Gayther Refugee and Migrant Country Guides

Micronesia, Federated States of

Micronesia and Oceania

Help and assistance for Refugees and Migrants

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GAYTHER REFUGEE AND MIGRANT COUNTRY GUIDES

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

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.

| IN PAGE LINKS

00 | FOREWORD

01 | ABOUT

02 | REFUGEE CONVENTION AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

POLITICAL AND REFUGEE CONVENTIONS

LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE STATISTICS

03 | NOTIFICATIONS

NOTIFICATIONS

LATEST STATUS

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

04 | HEALTHCARE RELATED

HEALTHCARE INFORMATION

05 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION

06 | DISTANCE TO SAFE COUNTRIES

ABOUT

TOP FIVE

07 | LGBTQIA+ RELATED

08 | COUNTRY NAME

COUNTRY NAMES - in alphabetical order

09| LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE TOOLS

LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE TOOLS

10 | DISCOVER MORE

** USEFUL 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.

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

(pronounced - feh-duh-rei-tuhd steits uhv mai-kruh-nee-zhuh | ˈfɛdəreɪtɪd steɪts əv ˌmaɪkrəʊˈniːzɪə)

OFFICIAL NAME: Federated States of Micronesia

DEMONYMS: Micronesian, Oceanian

The Federated States of Micronesia is part of the Micronesia region in the continent of Oceania. The Federated States of Micronesia's name is believed to have derived from the Greek words meaning small and islands. It is in the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, near the equator and is 702 square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are English, Chuukese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian and Yapese; the capital city is Palikir, and the main currency used is the U.S. Dollar.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

GREEN

2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT

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

CAPITAL

Palikir

REGION

Micronesia

CONTINENT

Oceania

HEMISPHERE

Tropics

AREA

702

(square kilometers)

SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)

Pacific Ocean

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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.

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.

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Political

| AND REFUGEE CONVENTIONS

SIGNED GENEVA CONVENTION

Click to learn more about the 1951 Refugee Convention

SIGNED GENEVA PROTOCOL

Click to learn more about the 1967 UN Refugee Protocol

SOVEREIGNTY

UN Member State

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ENVIRONMENT

Not Applicable

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POSSIBLY ACCEPTS LGBTQIA*

Unknown

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OUTSOURCES ASYLUM

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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

REFUGEES

ASYLUM

TOTAL DISPLACED

INTERNALLY DISPLACED

STATELESS

RANK

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REFUGEE AND MIGRANT SERVICES

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

CRIME

crime (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

ABUSE

abuse (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

AFRAID

afraid (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

ASSISTANCE

assistance (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

ASYLUM

asylum (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

DEATH

death (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

DETENTION

detention (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

DISPLACE

displace (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

KIDNAPPING

kidnapping (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

PERSECUTION

persecution (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

RAPE

rape (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

SCARED

scared (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

WAR

war (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

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
The categorisation of this country is unknown, which is likely due to insufficient public information, being a de facto or non-UN member state, a country that is experiencing a shift in its political structure or a small nation...more
GENEVA REFUGEE STATUS | This country did not sign up to either the refugee convention or 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.

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

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

GOVERNMENT

congress

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

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MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR

department of foreign affairs, overseas embassies, consulates, and missions

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

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A tool to help during a crisis

REFUGEE COMMUNICATION TOOL

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

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE COVERAGE

HEALTHCARE CATEGORY

None (Out of Pocket)

HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY

FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs

HEALTHCARE NAME

healthcare system

EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD (EHIC)

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.

05 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION

All the essential information needed during an

emergency

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

Emergency

| SERVICES

English | Chuukese | Kosraean | Pohnpeian | Yapese
Official Language(s) spoken in the Federated States of Micronesia

The emergency service numbers within the Federated States of Micronesia 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)

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AMBULANCE

ambulance (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

dial

911

POLICE

police (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

dial

911

FIRE

fire (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

dial

911

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.

