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Pakistan

Asia and South-central Asia
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00 | FOREWORD

Designed to help you
researching your options
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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.
Pakistan Flag
PAKISTAN
(pronounced - pock-kee-stahn | ˈpækɪsˌtæn)
OFFICIAL NAME: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
DEMONYMS: Pakistani, Asian
Pakistan is part of the South-central Asia region in the continent of Asia. The name Pakistan is believed to have derived from the Urdu and Persian term meaning Land of the Pure. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 803.9 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is Urdu, the capital city is Islamabad, and the main currency used is the Pakistan Rupee.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

AMBER
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - Medium-Low
Medium-Low
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

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


Geography

| ABOUT THE LOCATION

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Capital Icon
CAPITAL
Islamabad
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
South-central Asia
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Asia
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Northern
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
803940

(square kilometers)

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Ocean Icon
SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Indian 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
52,476
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
1,627
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
54,103
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
4
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
جرم (urdu)
ABUSE
غلط استعمال (urdu)
AFRAID
ڈر (urdu)
ASSISTANCE
مدد (urdu)
ASYLUM
سیاسی پناہ (urdu)
DEATH
موت (urdu)
DETENTION
حراست (urdu)
DISPLACE
بے گھر (urdu)
KIDNAPPING
اغوا (urdu)
PERSECUTION
ظلم و ستم (urdu)
RAPE
عصمت دری (urdu)
SCARED
ڈرا ہوا (urdu)
WAR
جنگ (urdu)

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
×  MEDIUM RISK  | LGBTQIA+ discretion is advised. Though the country may have some progressive laws in place, there might be issues for refugees and migrants from the community....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 hybrid regime, where electoral fraud occurs, interfering and preventing democratic processes from taking place...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 | Given this country's position on the LGBTQIA+ community, it is unlikely that they will accept asylum applications (membership of a particular social group) based on being persecuted for identifying with a specific sexuality or gender identity.
UNHCR Country Information Service
DISCOVER THE LATEST INFORMATION FOR REFUGEES, ASYLUM-SEEKERS AND STATELESS PEOPLE. LEARN ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR ASYLUM, RIGHTS AND DUTIES AND MORE



Government

| INFORMATION

Refugee Country Guide - Border Control Badge
PAKISTAN
BORDER FORCE OR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
پاکستان رینجرز

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
PAKISTAN
GOVERNMENT
ایوان زیریں پاکستان | پارلیمنٹ

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
PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
ڈائریکٹوریٹ جنرل آف امیگریشن اینڈ پاسپورٹ

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

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

04 | HEALTHCARE RELATED

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

Overview

| HEALTHCARE INFORMATION

Gayther Healthcare - Universal Healthcare
UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE COVERAGE
Yes
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Category
HEALTHCARE CATEGORY
Social Insurance (Bismarck)
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Authority
HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Sehat Sahulat
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
sehat insaf | صحت اور انصاف
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.
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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

Urdu | Punjabi | Sindhi
Official Language(s) spoken in Pakistan
The emergency service numbers within Pakistan 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
ایمبولینس (urdu)

dial
16

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
پولیس (urdu)

dial
15

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
آگ (urdu)

dial
115 / 1122

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.
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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
پروسیسنگ (urdu)
APPLICANT
درخواست گزار (urdu)
APPLICATION FORM
درخواست فارم (urdu)
ASYLUM SEEKER
پناہ کے متلاشی (urdu)
CITIZENSHIP
شہریت (urdu)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
پیدائشی ملک (urdu)
DATE OF BIRTH
پیدائش کی تاریخ (urdu)
DISPLACEMENT
نقل مکانی (urdu)
GENDER
صنفی (urdu)
MIGRANT
مہاجر (urdu)
NAME
نام (urdu)
NATIONALITY
قومیت (urdu)
PROOF
ثبوت (urdu)
REFUGEE
پناہ گزین (urdu)
RELIGION
مذہب (urdu)
RETURN
واپسی (urdu)
SEXUALITY
جنسیت (urdu)
STATUS
اسٹیٹس (urdu)
TRANSIT
ٹرانزٹ (urdu)

