department or organisation within a government that focuses on all things relating to immigration and residency. The department will often manage visa and residency applications, issuing of passports and national ids and all of the relevant rights for living within a given country

A tool to help during a crisis
With over 7,000 languages spoken globally, communicating with officials and those offering assistance can be challenging. The Refugee Communication Tool (RCT) is a valuable resource designed for refugees and those individuals providing assistance, enabling them to communicate with one another. The online tool enables users to select, point, and enter the necessary information in their language and in English, choosing literal translations from a list of over 100 of the most popular and commonly spoken languages globally. Explore the RCT today

04 | HEALTHCARE RELATED

key information relating to
healthcare services
Explore the type of healthcare, whether universal healthcare is available, the healthcare authority and the name of the healthcare service.

Overview

| HEALTHCARE INFORMATION

Gayther Healthcare - Universal Healthcare
UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE COVERAGE
Yes
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Category
HEALTHCARE CATEGORY
National Health Insurance (NHI)
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Authority
HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Health Canada
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
medicare
If you are residing within and are travelling to any of the European Union countries (27 countries), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, you might be eligible to the EHIC, which provides you with access to emergency care for free or at a reduced rate depending on the country.
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HEALTH
To learn more about health-related resources, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
Gayther Sections - Health

05 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION

All the essential information needed during an
emergency
When the worst happens, it is important to establish quickly the numbers and ways to reach out to get the help you need. The emergency contacts section provides telephone numbers for emergency services, including ambulances, police and fire rescue.

Emergency

| SERVICES

English | French
Official Language(s) spoken in Canada
The emergency service numbers within Canada to call during an emergency
  • AMBULANCE - when someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk (emergency medical services and technical rescue)
  • POLICE - when you feel in danger, are in dangerous situations or have witnessed a crime (law enforcement, criminal investigation, and maintenance of public order)
  • FIRE RESCUE - when a fire occurs or where a person needs rescue (fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation)


Ambulance
AMBULANCE
ambulance (english) | ambulance (french)

dial
911

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
police (english) | police (french)

dial
911

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
fire (english) | feu (french)

dial
911

Call Fire Service Now


Support

| GROUPS

When going through something challenging, we often feel alone and unable to view the situation objectively. Negative feelings and thoughts can make a situation seem worse and make us feel like no hope or end is in sight. Whatever the problem, issue, or challenge, someone has likely faced similar life obstacles. Issues they are going through now or ones that they have already overcome.

Support groups and services are typically made up of trained professionals and people who have faced similar problems. They have either overcome challenges or found ways to cope with and manage them. These exceptional groups and services are extraordinary, especially those needing a lifeline. Thousands of local and national groups and services help millions of people worldwide. Many of these people have faced some of the most demanding challenges of their lives.

Discover support groups and resources available within the country or region.
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES
To help you get help quickly, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
Gayther Sections - Emergency

06 | DISTANCE TO SAFE COUNTRIES

The distance to the top five
Safe Countries
A safe country of origin, defined within the Geneva Convention, is free from international or internal armed conflict. One that does not persecute, use the threat of violence or torture its citizens, whether temporarily or permanently. Furthermore, it neither endorses nor implements inhuman, degrading treatments or punishments. Lastly, it operates a democratic system, and the general political environment allows for civil freedoms. Each country implements its own definition of what makes a safe country, and all countries do not use one list

Top

| FIVE COUNTRIES

Take pride in
Leaving your country, all that you know, often your family and people that you care about, to venture out in the world to find a safe place takes real courage. Many face challenges, obstacles and even when they finally find a safe place to settle, they quickly discover a whole new set of problems, from language barriers to new cultural and societal traditions, all of which can be complicated for many refugees. The pride in series showcases the bravery and resilience of the many refugees around the world, people who, through no fault of their own, face difficult decisions every day. Explore the pride in series today.

USEFUL PHRASES | PROCESSING

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
All of the languages and terms featured within the useful phrases tool are literal translations and have not been validated or verified. The tool is provided free of charge, and by using it, you accept that you are doing so at your own risk
Refugee Country Guide - Translations Process (500px)
PROCESSING
processing (english) | en traitement (french)
APPLICANT
applicant (english) | demandeur (french)
APPLICATION FORM
application form (english) | formulaire de demande (french)
ASYLUM SEEKER
asylum seeker (english) | demandeur d'asile (french)
CITIZENSHIP
citizenship (english) | citoyenneté (french)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
country of origin (english) | pays d'origine (french)
DATE OF BIRTH
date of birth (english) | date de naissance (french)
DISPLACEMENT
displacement (english) | déplacement (french)
GENDER
gender (english) | le genre (french)
MIGRANT
migrant (english) | migrant (french)
NAME
name (english) | prénom (french)
NATIONALITY
nationality (english) | nationalité (french)
PROOF
proof (english) | preuve (french)
REFUGEE
refugee (english) | réfugié (french)
RELIGION
religion (english) | religion (french)
RETURN
return (english) | revenir (french)
SEXUALITY
sexuality (english) | sexualité (french)
STATUS
status (english) | statut (french)
TRANSIT
transit (english) | transit (french)

