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Papua New Guinea

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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.
Papua New Guinea Flag
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
(pronounced - pa-pyoo-uh nyew gihn-ee | ˈpæpuːə njuː ˈgɪni)
OFFICIAL NAME: Independent State of Papua New Guinea
DEMONYMS: Papua New Guinean, Papuan, Oceanian
Papua New Guinea is part of the Melanesia region in the continent of Oceania. The name Papua New Guinea is believed to have derived from the term Papau relating to the Malay word used to describe the hair style of the indigenous people and new guinea, given its similarities to guinea. It is in the Southern hemisphere and is 462.8 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is English, the capital city is Port Moresby, and the main currency used is the Kina.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

AMBER
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - Low
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
Port Moresby
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
Melanesia
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Oceania
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Southern
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
462840

(square kilometers)

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Ocean Icon
SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Pacific Ocean
Region Image
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COUNTRY AND REGIONS
To help you explore the various countries and regions, we have created links to relevant tools, services, and guides.
Gayther Sections - About

02 | REFUGEE CONVENTIONS & POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

The political environment and
sovereignty
Discover more about the country’s political environment, sovereignty, and whether the nation has signed up to the Geneva Refugee Convention and protocol.

Political

| AND REFUGEE CONVENTIONS

Refugee Country Guide - Government Section (500px)

LGBTQIA+

| REFUGEE STATISTICS

The estimated refugee statistical information is adapted based on the refugee data finder service for the current year and by applying the formula used by the Gayther Population Index

Refugee Country Guide - Refugees (200px) - White
REFUGEES
278
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
87
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
365
Refugee Country Guide - Internally Displaced Icon (200px) - White
INTERNALLY DISPLACED
2,507
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
0
Refugee Country Guide - Rank Icon (200px) - White
RANK
99
Find and explore
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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
crime (english)
ABUSE
abuse (english)
AFRAID
afraid (english)
ASSISTANCE
assistance (english)
ASYLUM
asylum (english)
DEATH
death (english)
DETENTION
detention (english)
DISPLACE
displace (english)
KIDNAPPING
kidnapping (english)
PERSECUTION
persecution (english)
RAPE
rape (english)
SCARED
scared (english)
WAR
war (english)

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 low or very low within the Gayther Equality Index. The score means the government has criminalised same-sex relationships and may serve those prosecuted with lengthy prison sentences. Some countries within this category may even actively target the local LGBTQIA+ community by implementing antiquated laws or ignoring the abuse, torture, and vigilante killings occurring in specific regions or across the country...more
  • CURRENT STATE | There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country
  • This country is categorised as being a flawed or defective democracy, where it follows democratic principles but where there are known issues...more
  • GENEVA REFUGEE STATUS | This country signed up to both the refugee convention and protocol, which outlines the agreed criteria, status and rights of refugees...more
  • LGBTQIA+ ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | 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 - Government Badge
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
GOVERNMENT
national parliament

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
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
papua new guinea immigration and citizenship authority (ica)

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
No
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Category
HEALTHCARE CATEGORY
Private Insurance (Personal or Employer)
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Authority
HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
National Department of Health
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
healthcare insurance
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

English
Official Language(s) spoken in Papua New Guinea
The emergency service numbers within Papua New Guinea 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
ambulance (english)

dial
110

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
police (english)

dial
112

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
fire (english)

dial
111

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
processing (english)
APPLICANT
applicant (english)
APPLICATION FORM
application form (english)
ASYLUM SEEKER
asylum seeker (english)
CITIZENSHIP
citizenship (english)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
country of origin (english)
DATE OF BIRTH
date of birth (english)
DISPLACEMENT
displacement (english)
GENDER
gender (english)
MIGRANT
migrant (english)
NAME
name (english)
NATIONALITY
nationality (english)
PROOF
proof (english)
REFUGEE
refugee (english)
RELIGION
religion (english)
RETURN
return (english)
SEXUALITY
sexuality (english)
STATUS
status (english)
TRANSIT
transit (english)

