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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.
Costa Rica Flag
COSTA RICA
(pronounced - ko-stuh ree-kuh | ˌkɒstə ˈriːkə)
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Costa Rica
DEMONYMS: Costa Rican, American, New Worlder
Costa Rica is part of the Central America region in the continent of the Americas. The name Costa Rica is believed to have derived from the Spanish words, which means rich coast. It is in the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, near the equator and is 51.1 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is Spanish, the capital city is San José, and the main currency used is the Costa Rican Colon.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

GREEN
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - High
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
San Jose
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
Central America
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Americas
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Tropics
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
51100

(square kilometers)

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Ocean Icon
SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Pacific 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
618
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
5,113
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
5,731
Refugee Country Guide - Internally Displaced Icon (200px) - White
INTERNALLY DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
9
Refugee Country Guide - Rank Icon (200px) - White
RANK
36
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
crimen (spanish)
ABUSE
abuso (spanish)
AFRAID
asustado (spanish)
ASSISTANCE
asistencia (spanish)
ASYLUM
asilo (spanish)
DEATH
muerte (spanish)
DETENTION
detención (spanish)
DISPLACE
desplazar (spanish)
KIDNAPPING
secuestro (spanish)
PERSECUTION
persecucion (spanish)
RAPE
violación (spanish)
SCARED
asustado (spanish)
WAR
guerra (spanish)

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 - Government Badge
COSTA RICA
GOVERNMENT
asamblea legislativa

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
COSTA RICA
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
dirección general de migración y extranjería

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
Social Insurance (Bismarck)
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Authority
HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Costa Rican Social Insurance Fund
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
caja costarricense de seguro social (ccss)
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

Spanish
Official Language(s) spoken in Costa Rica
The emergency service numbers within Costa Rica 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
ambulancia (spanish)

dial
911

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
policía (spanish)

dial
911

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
fuego (spanish)

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
tratamiento (spanish)
APPLICANT
solicitante (spanish)
APPLICATION FORM
formulario de aplicación (spanish)
ASYLUM SEEKER
solicitante de asilo (spanish)
CITIZENSHIP
ciudadanía (spanish)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
país de origen (spanish)
DATE OF BIRTH
fecha de nacimiento (spanish)
DISPLACEMENT
desplazamiento (spanish)
GENDER
género (spanish)
MIGRANT
inmigrante (spanish)
NAME
nombre (spanish)
NATIONALITY
nacionalidad (spanish)
PROOF
prueba (spanish)
REFUGEE
refugiado (spanish)
RELIGION
religión (spanish)
RETURN
regreso (spanish)
SEXUALITY
sexualidad (spanish)
STATUS
estado (spanish)
TRANSIT
tránsito (spanish)

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 - High
High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.138.5 thousand
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.1.1 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
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gay Conversion Therapy Icon
GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED
No

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
lesbiana (spanish)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay (spanish)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
bisexual (spanish)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
transgénero (spanish)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersexual (spanish)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
asexual (spanish)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
cuestionando (spanish)
Community Flag
Community
comunidad (spanish)
Gender Flag
Gender
relacionado con el género (spanish)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
relacionado con la sexualidad (spanish)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
no binario (spanish)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (spanish)
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) | کوستاریکا (pashto)
Albania Flag
kostarikë (albanian)
Algeria Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | costa rica (french)
American Samoa Flag
costa rica (samoan)
Andorra Flag
costa rica (catalan)
Angola Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
costa rica (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
costa rica (english)
Argentina Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Armenia Flag
կոստա ռիկա (armenian)
Australia Flag
costa rica (english)
Austria Flag
costa rica (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
costa rica (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
costa rica (english)
Bahrain Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
কোস্টারিকা (bengali)
Barbados Flag
costa rica (english)
Belarus Flag
коста-рыка (belarusian) | коста-рика [kosta-rika] (russian)
Belgium Flag
costa rica (dutch) | costa rica (french) | costa rica (german)
Belize Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (spanish)
Benin Flag
costa rica (french)
Bermuda Flag
costa rica (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
costa rica (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
kostarika (bosnian) | kostarika (croatian) | костарика [kostarika] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
costa rica (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
costa rica (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
costa rica (malay) | costa rica (english)
Bulgaria Flag
коста рика (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
costa rica (french)
Burundi Flag
costa rica (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
កូស្តារីកា (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (french)
Canada Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
costa rica (dutch) | costa rica (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
costa rica (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | costa rica (french)
Chad Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | costa rica (french)
Channel Islands Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (french)
Chile Flag
costa rica (spanish)
China Flag
哥斯达黎加 [gēsīdálíjiā] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Comoros Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | - (comorian) | costa rica (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
costa rica (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
costa rica (french)
Cook Islands Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Croatia Flag
kostarika (croatian)
Cuba Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
κόστα ρίκα [kósta ríka] (greek) | kosta rika (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
kostarika (czech)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
costa rica (danish)
Djibouti Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | costa rica (french)
Dominica Flag
costa rica (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
costa rica (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
costa rica (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Egypt Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
costa rica (spanish) | costa rica (french)
Eritrea Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | ኮስታ ሪካ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | costa rica (english)
Estonia Flag
costa rica (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ኮስታ ሪካ (amharic)
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
costa rica (english)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | costa rica (english)
Finland Flag
costa ricassa (finnish) | costa rica (swedish)
France Flag
costa rica (french)
French Guiana Flag
costa rica (french) | costa rica (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
costa rica (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
costa rica (french)
Gambia, The Flag
costa rica (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | კოსტა - რიკა (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
costa rica (german)
Ghana Flag
costa rica (english)
Gibraltar Flag
costa rica (english)
Greece Flag
κόστα ρίκα [kósta ríka] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | costa rica (danish)
Grenada Flag
costa rica (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Guam Flag
costa rica (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Guinea Flag
costa rica (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
costa rica (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
costa rica (french) | costa rica (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
哥斯達黎加 [gēsīdálíjiā] (cantonese) | costa rica (english)
Hungary Flag
costa rica (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
kosta ríka (icelandic)
India Flag
कोस्टा रिका (hindi) | costa rica (english)
Indonesia Flag
kosta rika (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
کاستاریکا (persian)
Iraq Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
costa rica (irish (gaelic)) | costa rica (english)
Isle of Man Flag
costa rica (english)
Israel Flag
קוסטה ריקה (hebrew)
Italy Flag
costa rica (italian)
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
costa rica (french)
Jamaica Flag
costa rica (english)
Japan Flag
コスタリカ (japanese)
Jordan Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
коста-рика (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
costa rica (swahili) | costa rica (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | costa rica (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
코스타리카 [koseutalika] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
코스타리카 [koseutalika] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
kostarikë (albanian) | костарика [kostarika] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
коста рика (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
costa rica (lao)
Latvia Flag
kostarika (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
costa rica (sesotho) | costa rica (english)
Liberia Flag
costa rica (english)
Libya Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
costa rica (german)
Lithuania Flag
kosta rika (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
costa rica (luxembourgish) | costa rica (french) | costa rica (german)