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

IMPORTANT The distance to safe countries list has been compiled using well-known indices to indicate likely countries considered safe. Gayther does not give any warranties or guarantees relating to the accuracy and completeness of any information displayed, and you use it at your own risk. Though the list is compiled annually, situations within a given country can change quickly, and you must carry out your own independent research before making any plans

Top

| FIVE COUNTRIES

1 | NAURU

Estimated distance: 1,270 kilometers (km) | 789 miles (mi)

2 | MARSHALL ISLANDS

Estimated distance: 1,431 kilometers (km) | 889 miles (mi)

3 | NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Estimated distance: 1,646 kilometers (km) | 1,023 miles (mi)

4 | KIRIBATI

Estimated distance: 1,764 kilometers (km) | 1,096 miles (mi)

5 | SOLOMON ISLANDS

Estimated distance: 1,833 kilometers (km) | 1,139 miles (mi)

Take pride in

REFUGEES

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:

PROCESSING

processing (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

APPLICANT

applicant (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

APPLICATION FORM

application form (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

ASYLUM SEEKER

asylum seeker (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

CITIZENSHIP

citizenship (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

country of origin (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

DATE OF BIRTH

date of birth (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

DISPLACEMENT

displacement (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

GENDER

gender (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

MIGRANT

migrant (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

NAME

name (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

NATIONALITY

nationality (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

PROOF

proof (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

REFUGEE

refugee (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

RELIGION

religion (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

RETURN

return (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

SEXUALITY

sexuality (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

STATUS

status (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

TRANSIT

transit (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

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

Medium-High

LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

LGBTQIA+ POPULATION

c.3.1 thousand

LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR

c.7.2 million

LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL

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

SAME-SEX UNIONS RECOGNISED

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RECOGNISED

LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION

GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects

Lesbian

lesbian (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Gay

gay (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Bisexual

bisexual (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Transgender

transgender (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Intersex

intersex (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Asexual

asexual (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Questioning

questioning (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Community

community (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Gender

gender related (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Sexuality

sexuality related (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Non-Binary

non-binary (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Queer

queer (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

Learn more about what it means to be an

LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE

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.

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

QUICK LINKS | A | B | C | D E F | G | H I J | K L | M | N | O P Q | R S | T | U V W X Y Z

A ⇈

AFGHANISTAN |

- (dari) | میکرونیزیا (pashto)

ALBANIA |

mikronezi (albanian)

ALGERIA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | micronésie (french)

AMERICAN SAMOA |

micronesia (samoan)

ANDORRA |

micronèsia (catalan)

ANGOLA |

micronésia (portuguese)

ANGUILLA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

ARGENTINA |

micronesia (spanish)

ARMENIA |

միկրոնեզիա (armenian)

AUSTRALIA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

AUSTRIA |

mikronesien (german)

AZERBAIJAN |

mikronesiya (azerbaijani)

B ⇈

BAHAMAS, THE |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

BAHRAIN |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

BANGLADESH |

মাইক্রোনেশিয়া (bengali)

BARBADOS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

BELARUS |

мікранезія (belarusian) | микронезия [mikroneziya] (russian)

BELGIUM |

micronesië (dutch) | micronésie (french) | mikronesien (german)

BELIZE |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronesia (spanish)

BENIN |

micronésie (french)

BERMUDA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

BHUTAN |

- (dzongkha)

BOLIVIA |

micronesia (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA |

mikronezija (bosnian) | mikronezija (croatian) | микронезија [mikronezija] (serbian)

BOTSWANA |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | - (tswana)

BRAZIL |

micronésia (portuguese)

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM |

micronesia (malay) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

BULGARIA |

микронезия (bulgarian)

BURKINA FASO |

micronésie (french)

BURUNDI |

micronésie (french) | - (kirundi)

C ⇈

CAMBODIA |

មីក្រូណេស៊ី (khmer)

CAMEROON |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronésie (french)

CANADA |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronésie (french)

CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE) |

micronésia (portuguese)

CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS |

micronesië (dutch) | micronesia, federated states of (english) | - (papiamentu)

CAYMAN ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC |

- (sango) | micronésie (french)

CHAD |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | micronésie (french)

CHANNEL ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronésie (french)

