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Greece

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Help and assistance for Refugees and Migrants
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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.
Greece Flag
GREECE
(pronounced - grees | griːs)
OFFICIAL NAME: Hellenic Republic
DEMONYMS: Greek, Hellenic, European
Greece is part of the Southern Europe region in the continent of Europe. Greece is also known as the Hellas or Hellenes, which origins from the story of Hellen, the founding father of all the Greek tribes. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 131.9 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is Greek, the capital city is Athens, and the main currency used is the Euro.

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
Athens
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
Southern Europe
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Europe
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Northern
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
131940

(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
5,078
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
863
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
5,940
Refugee Country Guide - Internally Displaced Icon (200px) - White
INTERNALLY DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
99
Refugee Country Guide - Rank Icon (200px) - White
RANK
38
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)
ABUSE
κατάχρηση [katáchrisi] (greek)
AFRAID
φοβισμένος [fovisménos] (greek)
ASSISTANCE
βοήθεια [voítheia] (greek)
ASYLUM
άσυλο [ásylo] (greek)
DEATH
θάνατος [thánatos] (greek)
DETENTION
κράτηση στη φυλακή [krátisi sti fylakí] (greek)
DISPLACE
εκτοπίζω [ektopízo] (greek)
KIDNAPPING
απαγωγή [apagogí] (greek)
PERSECUTION
καταδίωξη [katadíoxi] (greek)
RAPE
βιασμός [viasmós] (greek)
SCARED
φοβισμένος [fovisménos] (greek)
WAR
πόλεμος [pólemos] (greek)

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
GREECE
GOVERNMENT
βουλή των ελλήνων | vouli ton ellinon

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
GREECE
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
υπουργείο μετανάστευσης και ασύλου

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 Service (Beveridge)
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Authority
HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Unified Social Security Fund
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
National Healthcare Service (ESY) | Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας (ΕΣΥ)
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
Official Language(s) spoken in Greece
The emergency service numbers within Greece 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)

dial
112

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
αστυνομία (astynomía) (greek)

dial
112

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
φωτιά (fotiá) (greek)

dial
112

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)
APPLICANT
αιτών [aitón] (greek)
APPLICATION FORM
αίτηση [aítisi] (greek)
ASYLUM SEEKER
αιτών άσυλο (greek)
CITIZENSHIP
ιθαγένεια [ithagéneia] (greek)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
χώρα προέλευσης (greek)
DATE OF BIRTH
ημερομηνια γεννησης (greek)
DISPLACEMENT
μετατόπιση [metatópisi] (greek)
GENDER
γένος [génos] (greek)
MIGRANT
μετανάστης [metanástis] (greek)
NAME
όνομα [ónoma] (greek)
NATIONALITY
ιθαγένεια [ithagéneia] (greek)
PROOF
απόδειξη [apódeixi] (greek)
REFUGEE
πρόσφυγας [prósfygas] (greek)
RELIGION
θρησκεία [thriskeía] (greek)
RETURN
επιστροφη [epistrofi] (greek)
SEXUALITY
σεξουαλικότητα [sexoualikótita] (greek)
STATUS
κατάσταση [katástasi] (greek)
TRANSIT
διαμετακόμιση [diametakómisi] (greek)

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.271.9 thousand
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.3.9 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)
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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
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
λεσβία [lesvía] (greek)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay [gay] (greek)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
αμφιφυλόφιλος [amfifylófilos] (greek)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
τρανσέξουαλ (greek)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersex (greek)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
άφυλος (greek)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
ερώτηση (greek)
Community Flag
Community
κοινότητα [koinótita] (greek)
Gender Flag
Gender
σχετικό με το φύλο (greek)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
σεξουαλικότητα (greek)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
μη δυαδικό (greek)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (greek)
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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) | یونان (pashto)
Albania Flag
greqi (albanian)
Algeria Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | grèce (french)
American Samoa Flag
greece (samoan)
Andorra Flag
grècia (catalan)
Angola Flag
grécia (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
greece (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
greece (english)
Argentina Flag
grecia (spanish)
Armenia Flag
հունաստան (armenian)
Australia Flag
greece (english)
Austria Flag
griechenland (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
yunanıstan (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
greece (english)
Bahrain Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
গ্রীস (bengali)
Barbados Flag
greece (english)
Belarus Flag
грэцыя (belarusian) | греция [gretsiya] (russian)
Belgium Flag
griekenland (dutch) | grèce (french) | griechenland (german)
Belize Flag
greece (english) | grecia (spanish)
Benin Flag
grèce (french)
Bermuda Flag
greece (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
grecia (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
grčka (bosnian) | grčka (croatian) | грчка [grchka] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
greece (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
grécia (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
greece (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
greece (malay) | greece (english)
Bulgaria Flag
гърция (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
grèce (french)
Burundi Flag
grèce (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
ប្រទេសក្រិក (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
greece (english) | grèce (french)
Canada Flag
greece (english) | grèce (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
grécia (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
griekenland (dutch) | greece (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
greece (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | grèce (french)
Chad Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | grèce (french)
Channel Islands Flag
greece (english) | grèce (french)
Chile Flag
grecia (spanish)
China Flag
希腊 [xīlà] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
grecia (spanish)
Comoros Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | - (comorian) | grèce (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
grèce (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
grèce (french)
Cook Islands Flag
greece (english) | kariki (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
grecia (spanish)
Croatia Flag
grčka (croatian)
Cuba Flag
grecia (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
ελλάδα [elláda] (greek) | yunanistan (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
řecko (czech)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
grækenland (danish)
Djibouti Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | grèce (french)
Dominica Flag
greece (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
grecia (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
grécia (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
grecia (spanish)
Egypt Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
grecia (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
grecia (spanish) | grèce (french)
Eritrea Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | ግሪኽ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | greece (english)
Estonia Flag
kreeka (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ግሪክ (amharic)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | greece (english)
Finland Flag
kreikka (finnish) | grekland (swedish)
France Flag
grèce (french)
French Guiana Flag
grèce (french) | grèce (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
grèce (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
grèce (french)
Gambia, The Flag
greece (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | greece (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
griechenland (german)
Ghana Flag
greece (english)
Gibraltar Flag
greece (english)
Greece Flag
ελλάδα [elláda] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | grækenland (danish)
Grenada Flag
greece (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
grecia (spanish)
Guam Flag
greece (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
grecia (spanish)
Guinea Flag
grèce (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
grécia (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
greece (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
grèce (french) | grès (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
grecia (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
希臘 [xīlà] (cantonese) | greece (english)
Hungary Flag
görögország (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
grikkland (icelandic)
India Flag
यूनान (hindi) | greece (english)
Indonesia Flag
yunani (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
یونان (persian)
Iraq Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
an ghréig (irish (gaelic)) | greece (english)
Isle of Man Flag
greece (english)
Israel Flag
יָוָן (hebrew)
Italy Flag
grecia (italian)
Jamaica Flag
greece (english)
Japan Flag
ギリシャ (japanese)
Jordan Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
грекия (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
ugiriki (swahili) | greece (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | greece (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
그리스 [geuliseu] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
그리스 [geuliseu] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
greqi (albanian) | грчка [grchka] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
греция (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
ເກຣັກ (lao)
Latvia Flag
grieķija (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
greece (sesotho) | greece (english)
Liberia Flag
greece (english)
Libya Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
griechenland (german)
Lithuania Flag
graikija (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
griichenland (luxembourgish) | grèce (french) | griechenland (german)