M  
Macau Flag
哥斯達黎加 [gēsīdálíjiā] (cantonese) | costa rica (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
costa rica (malagasy) | costa rica (french)
Malawi Flag
costa rica (chichewa) | costa rica (english)
Malaysia Flag
costa rica (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
costa rica (french)
Malta Flag
kosta rika (maltese) | costa rica (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | costa rica (english)
Martinique Flag
costa rica (french)
Mauritania Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
costa rica (french) | costa rica (english)
Mayotte Flag
costa rica (french)
Mexico Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
costa rica (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
costa rica (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
costa rica (french)
Mongolia Flag
коста рика (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
костарика [kostarika] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ကော့စတာရီကာ (burmese)


N  
Namibia Flag
costa rica (english)
Nauru Flag
- (nauruan) | costa rica (english)
Nepal Flag
कोस्टा रिका (nepali)
Netherlands Flag
costa rica (dutch)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
costa rica (english)
New Caledonia Flag
costa rica (french)
New Zealand Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (māori)
Nicaragua Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Niger Flag
costa rica (french)
Nigeria Flag
costa rica (english)
Niue Flag
- (niuean) | costa rica (english)
North Macedonia Flag
коста рика (macedonian)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
costa rica (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)
Norway Flag
costa rica (norwegian)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
کوسٹا ریکا (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | costa rica (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Panama Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
costa rica (english)
Paraguay Flag
costa rica (spanish) | કોસ્ટા રિકા (guaraní)
Peru Flag
costa rica (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
kosta rika (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | costa rica (english)
Poland Flag
kostaryka (polish)
Portugal Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
costa rica (spanish) | costa rica (english)
Qatar Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
costa rica (french)
Romania Flag
costa rica (romanian)
Russia Flag
коста-рика [kosta-rika] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
kosta rika (kinyarwanda) | costa rica (english) | costa rica (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
costa rica (french)
Saint Helena Flag
costa rica (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
costa rica (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
costa rica (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
costa rica (dutch) | costa rica (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
costa rica (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
costa rica (french)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag
costa rica (english)
Samoa Flag
costa rica (samoan) | costa rica (english)
San Marino Flag
costa rica (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
costa rica (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
costa rica (french)
Serbia Flag
костарика [kostarika] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | costa rica (english) | costa rica (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
costa rica (english)
Singapore Flag
哥斯达黎加 [gēsīdálíjiā] (mandarin) | costa rica (english) | costa rica (malay) | கோஸ்ட்டா ரிக்கா (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
kostarika (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
kostarika (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
costa rica (english)
Somalia Flag
costa rica (somali) | كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
costa rica (afrikaans) | costa rica (english) | - (southern ndebele) | costa rica (sesotho) | costa rica (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Spain Flag
costa rica (spanish) | costa rica (catalan) | costa rica (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
කොස්ට රිකා (sinhalese) | கோஸ்ட்டா ரிக்கா (tamil) | costa rica (english)
Sudan Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
costa rica (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | costa rica (english)
Sweden Flag
costa rica (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
costa rica (german) | costa rica (french) | costa rica (italian) | costa rica (romansh)
Syria Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | costa rica (french) | costa rica (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
哥斯达黎加 [gēsīdálíjiā] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
коста-рика (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
costa rica (swahili) | costa rica (english)
Thailand Flag
คอสตาริกา (thai)
Togo Flag
costa rica (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | costa rica (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
costa rica (english)
Tunisia Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic) | costa rica (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
kosta rika (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
kosta rika (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
costa rica (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | costa rica (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
costa rica (english)
Ukraine Flag
коста-ріка [kosta-rika] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
costa rica (english)
United States of America (USA) Flag
costa rica (english)
Uruguay Flag
costa rica (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
costa rica (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
kosta-rika (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
costa rica (english) | costa rica (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
costa rica (latin) | costa rica (italian)
Venezuela Flag
costa rica (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
costa rica (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
costa rica (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
كوستا ريكا [kusta rika] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
costa rica (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
costa rica (english) | kosita rika (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
Not sure what you are looking for? There are many ways to find what you need quickly; the search section provides links to the many search services
Impress your friends with key facts and keep updated on the latest developments and trends within the community
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