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Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus)

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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.
Cyprus Flag
CYPRUS (REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS)
(pronounced - sai-pruhs | ˈsaɪprəs)
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Cyprus
DEMONYMS: Cypriot, Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot, Asian
Cyprus is part of the Western Asia region in the continent of Asia. Cyprus is also known as the island of love. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 9.3 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are Greek and Turkish, the capital city is Nicosia and the main currency used is the Euro.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

GREEN
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - Medium-High
Medium-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
Nicosia
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
Western Asia
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Asia
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Northern
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
9250

(square kilometers)

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Ocean Icon
SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Atlantic 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
1,031
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
836
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
1,866
Refugee Country Guide - Internally Displaced Icon (200px) - White
INTERNALLY DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
2
Refugee Country Guide - Rank Icon (200px) - White
RANK
58
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
έγκλημα [énklima] (greek) | suç (turkish)
ABUSE
κατάχρηση [katáchrisi] (greek) | taciz (turkish)
AFRAID
φοβισμένος [fovisménos] (greek) | korkmuş (turkish)
ASSISTANCE
βοήθεια [voítheia] (greek) | yardım (turkish)
ASYLUM
άσυλο [ásylo] (greek) | iltica (turkish)
DEATH
θάνατος [thánatos] (greek) | ölüm (turkish)
DETENTION
κράτηση στη φυλακή [krátisi sti fylakí] (greek) | tutuklama (turkish)
DISPLACE
εκτοπίζω [ektopízo] (greek) | yerinden çıkarmak (turkish)
KIDNAPPING
απαγωγή [apagogí] (greek) | kaçırma (turkish)
PERSECUTION
καταδίωξη [katadíoxi] (greek) | zulüm (turkish)
RAPE
βιασμός [viasmós] (greek) | kolza (turkish)
SCARED
φοβισμένος [fovisménos] (greek) | korkmuş (turkish)
WAR
πόλεμος [pólemos] (greek) | savaş (turkish)

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 medium-high or medium-low within the Gayther Equality Index. The score means that the government and society are potentially transitioning regarding acceptance. Though the country may have some progressive laws in place in certain areas, they still need to make progress in the overall rights and protection for the wider local LGBTQIA+ community...more
  • CURRENT STATE | There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country
  • This country is categorised as being a flawed or defective democracy, where it follows democratic principles but where there are known issues...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 | It is unknown whether this country accepts asylum applications (membership of a particular social group) based on being persecuted for identifying with a specific sexuality or gender identity. There is no public information to support their position on applications.
UNHCR Country Information Service
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Government

| INFORMATION

Refugee Country Guide - Border Control Badge
CYPRUS (REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS)
BORDER FORCE OR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
τελωνεία και ειδικοί φόροι κατανάλωσης | gümrük ve tüketim vergisi

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
CYPRUS (REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS)
GOVERNMENT
βουλή των αντιπροσώπων vouli antiprosópon| temsilciler meclisi

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
CYPRUS (REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS)
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
τμήμα πολιτικού μητρώου και μετανάστευσης | nüfus ve göç dairesi başkanlığı

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
Ministry of Health
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
γενικό σύστημα υγείας κύπρου (γεσυ) | genikó sýstima ygeías kýprou (gesy) | kıbrıs genel sağlık sistemi (gesy)
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

Greek | Turkish
Official Language(s) spoken in Republic of Cyprus (Southern Cyprus)
The emergency service numbers within Republic of Cyprus (Southern Cyprus) 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
ασθενοφόρο (asthenofóro) (greek) | ambulans (turkish)

dial
112 / 199

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
αστυνομία (astynomía) (greek) | polis (turkish)

dial
112 / 199

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
φωτιά (fotiá) (greek) | ateş (turkish)