CHILE |

micronesia (spanish)

CHINA |

密克罗尼西亚 [mì kè luó ní xī yà] (mandarin)

COLOMBIA |

micronesia (spanish)

COMOROS |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | - (comorian) | micronésie (french)

CONGO, D.REP |

micronésie (french)

CONGO, REP |

micronésie (french)

COOK ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronesia (māori)

COSTA RICA |

micronesia (spanish)

CROATIA |

mikronezija (croatian)

CUBA |

micronesia (spanish)

CYPRUS |

μικρονησία [mikronisía] (greek) | mikronezya (turkish)

CZECH REPUBLIC (CZECHIA) |

mikronésie (czech)

D E F ⇈

DENMARK |

mikronesien (danish)

DJIBOUTI |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | micronésie (french)

DOMINICA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |

micronesia (spanish)

EAST TIMOR (TIMOR-LESTE) |

micronésia (portuguese) | - (tetum)

ECUADOR |

micronesia (spanish)

EGYPT |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

EL SALVADOR |

micronesia (spanish)

EQUATORIAL GUINEA |

micronesia (spanish) | micronésie (french)

ERITREA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | ማይክሮነዝያ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

ESTONIA |

mikroneesia (estonian)

ETHIOPIA |

ሚክሮኔዥያ (amharic)

FALKLAND ISLANDS (LAS MALVINAS) |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

FIJI |

- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

FINLAND |

mikronesia (finnish) | mikronesien (swedish)

FRANCE |

micronésie (french)

FRENCH GUIANA |

micronésie (french) | micronésie (french guianese creole)

FRENCH POLYNESIA |

micronésie (french)

G ⇈

GABON |

micronésie (french)

GAMBIA, THE |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

GEORGIA |

- (abkhaz) | მიკრონეზიის (georgian) | - (ossetic)

GERMANY |

mikronesien (german)

GHANA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

GIBRALTAR |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

GREECE |

μικρονησία [mikronisía] (greek)

GREENLAND |

- (kalaallisut) | mikronesien (danish)

GRENADA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

GUADELOUPE |

micronesia (spanish)

GUAM |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | - (chamorro)

GUATEMALA |

micronesia (spanish)

GUINEA |

micronésie (french)

GUINEA-BISSAU |

micronésia (portuguese)

GUYANA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

H I J ⇈

HAITI |

micronésie (french) | mikwonezi (haitian creole)

HONDURAS |

micronesia (spanish)

HONG KONG |

密克羅尼西亞 [mì kè luó ní xī yà] (cantonese) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

HUNGARY |

mikronézia (hungarian)

ICELAND |

míkrónesía (icelandic)

INDIA |

माइक्रोनेशिया (hindi) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

INDONESIA |

mikronesia (indonesian)

IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF |

میکرونزی (persian)

IRAQ |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

IRELAND |

micrinéise (irish (gaelic)) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

ISLE OF MAN |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

ISRAEL |

מיקרונזיה (hebrew)

ITALY |

micronesia (italian)

IVORY COAST (COTE D'IVOIRE) |

micronésie (french)

JAMAICA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

JAPAN |

ミクロネシア (japanese)

JORDAN |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

K L ⇈

KAZAKHSTAN |

микронезия (kazakh)

KENYA |

micronesia (swahili) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

KIRIBATI |

- (gilbertese) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

KOREA, NORTH (D.REP) |

미크로네시아 [mikeulonesia] (korean)

KOREA, SOUTH (REP) |

미크로네시아 [mikeulonesia] (korean)

KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF |

mikronezi (albanian) | микронезија [mikronezija] (serbian)

KUWAIT |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

KYRGYZSTAN |

микронезия (kirghiz)

LAOS |

micronesia (lao)

LATVIA |

mikronēzija (latvian)

LEBANON |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

LESOTHO |

micronesia (sesotho) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

LIBERIA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

LIBYA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

LIECHTENSTEIN |

mikronesien (german)

LITHUANIA |

mikronezija (lithuanian)

LUXEMBOURG |

mikronesien (luxembourgish) | micronésie (french) | mikronesien (german)

