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San Marino

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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.
San Marino Flag
SAN MARINO
(pronounced - san maa-riy-now | sæn məˈrɪnəʊ)
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of San Marino
DEMONYMS: Sammarinese, San Marinese, European
San Marino is part of the Southern Europe region in the continent of Europe. San Marino is believed to have been named after Saint Marinus. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 61.2 square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is Italian, the capital city is San Marino and the main currency used is the Euro.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

GREEN
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - Medium-High
Medium-High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

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


Geography

| ABOUT THE LOCATION

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Capital Icon
CAPITAL
San Marino
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Regions Icon
REGION
Southern Europe
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Continent Icon
CONTINENT
Europe
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Hemisphere Icon
HEMISPHERE
Northern
Refugee Country Guide - Geography Area Icon
AREA
61

(square kilometers)

Refugee Country Guide - Geography Ocean Icon
SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Landlocked
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
0
Refugee Country Guide - Asylum Icon (200px) - White
ASYLUM
0
Refugee Country Guide - Total (200px) - White
TOTAL DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Internally Displaced Icon (200px) - White
INTERNALLY DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
0
Refugee Country Guide - Rank Icon (200px) - White
RANK
-
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
crimine (italian)
ABUSE
abuso (italian)
AFRAID
impaurito (italian)
ASSISTANCE
assistenza (italian)
ASYLUM
asilo (italian)
DEATH
morte (italian)
DETENTION
detenzione (italian)
DISPLACE
spostare (italian)
KIDNAPPING
rapimento (italian)
PERSECUTION
persecuzione (italian)
RAPE
stupro (italian)
SCARED
impaurito (italian)
WAR
guerra (italian)

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.
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
SAN MARINO
GOVERNMENT
consiglio grande e generale

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
SAN MARINO
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
ministero degli affari esteri, della cooperazione economica internazionale e delle telecomunicazioni

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

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

04 | HEALTHCARE RELATED

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

Overview

| HEALTHCARE INFORMATION

Gayther Healthcare - Universal Healthcare
UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE COVERAGE
Yes
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Category
HEALTHCARE CATEGORY
National Health Insurance (NHI)
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Authority
HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
ISS
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
azienda unità sanitaria locale (ausl)
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

Italian
Official Language(s) spoken in San Marino
The emergency service numbers within San Marino 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
ambulanza (italian)

dial
112

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
polizia (italian)

dial
112

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
fuoco (italian)

dial
112

Call Fire Service Now


Support

| GROUPS

When going through something challenging, we often feel alone and unable to view the situation objectively. Negative feelings and thoughts can make a situation seem worse and make us feel like no hope or end is in sight. Whatever the problem, issue, or challenge, someone has likely faced similar life obstacles. Issues they are going through now or ones that they have already overcome.

Support groups and services are typically made up of trained professionals and people who have faced similar problems. They have either overcome challenges or found ways to cope with and manage them. These exceptional groups and services are extraordinary, especially those needing a lifeline. Thousands of local and national groups and services help millions of people worldwide. Many of these people have faced some of the most demanding challenges of their lives.

Discover support groups and resources available within the country or region.
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES
To help you get help quickly, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
Gayther Sections - Emergency

06 | DISTANCE TO SAFE COUNTRIES

The distance to the top five
Safe Countries
A safe country of origin, defined within the Geneva Convention, is free from international or internal armed conflict. One that does not persecute, use the threat of violence or torture its citizens, whether temporarily or permanently. Furthermore, it neither endorses nor implements inhuman, degrading treatments or punishments. Lastly, it operates a democratic system, and the general political environment allows for civil freedoms. Each country implements its own definition of what makes a safe country, and all countries do not use one list

Top

| FIVE COUNTRIES

Take pride in
Leaving your country, all that you know, often your family and people that you care about, to venture out in the world to find a safe place takes real courage. Many face challenges, obstacles and even when they finally find a safe place to settle, they quickly discover a whole new set of problems, from language barriers to new cultural and societal traditions, all of which can be complicated for many refugees. The pride in series showcases the bravery and resilience of the many refugees around the world, people who, through no fault of their own, face difficult decisions every day. Explore the pride in series today.