dial
112 / 199

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
επεξεργασία [epexergasía] (greek) | işleme (turkish)
APPLICANT
αιτών [aitón] (greek) | başvuru sahibi (turkish)
APPLICATION FORM
αίτηση [aítisi] (greek) | başvuru formu (turkish)
ASYLUM SEEKER
αιτών άσυλο (greek) | sığınmacı (turkish)
CITIZENSHIP
ιθαγένεια [ithagéneia] (greek) | vatandaşlık (turkish)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
χώρα προέλευσης (greek) | menşei ülke (turkish)
DATE OF BIRTH
ημερομηνια γεννησης (greek) | doğum tarihi (turkish)
DISPLACEMENT
μετατόπιση [metatópisi] (greek) | deplasman (turkish)
GENDER
γένος [génos] (greek) | cinsiyet (turkish)
MIGRANT
μετανάστης [metanástis] (greek) | göçmen (turkish)
NAME
όνομα [ónoma] (greek) | isim (turkish)
NATIONALITY
ιθαγένεια [ithagéneia] (greek) | milliyet (turkish)
PROOF
απόδειξη [apódeixi] (greek) | kanıt (turkish)
REFUGEE
πρόσφυγας [prósfygas] (greek) | mülteci (turkish)
RELIGION
θρησκεία [thriskeía] (greek) | din (turkish)
RETURN
επιστροφη [epistrofi] (greek) | dönüş (turkish)
SEXUALITY
σεξουαλικότητα [sexoualikótita] (greek) | cinsellik (turkish)
STATUS
κατάσταση [katástasi] (greek) | durum (turkish)
TRANSIT
διαμετακόμιση [diametakómisi] (greek) | transit (turkish)

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 - Medium-High
Medium-High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.33.5 thousand
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.460.9 million
Gayther Sections- Life Sections
LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Icon
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN PLACE
Yes
(some laws in place)
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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
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gender Recognition Icon
LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION
No
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
λεσβία [lesvía] (greek) | lezbiyen (turkish)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay [gay] (greek) | eşcinsel (turkish)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
αμφιφυλόφιλος [amfifylófilos] (greek) | biseksüel (turkish)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
τρανσέξουαλ (greek) | transeksüel (turkish)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersex (greek) | interseks (turkish)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
άφυλος (greek) | aseksüel (turkish)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
ερώτηση (greek) | sorgulama (turkish)
Community Flag
Community
κοινότητα [koinótita] (greek) | toplum (turkish)
Gender Flag
Gender
σχετικό με το φύλο (greek) | cinsiyetle ilgili (turkish)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
σεξουαλικότητα (greek) | cinsellikle ilgili (turkish)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
μη δυαδικό (greek) | ikili olmayan (turkish)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (greek) | kuir (turkish)
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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) | سیپروس (pashto)
Albania Flag
qipro (albanian)
Algeria Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | chypre (french)
American Samoa Flag
cyprus (samoan)
Andorra Flag
xipre (catalan)
Angola Flag
chipre (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Argentina Flag
chipre (spanish)
Armenia Flag
cyprus (armenian)
Australia Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Austria Flag
zypern (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
kipr (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Bahrain Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
সাইপ্রাসদ্বিপ (bengali)
Barbados Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Belarus Flag
кіпр (belarusian) | кипр [kipr] (russian)
Belgium Flag
cyprus (dutch) | chypre (french) | zypern (german)
Belize Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chipre (spanish)
Benin Flag
chypre (french)
Bermuda Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
chipre (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
kipar (bosnian) | kipar (croatian) | кипар [kipar] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
chipre (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
cyprus (malay) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Bulgaria Flag
кипър (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
chypre (french)
Burundi Flag
chypre (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
ស៊ីប (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chypre (french)
Canada Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chypre (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
chipre (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
cyprus (dutch) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | chypre (french)
Chad Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | chypre (french)
Channel Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chypre (french)
Chile Flag
chipre (spanish)
China Flag
塞浦路斯 [sāipǔlùsī] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
chipre (spanish)
Comoros Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | - (comorian) | chypre (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
chypre (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
chypre (french)
Cook Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | kaiperu (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
chipre (spanish)
Croatia Flag
kipar (croatian)
Cuba Flag
chipre (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
κύπρος [kýpros] (greek) | kıbrıs (turkish)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
cypern (danish)
Djibouti Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | chypre (french)
Dominica Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
chipre (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
chipre (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
chipre (spanish)
Egypt Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
chipre (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
chipre (spanish) | chypre (french)
Eritrea Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | ቆጵሮስ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Estonia Flag
küpros (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ቆጵሮስ (amharic)
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Finland Flag
kypros (finnish) | cypern (swedish)
France Flag
chypre (french)
French Guiana Flag
chypre (french) | chypre (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
chypre (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
chypre (french)
Gambia, The Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | კვიპროსი (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
zypern (german)
Ghana Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Gibraltar Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Greece Flag
κύπρος [kýpros] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | cypern (danish)
Grenada Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
chipre (spanish)
Guam Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
chipre (spanish)
Guinea Flag
chypre (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
chipre (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
chypre (french) | lil chip (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
chipre (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
塞浦路斯 [sāipǔlùsī] (cantonese) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Hungary Flag
ciprus (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
kýpur (icelandic)
India Flag
साइप्रस (hindi) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Indonesia Flag
siprus (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
قبرس (persian)
Iraq Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
an chipir (irish (gaelic)) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Isle of Man Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Israel Flag
קַפרִיסִין (hebrew)
Italy Flag
cipro (italian)
Jamaica Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Japan Flag
キプロス (japanese)
Jordan Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
кипр (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
cyprus (swahili) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
키프로스 [kipeuloseu] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
키프로스 [kipeuloseu] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
qipro (albanian) | кипар [kipar] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
кипр (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
cyprus (lao)
Latvia Flag
kipra (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
cyprus (sesotho) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Liberia Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Libya Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
zypern (german)
Lithuania Flag
kipras (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
zypern (luxembourgish) | chypre (french) | zypern (german)