M  
Macau Flag
希臘 [xīlà] (cantonese) | grécia (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
gresy (malagasy) | grèce (french)
Malawi Flag
greece (chichewa) | greece (english)
Malaysia Flag
greece (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
grèce (french)
Malta Flag
il-greċja (maltese) | greece (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | greece (english)
Martinique Flag
grèce (french)
Mauritania Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
grèce (french) | greece (english)
Mayotte Flag
grèce (french)
Mexico Flag
grecia (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
greece (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
grecia (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
grèce (french)
Mongolia Flag
грек (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
грчка [grchka] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
grécia (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ဂရိနိုင်ငံ (burmese)


N  
Namibia Flag
greece (english)
Nauru Flag
- (nauruan) | greece (english)
Nepal Flag
ग्रीस (nepali)
Netherlands Flag
griekenland (dutch)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
greece (english)
New Caledonia Flag
grèce (french)
New Zealand Flag
greece (english) | kariki (māori)
Nicaragua Flag
grecia (spanish)
Niger Flag
grèce (french)
Nigeria Flag
greece (english)
Niue Flag
- (niuean) | greece (english)
North Macedonia Flag
грција (macedonian)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
greece (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)
Norway Flag
hellas (norwegian)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
یونان (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | greece (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Panama Flag
grecia (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
greece (english)
Paraguay Flag
grecia (spanish) | ગ્રીસ (guaraní)
Peru Flag
grecia (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
gresya (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | greece (english)
Poland Flag
grecja (polish)
Portugal Flag
grécia (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
grecia (spanish) | greece (english)
Qatar Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
grèce (french)
Romania Flag
grecia (romanian)
Russia Flag
греция [gretsiya] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
ubugereki (kinyarwanda) | greece (english) | grèce (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
grèce (french)
Saint Helena Flag
greece (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
greece (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
greece (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
griekenland (dutch) | greece (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
grèce (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
grèce (french)
Samoa Flag
greece (samoan) | greece (english)
San Marino Flag
grecia (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
grécia (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
grèce (french)
Serbia Flag
грчка [grchka] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | greece (english) | grèce (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
greece (english)
Singapore Flag
希腊 [xīlà] (mandarin) | greece (english) | greece (malay) | கிரீஸ் (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
grécko (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
grčija (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
greece (english)
Somalia Flag
greece (somali) | اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
griekeland (afrikaans) | greece (english) | - (southern ndebele) | greece (sesotho) | greece (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Spain Flag
grecia (spanish) | grècia (catalan) | grecia (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
ග්රීසිය (sinhalese) | கிரீஸ் (tamil) | greece (english)
Sudan Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
griekenland (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | greece (english)
Sweden Flag
grekland (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
griechenland (german) | grèce (french) | grecia (italian) | grecia (romansh)
Syria Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | grèce (french) | greece (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
希腊 [xīlà] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
юнон (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
ugiriki (swahili) | greece (english)
Thailand Flag
กรีซ (thai)
Togo Flag
grèce (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | greece (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
greece (english)
Tunisia Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic) | grèce (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
yunanistan (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
gresiýa (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
greece (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | greece (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
greece (english)
Ukraine Flag
греція [hretsiya] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
greece (english)
Uruguay Flag
grecia (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
greece (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
gretsiya (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
greece (english) | grèce (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
graecia (latin) | grecia (italian)
Venezuela Flag
grecia (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
hy lạp (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
grèce (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
اليونان [alyunan] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
greece (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
greece (english) | girisi (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.
Discover all of the refugee and migrant resources on Gayther
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
Discover Gayther Trinary, three unique services focused on the different aspects and requirements of the LGBTQIA+ community
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