USEFUL PHRASES | PROCESSING

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
All of the languages and terms featured within the useful phrases tool are literal translations and have not been validated or verified. The tool is provided free of charge, and by using it, you accept that you are doing so at your own risk
Refugee Country Guide - Translations Process (500px)
PROCESSING
lavorazione (italian)
APPLICANT
richiedente (italian)
APPLICATION FORM
modulo di richiesta (italian)
ASYLUM SEEKER
richiedente asilo (italian)
CITIZENSHIP
cittadinanza (italian)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
paese d'origine (italian)
DATE OF BIRTH
data di nascita (italian)
DISPLACEMENT
spostamento (italian)
GENDER
genere (italian)
MIGRANT
migrante (italian)
NAME
nome (italian)
NATIONALITY
nazionalità (italian)
PROOF
prova (italian)
REFUGEE
profugo (italian)
RELIGION
religione (italian)
RETURN
ritorno (italian)
SEXUALITY
sessualità (italian)
STATUS
stato (italian)
TRANSIT
transito (italian)

07 | LGBTQIA+ RELATED

The laws, treatment and attitudes towards the
LGBTQIA+ community
Explore the laws and societal attitudes the country has regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether from the community, an ally or someone concerned about where they are visiting, the LGBTQIA+-related section highlights many key areas that might affect visitors and those living within the country or region

IMPORTANT: This section has been created to provide general and basic understandings regarding LGBTQIA+ global rights and treatments. It is essential that before travelling, you independently establish information relating specifically to your requirements and circumstances. If you are unsure or concerned about your safety regarding visiting a specific destination, it is advisable to consult with your country’s foreign office, which will provide advice and guidance regarding destinations around the world.

Equality

| STATUS

LGBTQIA+ Equality - Medium-High
Medium-High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.887
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.14.7 million
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LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Icon
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
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Unions Icon
SAME-SEX UNIONS RECOGNISED
Yes
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Marriage Icon
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RECOGNISED
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gender Recognition Icon
LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Gay Conversion Therapy Icon
GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED
No