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-Low
Medium-Low
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.6.5 million
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.7.4 billion
Gayther Sections- Life Sections
LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Icon
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN PLACE
Yes
(some laws in place)
Discover more about the community
Learn more about how this country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The equality index is based at a national level and covers areas ranging from same-sex marriages to gender recognition
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Unions Icon
SAME-SEX UNIONS RECOGNISED
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Marriage Icon
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RECOGNISED
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gender Recognition Icon
LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gay Conversion Therapy Icon
GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED
No

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
ہم جنس پرست (urdu)
Gay Flag
Gay
ہم جنس پرستوں (urdu)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
ابیلنگی (urdu)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
ٹرانسجینڈر (urdu)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
صنف سے متعلق (urdu)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
غیر معمولی (urdu)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
پوچھ گچھ (urdu)
Community Flag
Community
برادری (urdu)
Gender Flag
Gender
ایک ہی صنف سے پیار کرنے والا (urdu)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
جنسی سے متعلق (urdu)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
ایجنڈر (urdu)
Queer Flag
Queer
عجیب (urdu)
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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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REFUGEE CAMPS & SETTLEMENTS

The temporary and semi-permanent
Camps and Settlements
A refugee camp or settlement is typically a temporary structure or facility. These interim measures are intended to house all displaced individuals, whether due to conflict, persecution, or the need to escape violence. The camps or settlements provide immediate assistance and protection for all those affected. At the same time, it allows aid and government agencies to establish more permanent and long-term accommodation solutions.

Camps

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1 | AKORA KHATTAK REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link
2 | BADABER REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link
3 | GAMKOL REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link
4 | JALOZAI REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link
5 | OLD AKORA REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link
6 | OLD SHAMSHATOO REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link
7 | PANIAN REFUGEE CAMP  Google Maps Link  What3words Link

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) | پاکیستان (pashto)
Albania Flag
pakistan (albanian)
Algeria Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic) | pakistan (french)
American Samoa Flag
pakistan (samoan)
Andorra Flag
pakistan (catalan)
Angola Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
pakistan (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
pakistan (english)
Argentina Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Armenia Flag
պակիստան (armenian)
Australia Flag
pakistan (english)
Austria Flag
pakistan (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
pakistan (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
pakistan (english)
Bahrain Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
পাকিস্তান (bengali)
Barbados Flag
pakistan (english)
Belarus Flag
пакістан (belarusian) | пакистан [pakistan] (russian)
Belgium Flag
pakistan (dutch) | pakistan (french) | pakistan (german)
Belize Flag
pakistan (english) | pakistán (spanish)
Benin Flag
pakistan (french)
Bermuda Flag
pakistan (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
pakistán (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
pakistan (bosnian) | pakistan (croatian) | пакистан [pakistan] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
pakistan (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
pakistan (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
pakistan (malay) | pakistan (english)
Bulgaria Flag
пакистан (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
pakistan (french)
Burundi Flag
pakistan (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
ប្រទេសប៉ាគីស្ថាន (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
pakistan (english) | pakistan (french)
Canada Flag
pakistan (english) | pakistan (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
pakistan (dutch) | pakistan (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
pakistan (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | pakistan (french)
Chad Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic) | pakistan (french)
Channel Islands Flag
pakistan (english) | pakistan (french)
Chile Flag
pakistán (spanish)
China Flag
巴基斯坦 [bājīsītǎn] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Comoros Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic) | - (comorian) | pakistan (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
pakistan (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
pakistan (french)
Cook Islands Flag
pakistan (english) | pakistan (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Croatia Flag
pakistan (croatian)
Cuba Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
πακιστάν [pakistán] (greek) | pakistan (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
pákistán (czech)