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 - Low
Low
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.277.5 thousand
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.482.9 million
Gayther Sections- Life Sections
LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Icon
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN PLACE
No
(none 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
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gay Conversion Therapy Icon
GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED
No

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
lesbian (english)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay (english)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
bisexual (english)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
transgender (english)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersex (english)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
asexual (english)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
questioning (english)
Community Flag
Community
community (english)
Gender Flag
Gender
gender related (english)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
sexuality related (english)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
non-binary (english)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (english)
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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.
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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) | پاپوا نوی ګینه (pashto)
Albania Flag
papua guinea e re (albanian)
Algeria Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
American Samoa Flag
papua niu kini (samoan)
Andorra Flag
papua nova guinea (catalan)
Angola Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Argentina Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Armenia Flag
պապուա նոր գվինեա (armenian)
Australia Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Austria Flag
papua neu-guinea (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
papua yeni qvineya (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Bahrain Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
পাপুয়া নিউ গিনি (bengali)
Barbados Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Belarus Flag
папуа-новая гвінея (belarusian) | папуа - новая гвинея [papua - novaya gvineya] (russian)
Belgium Flag
papoea-nieuw-guinea (dutch) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papua neu-guinea (german)
Belize Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Benin Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Bermuda Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
papua nova gvineja (bosnian) | papua nova gvineja (croatian) | папуа нова гвинеја [papua nova gvine?a] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
papua new guinea (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
papua new guinea (malay) | papua new guinea (english)
Bulgaria Flag
папуа-нова гвинея (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Burundi Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
ប៉ាពួញូហ្គីណេ (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Canada Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
papoea-nieuw-guinea (dutch) | papua new guinea (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Chad Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Channel Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Chile Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
China Flag
巴布亚新几内亚 [bābùyǎ xīn jǐnèiyǎ] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Comoros Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | - (comorian) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Cook Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papua new guinea (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Croatia Flag
papua nova gvineja (croatian)
Cuba Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
παπούα νέα γουινέα [papoúa néa gouinéa] (greek) | papua yeni gine (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
papua-nová guinea (czech)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
papua ny guinea (danish)
Djibouti Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Dominica Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Egypt Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Eritrea Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | ፓፑዋ ኒው ጊኒ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | papua new guinea (english)
Estonia Flag
paapua uus-guinea (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ፓፓዋ ኒው ጊኒ (amharic)
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | papua new guinea (english)
Finland Flag
papua-uusi-guinea (finnish) | papua nya guinea (swedish)
France Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
French Guiana Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Gambia, The Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | პაპუა ახალი გვინეა (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
papua neu-guinea (german)
Ghana Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Gibraltar Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Greece Flag
παπούα νέα γουινέα [papoúa néa gouinéa] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | papua ny guinea (danish)
Grenada Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Guam Flag
papua new guinea (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Guinea Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
papua new guinea (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papua new guinea (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
巴布亞新幾內亞 [bābùyǎ xīn jǐnèiyǎ] (cantonese) | papua new guinea (english)
Hungary Flag
pápua új-guinea (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
papúa nýja-gínea (icelandic)
India Flag
पापुआ न्यू गिनी (hindi) | papua new guinea (english)
Indonesia Flag
papua nugini (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
پاپوآ گینه نو (persian)
Iraq Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
nua-ghuine phapua (irish (gaelic)) | papua new guinea (english)
Isle of Man Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Israel Flag
פפואה גינאה החדשה (hebrew)
Italy Flag
papua nuova guinea (italian)
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Jamaica Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Japan Flag
パプアニューギニア (japanese)
Jordan Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
папуа жаңа гвинея (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
papua guinea mpya (swahili) | papua new guinea (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | papua new guinea (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
파푸아 뉴기니 [papua nyugini] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
파푸아 뉴기니 [papua nyugini] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
papua guinea e re (albanian) | папуа нова гвинеја [papua nova gvine?a] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
папуа-жаңы гвинея (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
ປາປົວນິວກິນີ (lao)
Latvia Flag
papua jaungvineja (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
papua new guinea (sesotho) | papua new guinea (english)
Liberia Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Libya Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
papua neu-guinea (german)
Lithuania Flag
papua naujoji gvinėja (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
papua-neuguinea (luxembourgish) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papua neu-guinea (german)