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
lesbica (italian)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay (italian)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
bisessuale (italian)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
transgender (italian)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersex (italian)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
asessuale (italian)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
interrogare (italian)
Community Flag
Community
comunità (italian)
Gender Flag
Gender
relativo al sesso (italian)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
relativo alla sessualità (italian)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
non binario (italian)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (italian)
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Learn more about what it means to be an
Identifying as a refugee or seeking asylum is not something people choose; instead, it is something that happens. Unfortunately, conflicts occur at any given time around the world. Whether a civil war or a battle between two or more countries, all severely impact the civilian population. Poverty, social inequality, racism, persecution, and so many more factors mean those affected have no choice but to leave their homes in search of a better future. For those affected, returning home would likely result in having to face vigilante militias, long prison sentences or, in some cases, certain death. For most refugees, the only solution is to relocate to another, safer country, because staying at home or within their country poses a significant risk. For the LGBTQIA+ community, with over a quarter of the world still criminalising same-sex relationships, the risk is very real. Learn more about what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ refugee, a resource-packed guide complete with helpful resources and interactive tools.
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LGBTQIA+
We have created links to relevant tools, services and guides to learn more about all things relating to the LGBTQIA+ community.
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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) | سان مارینو (pashto)
Albania Flag
san marino (albanian)
Algeria Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | saint-marin (french)
American Samoa Flag
san marino (samoan)
Andorra Flag
san marino (catalan)
Angola Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
san marino (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
san marino (english)
Argentina Flag
san marino (spanish)
Armenia Flag
սան մարինո (armenian)
Australia Flag
san marino (english)
Austria Flag
san marino (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
san marino (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
san marino (english)
Bahrain Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
সান মারিনো (bengali)
Barbados Flag
san marino (english)
Belarus Flag
сан-марына (belarusian) | сан-марино (russian)
Belgium Flag
san marino (dutch) | saint-marin (french) | san marino (german)
Belize Flag
san marino (english) | san marino (spanish)
Benin Flag
saint-marin (french)
Bermuda Flag
san marino (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
san marino (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
san marino (bosnian) | san marino (croatian) | сан марино (serbian)
Botswana Flag
san marino (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
san marino (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
san marino (malay) | san marino (english)
Bulgaria Flag
сан марино (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
saint-marin (french)
Burundi Flag
saint-marin (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
សាន ម៉ារីណូ (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
san marino (english) | saint-marin (french)
Canada Flag
san marino (english) | saint-marin (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
san marino (dutch) | san marino (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
san marino (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | saint-marin (french)
Chad Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | saint-marin (french)
Channel Islands Flag
san marino (english) | saint-marin (french)
Chile Flag
san marino (spanish)
China Flag
圣马力诺 (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
san marino (spanish)
Comoros Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | - (comorian) | saint-marin (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
saint-marin (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
saint-marin (french)
Cook Islands Flag
san marino (english) | san marino (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
san marino (spanish)
Croatia Flag
san marino (croatian)
Cuba Flag
san marino (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
άγιος μαρίνος (greek) | san marino (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
san marino (czech)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
san marino (danish)
Djibouti Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | saint-marin (french)
Dominica Flag
san marino (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
san marino (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
são marinho (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
san marino (spanish)
Egypt Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
san marino (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
san marino (spanish) | saint-marin (french)
Eritrea Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | ሳን ማሪኖ (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | san marino (english)
Estonia Flag
san marino (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ሳን ማሪኖ (amharic)
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
san marino (english)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | san marino (english)
Finland Flag
san marino (finnish) | san marino (swedish)
France Flag
saint-marin (french)
French Guiana Flag
saint-marin (french) | saint-marin (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
saint-marin (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
saint-marin (french)
Gambia, The Flag
san marino (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | სან მარინო (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
san marino (german)
Ghana Flag
san marino (english)
Gibraltar Flag
san marino (english)
Greece Flag
άγιος μαρίνος (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | san marino (danish)
Grenada Flag
san marino (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
san marino (spanish)
Guam Flag
san marino (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
san marino (spanish)
Guinea Flag
saint-marin (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
san marino (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
saint-marin (french) | san marino (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
san marino (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
聖馬力諾 (cantonese) | san marino (english)
Hungary Flag
san marino (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
san marínó (icelandic)
India Flag
सैन मैरिनो (hindi) | san marino (english)
Indonesia Flag
san marino (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
سن مارینو (persian)
Iraq Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Ireland Flag
san mairíne (irish (gaelic)) | san marino (english)
Isle of Man Flag
san marino (english)
Israel Flag
סן מרינו (hebrew)
Italy Flag
san marino (italian)
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
saint-marin (french)
Jamaica Flag
san marino (english)
Japan Flag
サンマリノ (japanese)
Jordan Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
сан-марино (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
san marino (swahili) | san marino (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | san marino (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
산마리노 (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
산마리노 (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
san marino (albanian) | сан марино (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
сан-марино (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
ຊານມາຣິໂນ (lao)
Latvia Flag
sanmarīno (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
san marino (sesotho) | san marino (english)
Liberia Flag
san marino (english)
Libya Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
san marino (german)
Lithuania Flag
san marinas (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
san marino (luxembourgish) | saint-marin (french) | san marino (german)


M  
Macau Flag
聖馬力諾 (cantonese) | são marinho (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
san marino (malagasy) | saint-marin (french)
Malawi Flag
san marino (chichewa) | san marino (english)
Malaysia Flag
san marino (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
saint-marin (french)
Malta Flag
san marino (maltese) | san marino (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | san marino (english)
Martinique Flag
saint-marin (french)
Mauritania Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
saint-marin (french) | san marino (english)
Mayotte Flag
saint-marin (french)
Mexico Flag
san marino (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
san marino (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
san marino (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
saint-marin (french)
Mongolia Flag
сан марино (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
сан марино (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
ဆန်မာရီနို (burmese)