07 | LGBTQIA+ RELATED

The laws, treatment and attitudes towards the
LGBTQIA+ community
Explore the laws and societal attitudes the country has regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether from the community, an ally or someone concerned about where they are visiting, the LGBTQIA+-related section highlights many key areas that might affect visitors and those living within the country or region

IMPORTANT: This section has been created to provide general and basic understandings regarding LGBTQIA+ global rights and treatments. It is essential that before travelling, you independently establish information relating specifically to your requirements and circumstances. If you are unsure or concerned about your safety regarding visiting a specific destination, it is advisable to consult with your country’s foreign office, which will provide advice and guidance regarding destinations around the world.

Equality

| STATUS

LGBTQIA+ Equality - Very High
Very High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.1 million
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.30.6 billion
Gayther Sections- Life Sections
LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Icon
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN PLACE
Yes
(extensive laws in place)
Discover more about the community
Learn more about how this country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The equality index is based at a national level and covers areas ranging from same-sex marriages to gender recognition
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Unions Icon
SAME-SEX UNIONS RECOGNISED
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Marriage Icon
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RECOGNISED
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gender Recognition Icon
LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gay Conversion Therapy Icon
GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED
Yes

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
lesbian (english) | lesbienne (french)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay (english) | gay (french)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
bisexual (english) | bisexuel (french)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
transgender (english) | transgenres (french)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersex (english) | intersexe (french)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
asexual (english) | asexué (french)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
questioning (english) | interrogatoire (french)
Community Flag
Community
community (english) | communauté (french)
Gender Flag
Gender
gender related (english) | lié au genre (french)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
sexuality related (english) | relatif à la sexualité (french)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
non-binary (english) | non binaire (french)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (english) | queer (french)
Refugee Country Guide - Language Country (300px)
Learn more about what it means to be an
Identifying as a refugee or seeking asylum is not something people choose; instead, it is something that happens. Unfortunately, conflicts occur at any given time around the world. Whether a civil war or a battle between two or more countries, all severely impact the civilian population. Poverty, social inequality, racism, persecution, and so many more factors mean those affected have no choice but to leave their homes in search of a better future. For those affected, returning home would likely result in having to face vigilante militias, long prison sentences or, in some cases, certain death. For most refugees, the only solution is to relocate to another, safer country, because staying at home or within their country poses a significant risk. For the LGBTQIA+ community, with over a quarter of the world still criminalising same-sex relationships, the risk is very real. Learn more about what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ refugee, a resource-packed guide complete with helpful resources and interactive tools.
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LGBTQIA+
We have created links to relevant tools, services and guides to learn more about all things relating to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gayther Guides - LGBTQIA+

08 | COUNTRY NAME

The country name in
many languages

Discover the name of this country in other languages. The name is sorted by country name and languages spoken (in alphabetical order) and can be accessed by clicking on the quick links below. If you want to learn more about any given country, please click on the flag or the country name, which will open the required content in a new window