M  
Macau Flag
巴布亞新幾內亞 [bābùyǎ xīn jǐnèiyǎ] (cantonese) | papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
papouasie-nouvelle-guinée (malagasy) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Malawi Flag
papua new guinea (chichewa) | papua new guinea (english)
Malaysia Flag
papua new guinea (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Malta Flag
papwa ginea ġdida (maltese) | papua new guinea (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | papua new guinea (english)
Martinique Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Mauritania Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papua new guinea (english)
Mayotte Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Mexico Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
papua new guinea (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
papua noua guinee (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Mongolia Flag
папуа шинэ гвиней (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
папуа нова гвинеја [papua nova gvine?a] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ပါပူဝါနယူးဂီနီနိုင်ငံ (burmese)


N  
Namibia Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Nauru Flag
- (nauruan) | papua new guinea (english)
Nepal Flag
पपुवा न्यू गिनी (nepali)
Netherlands Flag
papoea-nieuw-guinea (dutch)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
papua new guinea (english)
New Caledonia Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
New Zealand Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papua new guinea (māori)
Nicaragua Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Niger Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Nigeria Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Niue Flag
- (niuean) | papua new guinea (english)
North Macedonia Flag
папуа нова гвинеја (macedonian)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)
Norway Flag
papua ny guinea (norwegian)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
پاپوا نیو گنی (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | papua new guinea (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Panama Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Paraguay Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish) | પપુઆ ન્યુ ગિની (guaraní)
Peru Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
papua new guinea (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | papua new guinea (english)
Poland Flag
papua nowa gwinea (polish)
Portugal Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish) | papua new guinea (english)
Qatar Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Romania Flag
papua noua guinee (romanian)
Russia Flag
папуа - новая гвинея [papua - novaya gvineya] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
papouasie-nouvelle-guinée (kinyarwanda) | papua new guinea (english) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Saint Helena Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
papoea-nieuw-guinea (dutch) | papua new guinea (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Samoa Flag
papua niu kini (samoan) | papua new guinea (english)
San Marino Flag
papua nuova guinea (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
papua nova guiné (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Serbia Flag
папуа нова гвинеја [papua nova gvine?a] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | papua new guinea (english) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Singapore Flag
巴布亚新几内亚 [bābùyǎ xīn jǐnèiyǎ] (mandarin) | papua new guinea (english) | papua new guinea (malay) | பப்புவா நியூ கினி (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
papua-nová guinea (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
papua nova gvineja (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Somalia Flag
papua new guinea (somali) | بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
papoea-nieu-guinee (afrikaans) | papua new guinea (english) | - (southern ndebele) | papua new guinea (sesotho) | papua new guinea (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Spain Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish) | papua nova guinea (catalan) | papúa nova guinea (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
පැපුවා නිව්ගීනියාව (sinhalese) | பப்புவா நியூ கினி (tamil) | papua new guinea (english)
Sudan Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
papoea-nieuw-guinea (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | papua new guinea (english)
Sweden Flag
papua nya guinea (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
papua neu-guinea (german) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papua nuova guinea (italian) | papua nuova guinea (romansh)
Syria Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | papua new guinea (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
巴布亚新几内亚 [bābùyǎ xīn jǐnèiyǎ] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
папуа-гвинеяи нав (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
papua guinea mpya (swahili) | papua new guinea (english)
Thailand Flag
ปาปัวนิวกินี (thai)
Togo Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | papua new guinea (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Tunisia Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
papua yeni gine (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
papua täze gwineýa (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | papua new guinea (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Ukraine Flag
папуа-нова гвінея [papua-nova hvineya] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
papua new guinea (english)
United States of America (USA) Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Uruguay Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
papua yangi gvineya (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papouasie nouvelle guinée (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
papua novus guinea (latin) | papua nuova guinea (italian)
Venezuela Flag
papúa nueva guinea (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
papua new guinea (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
papouasie nouvelle guinée (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
بابوا غينيا الجديدة [babuu ghinia aljadida] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
papua new guinea (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
papua new guinea (english) | papa nyu gini (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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| 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
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