M ⇈

MACAU |

密克羅尼西亞 [mì kè luó ní xī yà] (cantonese) | micronésia (portuguese)

MADAGASCAR |

mikrônezia (malagasy) | micronésie (french)

MALAWI |

micronesia (chichewa) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

MALAYSIA |

micronesia (malay)

MALDIVES |

- (dhivehi)

MALI |

micronésie (french)

MALTA |

mikroneżja (maltese) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

MARSHALL ISLANDS |

- (marshallese) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

MARTINIQUE |

micronésie (french)

MAURITANIA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

MAURITIUS |

micronésie (french) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

MAYOTTE |

micronésie (french)

MEXICO |

micronesia (spanish)

MICRONESIA, F.S |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)

MOLDOVA |

micronezia (moldovan)

MONACO |

micronésie (french)

MONGOLIA |

микронези (mongolian)

MONTENEGRO |

микронезија [mikronezija] (montenegrin)

MOROCCO |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

MOZAMBIQUE |

micronésia (portuguese)

MYANMAR |

micronesia (burmese)

N ⇈

NAMIBIA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

NAURU |

- (nauruan) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

NEPAL |

माइक्रोनेशिया (nepali)

NETHERLANDS |

micronesië (dutch)

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

NEW CALEDONIA |

micronésie (french)

NEW ZEALAND |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronesia (māori)

NICARAGUA |

micronesia (spanish)

NIGER |

micronésie (french)

NIGERIA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

NIUE |

- (niuean) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

NORTH MACEDONIA |

микронезија (macedonian)

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)

NORWAY |

mikronesia (norwegian)

O P Q ⇈

OMAN |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

PAKISTAN |

مائیکرونیشیا (urdu)

PALAU |

- (palauan) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

PALESTINE, STATE OF |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

PANAMA |

micronesia (spanish)

PAPUA NEW GUINEA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

PARAGUAY |

micronesia (spanish) | માઇક્રોનેશિયા (guaraní)

PERU |

micronesia (spanish) | - (quechua)

PHILIPPINES |

micronesia (filipino)

PITCAIRN ISLANDS |

- (pitkern) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

POLAND |

mikronezja (polish)

PORTUGAL |

micronésia (portuguese)

PUERTO RICO |

micronesia (spanish) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

QATAR |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

R S ⇈

REUNION |

micronésie (french)

ROMANIA |

micronezia (romanian)

RUSSIA |

микронезия [mikroneziya] (russian)

RWANDA |

micronesia (kinyarwanda) | micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronésie (french)

SAINT BARTHELEMY (BARTS) |

micronésie (french)

SAINT HELENA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

SAINT LUCIA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

SAINT MARTIN (DUTCH) |

micronesië (dutch) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

SAINT MARTIN (FRENCH) |

micronésie (french)

SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON |

micronésie (french)

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

SAMOA |

micronesia (samoan) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

SAN MARINO |

micronesia (italian)

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE |

micronésia (portuguese)

SAUDI ARABIA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

SENEGAL |

micronésie (french)

SERBIA |

микронезија [mikronezija] (serbian)

SEYCHELLES |

- (seychellois creole) | micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronésie (french)

SIERRA LEONE |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

SINGAPORE |

密克罗尼西亚 [mì kè luó ní xī yà] (mandarin) | micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronesia (malay) | மைக்ரோனேஷியா (tamil)

SLOVAKIA |

mikronézia (slovak)

SLOVENIA |

mikronezija (slovene)

SOLOMON ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

SOMALIA |

micronesia (somali) | ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

SOUTH AFRICA |

SOUTH SUDAN |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

SPAIN |

micronesia (spanish) | micronèsia (catalan) | micronesia (galician)

SRI LANKA |

මයික්රොනීසියා ගිවිසුම් ජනපද (sinhalese) | மைக்ரோனேஷியா (tamil) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

SUDAN |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

SURINAME |

micronesië (dutch)

SWAZILAND (ESWATINI) |

- (swazi) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

SWEDEN |

mikronesien (swedish)