A  
Afghanistan Flag
- (dari) | کاناډا (pashto)
Albania Flag
kanadë (albanian)
Algeria Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | canada (french)
American Samoa Flag
kanata (samoan)
Andorra Flag
canadà (catalan)
Angola Flag
canadá (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
canada (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
canada (english)
Argentina Flag
canadá (spanish)
Armenia Flag
կանադա (armenian)
Australia Flag
canada (english)
Austria Flag
kanada (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
kanada (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
canada (english)
Bahrain Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
কানাডা (bengali)
Barbados Flag
canada (english)
Belarus Flag
канада (belarusian) | канада [kanada] (russian)
Belgium Flag
canada (dutch) | canada (french) | kanada (german)
Belize Flag
canada (english) | canadá (spanish)
Benin Flag
canada (french)
Bermuda Flag
canada (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
canadá (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
kanada (bosnian) | kanada (croatian) | канада [kanada] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
canada (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
canadá (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
canada (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
kanada (malay) | canada (english)
Bulgaria Flag
канада (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
canada (french)
Burundi Flag
canada (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
ប្រទេសកាណាដា (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
canada (english) | canada (french)
Canada Flag
canada (english) | canada (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
canadá (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
canada (dutch) | canada (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
canada (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | canada (french)
Chad Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | canada (french)
Channel Islands Flag
canada (english) | canada (french)
Chile Flag
canadá (spanish)
China Flag
加拿大 [jiānádà] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
canadá (spanish)
Comoros Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | - (comorian) | canada (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
canada (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
canada (french)
Cook Islands Flag
canada (english) | canada (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
canadá (spanish)
Croatia Flag
kanada (croatian)
Cuba Flag
canadá (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
καναδάς [kanadás] (greek) | kanada (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
kanada (czech)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
canada (danish)
Djibouti Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | canada (french)
Dominica Flag
canada (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
canadá (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
canadá (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
canadá (spanish)
Egypt Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
canadá (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
canadá (spanish) | canada (french)
Eritrea Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | ካናዳ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | canada (english)
Estonia Flag
kanada (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ካናዳ (amharic)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | canada (english)
Finland Flag
kanada (finnish) | kanada (swedish)
France Flag
canada (french)
French Guiana Flag
canada (french) | canada (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
canada (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
canada (french)
Gambia, The Flag
canada (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | კანადაში (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
kanada (german)
Ghana Flag
canada (english)
Gibraltar Flag
canada (english)
Greece Flag
καναδάς [kanadás] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | canada (danish)
Grenada Flag
canada (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
canadá (spanish)
Guam Flag
canada (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
canadá (spanish)
Guinea Flag
canada (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
canadá (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
canada (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
canada (french) | kanada (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
canadá (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
加拿大 [jiānádà] (cantonese) | canada (english)
Hungary Flag
kanada (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
kanada (icelandic)
India Flag
कनाडा (hindi) | canada (english)
Indonesia Flag
kanada (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
کانادا (persian)
Iraq Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
ceanada (irish (gaelic)) | canada (english)
Isle of Man Flag
canada (english)
Israel Flag
קנדה (hebrew)
Italy Flag
canada (italian)
Jamaica Flag
canada (english)
Japan Flag
カナダ (japanese)
Jordan Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
канада (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
canada (swahili) | canada (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | canada (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
캐나다 [kaenada] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
캐나다 [kaenada] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
kanadë (albanian) | канада [kanada] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
канада (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
ການາດາ (lao)
Latvia Flag
kanāda (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
canada (sesotho) | canada (english)
Liberia Flag
canada (english)
Libya Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
kanada (german)
Lithuania Flag
kanada (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
kanada (luxembourgish) | canada (french) | kanada (german)


M  
Macau Flag
加拿大 [jiānádà] (cantonese) | canadá (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
kanada (malagasy) | canada (french)
Malawi Flag
canada (chichewa) | canada (english)
Malaysia Flag
kanada (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
canada (french)
Malta Flag
kanada (maltese) | canada (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | canada (english)
Martinique Flag
canada (french)
Mauritania Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
canada (french) | canada (english)
Mayotte Flag
canada (french)
Mexico Flag
canadá (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
canada (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
canada (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
canada (french)
Mongolia Flag
канад (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
канада [kanada] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
canadá (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ကနေဒါ (burmese)