N  
Namibia Flag
san marino (english)
Nauru Flag
- (nauruan) | san marino (english)
Nepal Flag
सान मारिनो (nepali)
Netherlands Flag
san marino (dutch)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
san marino (english)
New Caledonia Flag
saint-marin (french)
New Zealand Flag
san marino (english) | san marino (māori)
Nicaragua Flag
san marino (spanish)
Niger Flag
saint-marin (french)
Nigeria Flag
san marino (english)
Niue Flag
- (niuean) | san marino (english)
North Macedonia Flag
сан марино (macedonian)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
san marino (english) | - (chamorro) | - (carolinian)
Norway Flag
san marino (norwegian)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
سان مارینو (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | san marino (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Panama Flag
san marino (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
san marino (english)
Paraguay Flag
san marino (spanish) | સાન મેરિનો (guaraní)
Peru Flag
san marino (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
san marino (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | san marino (english)
Poland Flag
san marino (polish)
Portugal Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
san marino (spanish) | san marino (english)
Qatar Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
saint-marin (french)
Romania Flag
san marino (romanian)
Russia Flag
сан-марино (russian)
Rwanda Flag
san marino (kinyarwanda) | san marino (english) | saint-marin (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
saint-marin (french)
Saint Helena Flag
san marino (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
san marino (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
san marino (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
san marino (dutch) | san marino (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
saint-marin (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
saint-marin (french)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag
san marino (english)
Samoa Flag
san marino (samoan) | san marino (english)
San Marino Flag
san marino (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
são marinho (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Senegal Flag
saint-marin (french)
Serbia Flag
сан марино (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | san marino (english) | saint-marin (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
san marino (english)
Singapore Flag
圣马力诺 (mandarin) | san marino (english) | san marino (malay) | சான் மரினோ (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
san maríno (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
san marino (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
san marino (english)
Somalia Flag
san marino (somali) | سان مارينو (arabic)
South Africa Flag
san marino (afrikaans) | san marino (english) | - (southern ndebele) | san marino (sesotho) | san marino (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Spain Flag
san marino (spanish) | san marino (catalan) | san mariño (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
සැන් මරිනෝ (sinhalese) | சான் மரினோ (tamil) | san marino (english)
Sudan Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Suriname Flag
san marino (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | san marino (english)
Sweden Flag
san marino (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
san marino (german) | saint-marin (french) | san marino (italian) | san marino (romansh)
Syria Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | saint-marin (french) | san marino (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
圣马力诺 (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
сан марино (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
san marino (swahili) | san marino (english)
Thailand Flag
ซานมารีโน (thai)
Togo Flag
saint-marin (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | san marino (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
san marino (english)
Tunisia Flag
سان مارينو (arabic) | saint-marin (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
san marino (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
san marino (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
san marino (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | san marino (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
san marino (english)
Ukraine Flag
сан-марино (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
san marino (english)
United States of America (USA) Flag
san marino (english)
Uruguay Flag
san marino (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
san marino (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
san-marino (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
san marino (english) | saint-marin (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
san marino (latin) | san marino (italian)
Venezuela Flag
san marino (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
san ma-ri-nô (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
saint-marin (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
سان مارينو (arabic)
Zambia Flag
san marino (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
san marino (english) | san marino (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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Learn more about what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ refugee or migrant

Refugee

| MEANING

The term refugee describes a person or group of individuals forced to leave their home due to war, violence or persecution. Refugees will have crossed one or more international borders to find safety in another country, and returning home would likely endanger their lives. Members of the United Nations, also known as the UN, defined the terms and treatments related to refugees. However, the word has had a specific meaning over the past thirty years. It has been used to describe anyone looking to start a life in a new country that is safe or has a more robust economy.

A significant development occurred in 2012 when the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees amended the guidelines to allow those seeking asylum to do so on the grounds of persecution due to a person’s gender or sexual orientation. However, the challenge for many seeking asylum on those grounds is proving it to officials or assessors.
A tool displays the local name of a country in local languages with links to Gayther resources
A tool for any refugee or those in a position to assist in communicating and explaining their situation
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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 sexuality, from the various identities to inspiring content and information
Discover more about the unique and diverse gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community
Discover more about the special groups and the people and organisations supporting and helping the LGBTQIA+ community
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