SWITZERLAND |

mikronesien (german) | micronésie (french) | micronesia (italian) | micronesia (romansh)

SYRIA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | micronésie (french) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

T ⇈

TAIWAN |

密克罗尼西亚 [mì kè luó ní xī yà] (mandarin)

TAJIKISTAN |

микронезия (tajik)

TANZANIA |

micronesia (swahili) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

THAILAND |

ไมโครนีเซีย (thai)

TOGO |

micronésie (french)

TOKELAU |

- (tokelauan)

TONGA |

- (tongan) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

TUNISIA |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic) | micronésie (french)

TURKEY (TURKIYE) |

mikronezya (turkish)

TURKMENISTAN |

mikroneziýa (turkmen)

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

TUVALU |

- (tuvaluan) | micronesia, federated states of (english)

U V W X Y Z ⇈

UGANDA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

UKRAINE |

мікронезія [mikroneziya] (ukrainian)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

UNITED KINGDOM (UK) |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

URUGUAY |

micronesia (spanish)

US VIRGIN ISLANDS |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

UZBEKISTAN |

mikroneziya (uzbek)

VANUATU |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | micronésie (french)

VATICAN CITY (HOLY SEE) |

micronesiae civitates (latin) | micronesia (italian)

VENEZUELA |

micronesia (spanish)

VIETNAM |

micronesia (vietnamese)

WALLIS AND FUTUNA |

micronésie (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)

YEMEN |

ميكرونيزيا [mikrunizia] (arabic)

ZAMBIA |

micronesia, federated states of (english)

ZIMBABWE |

micronesia, federated states of (english) | maikironezhiya (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.

REFUGEE RESOURCES

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ABOUT REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS

Understand more about refugees and migrants, definitions and meanings

LGBTQIA+ REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS

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.

COUNTRY NAME LOOKUP

A tool displays the local name of a country in local languages with links to Gayther resources

REFUGEE COMMUNICATION TOOL

A tool for any refugee or those in a position to assist in communicating and explaining their situation

SEARCH THE REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS' DIRECTORY

Access the directory and discover all of the charities, organisations and groups

Discover more on Gayther

LGBTQIA+ REFUGEES

To learn more about all things relating to LGBTQIA+ refugees, we have created links to relevant tools, services, and guides.

Search

| SPECIALIST DIRECTORIES

BIG DIRECTORY

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EVENTS

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CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CHARITIES AND ADVICE SERVICES

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

REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS

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

ABOUT

Learn more about Gayther; it’s history, values and mission

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COMMUNITY

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SHOWCASE

Impress your friends with key facts and keep updated on the latest developments and trends within the community

GAYTHER TRINARY

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REPORT GUIDE

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Pride in Series

LGBTQIA+ TRAVELLER

UNCAGED NATION

GAYTHER AFFINITY

AGONY ZIR

GAYTHER NEWSLETTER

Micronesia, Federated States of

00 | FOREWORD

Welcome

| TO THE LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE AND MIGRANT GUIDES

Contents

| IN PAGE LINKS

01 | ABOUT

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

Geography

| ABOUT THE LOCATION

(square kilometers)

02 | REFUGEE CONVENTIONS & POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

Political

| AND REFUGEE CONVENTIONS

LGBTQIA+

| REFUGEE STATISTICS

USEFUL PHRASES | CRIME TERMS

03 | NOTIFICATIONS

Latest

| STATUS

Government

| INFORMATION

04 | HEALTHCARE RELATED

Overview

| HEALTHCARE INFORMATION

05 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Emergency

| SERVICES

Support

| GROUPS

06 | DISTANCE TO SAFE COUNTRIES

Top

| FIVE COUNTRIES

USEFUL PHRASES | PROCESSING

07 | LGBTQIA+ RELATED

Equality

| STATUS

Key

| AREAS

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

08 | COUNTRY NAME

09| LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE TOOLS

Refugees

| OVERVIEW

Refugee

| MEANING

Search

| SPECIALIST DIRECTORIES

10 | DISCOVER MORE