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


G  
Gabon Flag
pakistan (french)
Gambia, The Flag
pakistan (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | pakistan (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
pakistan (german)
Ghana Flag
pakistan (english)
Gibraltar Flag
pakistan (english)
Greece Flag
πακιστάν [pakistán] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | pakistan (danish)
Grenada Flag
pakistan (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Guam Flag
pakistan (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Guinea Flag
pakistan (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
pakistan (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
pakistan (french) | pakistan (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
巴基斯坦 [bājīsītǎn] (cantonese) | pakistan (english)
Hungary Flag
pakisztán (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
pakistan (icelandic)
India Flag
पाकिस्तान (hindi) | pakistan (english)
Indonesia Flag
pakistan (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
پاکستان (persian)
Iraq Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
phacastáin (irish (gaelic)) | pakistan (english)
Isle of Man Flag
pakistan (english)
Israel Flag
פקיסטן (hebrew)
Italy Flag
pakistan (italian)
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
pakistan (french)
Jamaica Flag
pakistan (english)
Japan Flag
パキスタン (japanese)
Jordan Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
пәкістан (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
pakistan (swahili) | pakistan (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | pakistan (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
파키스탄 [pakiseutan] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
파키스탄 [pakiseutan] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
pakistan (albanian) | пакистан [pakistan] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
пакистан (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
ປາກິສຖານ (lao)
Latvia Flag
pakistāna (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
pakistan (sesotho) | pakistan (english)
Liberia Flag
pakistan (english)
Libya Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
pakistan (german)
Lithuania Flag
pakistanas (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
pakistan (luxembourgish) | pakistan (french) | pakistan (german)


M  
Macau Flag
巴基斯坦 [bājīsītǎn] (cantonese) | paquistão (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
pakistan (malagasy) | pakistan (french)
Malawi Flag
pakistan (chichewa) | pakistan (english)
Malaysia Flag
pakistan (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
pakistan (french)
Malta Flag
pakistan (maltese) | pakistan (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | pakistan (english)
Martinique Flag
pakistan (french)
Mauritania Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
pakistan (french) | pakistan (english)
Mayotte Flag
pakistan (french)
Mexico Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
pakistan (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
pakistan (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
pakistan (french)
Mongolia Flag
пакистан (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
пакистан [pakistan] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ပါကစ္စတန် (burmese)


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


O P Q  
Oman Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
پاکستان (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | pakistan (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Panama Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
pakistan (english)
Paraguay Flag
pakistán (spanish) | પાકિસ્તાન (guaraní)
Peru Flag
pakistán (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
pakistan (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | pakistan (english)
Poland Flag
pakistan (polish)
Portugal Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
pakistán (spanish) | pakistan (english)
Qatar Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
pakistan (french)
Romania Flag
pakistan (romanian)
Russia Flag
пакистан [pakistan] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
pakisitani (kinyarwanda) | pakistan (english) | pakistan (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
pakistan (french)
Saint Helena Flag
pakistan (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
pakistan (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
pakistan (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
pakistan (dutch) | pakistan (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
pakistan (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
pakistan (french)
Samoa Flag
pakistan (samoan) | pakistan (english)
San Marino Flag
pakistan (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
paquistão (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
pakistan (french)
Serbia Flag
пакистан [pakistan] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | pakistan (english) | pakistan (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
pakistan (english)
Singapore Flag
巴基斯坦 [bājīsītǎn] (mandarin) | pakistan (english) | pakistan (malay) | பாக்கிஸ்தான் (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
pakistan (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
pakistan (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
pakistan (english)
Somalia Flag
pakistan (somali) | باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
pakistan (afrikaans) | pakistan (english) | - (southern ndebele) | pakistan (sesotho) | pakistan (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Spain Flag
pakistán (spanish) | pakistan (catalan) | paquistán (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
පකිස්ථානය (sinhalese) | பாக்கிஸ்தான் (tamil) | pakistan (english)
Sudan Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
pakistan (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | pakistan (english)
Sweden Flag
pakistan (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
pakistan (german) | pakistan (french) | pakistan (italian) | pakistan (romansh)
Syria Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic) | pakistan (french) | pakistan (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
巴基斯坦 [bājīsītǎn] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
покистон (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
pakistan (swahili) | pakistan (english)
Thailand Flag
ปากีสถาน (thai)
Togo Flag
pakistan (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | pakistan (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
pakistan (english)
Tunisia Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic) | pakistan (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
pakistan (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
pakistan (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
pakistan (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | pakistan (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
pakistan (english)
Ukraine Flag
пакистан [pakystan] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
pakistan (english)
United States of America (USA) Flag
pakistan (english)
Uruguay Flag
pakistán (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
pakistan (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
pokiston (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
pakistan (english) | pakistan (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
pakistan (latin) | pakistan (italian)
Venezuela Flag
pakistán (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
pakistan (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
pakistan (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
باكستان [bakistan] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
pakistan (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
pakistan (english) | pakisitani (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.
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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
Discover more about the special groups and the people and organisations supporting and helping the LGBTQIA+ community
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