M  
Macau Flag
塞浦路斯 [sāipǔlùsī] (cantonese) | chipre (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
sipra (malagasy) | chypre (french)
Malawi Flag
cyprus (chichewa) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Malaysia Flag
cyprus (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
chypre (french)
Malta Flag
ċipru (maltese) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Martinique Flag
chypre (french)
Mauritania Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
chypre (french) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Mayotte Flag
chypre (french)
Mexico Flag
chipre (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
cipru (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
chypre (french)
Mongolia Flag
кипр (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
кипар [kipar] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
chipre (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ဆိုက်ပရပ်စ် (burmese)


N  
Namibia Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Nauru Flag
- (nauruan) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Nepal Flag
साइप्रस (nepali)
Netherlands Flag
cyprus (dutch)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
New Caledonia Flag
chypre (french)
New Zealand Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | kaiperu (māori)
Nicaragua Flag
chipre (spanish)
Niger Flag
chypre (french)
Nigeria Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Niue Flag
- (niuean) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
North Macedonia Flag
кипар (macedonian)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)
Norway Flag
kypros (norwegian)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
قبرص (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Panama Flag
chipre (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Paraguay Flag
chipre (spanish) | સાયપ્રસ (guaraní)
Peru Flag
chipre (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
sayprus (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Poland Flag
cypr (polish)
Portugal Flag
chipre (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
chipre (spanish) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Qatar Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
chypre (french)
Romania Flag
cipru (romanian)
Russia Flag
кипр [kipr] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
kupuro (kinyarwanda) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chypre (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
chypre (french)
Saint Helena Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
cyprus (dutch) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
chypre (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
chypre (french)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Samoa Flag
cyprus (samoan) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
San Marino Flag
cipro (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
chipre (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
chypre (french)
Serbia Flag
кипар [kipar] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chypre (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Singapore Flag
塞浦路斯 [sāipǔlùsī] (mandarin) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | cyprus (malay) | சைப்ரஸ் (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
cyprus (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
ciper (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Somalia Flag
cyprus (somali) | قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
ciprus (afrikaans) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | - (southern ndebele) | cyprus (sesotho) | cyprus (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Spain Flag
chipre (spanish) | xipre (catalan) | chipre (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
සයිප්රස් (sinhalese) | சைப்ரஸ் (tamil) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Sudan Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
cyprus (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Sweden Flag
cypern (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
zypern (german) | chypre (french) | cipro (italian) | cipro (romansh)
Syria Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | chypre (french) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
塞浦路斯 [sāipǔlùsī] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
кипр (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
cyprus (swahili) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Thailand Flag
ประเทศไซปรัส (thai)
Togo Flag
chypre (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Tunisia Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic) | chypre (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
kıbrıs (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
kipr (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Ukraine Flag
кіпр [kipr] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
United States of America (USA) Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Uruguay Flag
chipre (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
kipr (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | chypre (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
cyprius genere (latin) | cipro (italian)
Venezuela Flag
chipre (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
síp (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
chypre (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
قبرص [qubrus] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
cyprus (republic of cyprus) (english) | saipurasi (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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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
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LGBTQIA+ REFUGEES
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| 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 the unique and diverse gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community
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