N  
Namibia Flag
canada (english)
Nauru Flag
- (nauruan) | canada (english)
Nepal Flag
क्यानाडा (nepali)
Netherlands Flag
canada (dutch)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
canada (english)
New Caledonia Flag
canada (french)
New Zealand Flag
canada (english) | canada (māori)
Nicaragua Flag
canadá (spanish)
Niger Flag
canada (french)
Nigeria Flag
canada (english)
Niue Flag
- (niuean) | canada (english)
North Macedonia Flag
канада (macedonian)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
canada (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)
Norway Flag
canada (norwegian)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
کینیڈا (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | canada (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Panama Flag
canadá (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
canada (english)
Paraguay Flag
canadá (spanish) | કેનેડા (guaraní)
Peru Flag
canadá (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
canada (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | canada (english)
Poland Flag
kanada (polish)
Portugal Flag
canadá (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
canadá (spanish) | canada (english)
Qatar Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
canada (french)
Romania Flag
canada (romanian)
Russia Flag
канада [kanada] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
kanada (kinyarwanda) | canada (english) | canada (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
canada (french)
Saint Helena Flag
canada (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
canada (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
canada (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
canada (dutch) | canada (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
canada (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
canada (french)
Samoa Flag
kanata (samoan) | canada (english)
San Marino Flag
canada (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
canadá (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
canada (french)
Serbia Flag
канада [kanada] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | canada (english) | canada (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
canada (english)
Singapore Flag
加拿大 [jiānádà] (mandarin) | canada (english) | kanada (malay) | கனடா (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
kanada (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
kanada (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
canada (english)
Somalia Flag
canada (somali) | كندا [kanada] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
kanada (afrikaans) | canada (english) | - (southern ndebele) | canada (sesotho) | canada (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Spain Flag
canadá (spanish) | canadà (catalan) | canadá (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
කැනඩාව (sinhalese) | கனடா (tamil) | canada (english)
Sudan Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
canada (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | canada (english)
Sweden Flag
kanada (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
kanada (german) | canada (french) | canada (italian) | canada (romansh)
Syria Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | canada (french) | canada (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
加拿大 [jiānádà] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
канада (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
canada (swahili) | canada (english)
Thailand Flag
แคนาดา (thai)
Togo Flag
canada (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | canada (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
canada (english)
Tunisia Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic) | canada (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
kanada (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
kanada (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
canada (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | canada (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
canada (english)
Ukraine Flag
канада [kanada] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
canada (english)
Uruguay Flag
canadá (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
canada (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
kanada (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
canada (english) | canada (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
canada (latin) | canada (italian)
Venezuela Flag
canadá (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
canada (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
canada (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
كندا [kanada] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
canada (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
canada (english) | kanadha (shona) | - (northern ndebele)

09| LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE TOOLS

All those people fleeing
bombs, bullets and tyrants
Typically, becoming a refugee is not a choice; instead, it happens. Events or circumstances result in people leaving their homes, regions or countries fleeing for their lives. Wars, violence or persecution are the cause in most cases. When people are forced to flee, they often travel to safer countries to seek asylum.

Refugees

| OVERVIEW

Many countries worldwide have improved the rights and protections of community members; however, with over 60 countries still criminalising same-sex relationships, many are still in danger. Furthermore, over ten countries still hand down a death sentence as a maximum penalty if prosecuted, meaning LGBTQIA+ people today face persecution and substantial personal risks to their lives.

For the millions of LGBTQIA+ individuals living in hostile countries, accepting their sexuality or gender identity can see them become a target and create considerable risks to their personal safety and lives. Leaving their homes, family, and all they have ever known, travelling to a new, safer country for many is the only option. Making a decision based on religious or sexual beliefs is a significant step for many. They are constantly aware that deciding to seek asylum based on these grounds could mean they will likely never return home.
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Understand more about refugees and migrants, definitions and meanings
Learn more about what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ refugee or migrant

Refugee

| MEANING

The term refugee describes a person or group of individuals forced to leave their home due to war, violence or persecution. Refugees will have crossed one or more international borders to find safety in another country, and returning home would likely endanger their lives. Members of the United Nations, also known as the UN, defined the terms and treatments related to refugees. However, the word has had a specific meaning over the past thirty years. It has been used to describe anyone looking to start a life in a new country that is safe or has a more robust economy.

A significant development occurred in 2012 when the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees amended the guidelines to allow those seeking asylum to do so on the grounds of persecution due to a person’s gender or sexual orientation. However, the challenge for many seeking asylum on those grounds is proving it to officials or assessors.
A tool displays the local name of a country in local languages with links to Gayther resources
A tool for any refugee or those in a position to assist in communicating and explaining their situation
Access the directory and discover all of the charities, organisations and groups
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LGBTQIA+ REFUGEES
To learn more about all things relating to LGBTQIA+ refugees, we have created links to relevant tools, services, and guides.
Gayther Resources - Refugees

Search

| SPECIALIST DIRECTORIES

The big directory comprises fourteen groups and over one thousand categories, from travel accommodation to home maintenance

There are thousands of events taking place, it is not always easy to know what is going on and when, Gayther can help

The Care Providers and Services directory lists businesses and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all

There are millions of non-profit organisations, advice services, and support groups worldwide, all designed to help you

The term refugee describes a person or group of individuals forced to leave their home due to war, violence or persecution

10 | DISCOVER MORE

When we explore, we learn; the more we know, the greater our
understanding of the world
Gayther is a positive platform for everyone. One that empowers people to understand more about the LGBTQIA+ community by dispelling misinformation, to showcase all aspects of the exceptional and diverse global community and all that it contributes to the world
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Discover more about sexuality, from the various identities to inspiring content and information
Discover more about the unique and diverse gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community
Discover more about the special groups and the people and organisations supporting and helping the LGBTQIA+ community
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Impress your friends with key facts and keep updated on the latest developments and trends within the community
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