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00 | FOREWORD

Designed to help you
researching your options
Welcome to the foreword section of the refugee and migrant country guides. This section provides an overview of the guides and the interactive contents section, designed to help you navigate the guide quickly and easily.

Welcome

| TO THE LGBTQIA+ REFUGEE AND MIGRANT GUIDES

Gayther Sections - Refugee Intro
The Gayther Refugee and Migrant guides are designed to support people from the global community; however, they are not exclusively LGBTQIA+ guides, as they contain information, resources, and tips that can help anyone seeking refuge or fleeing challenging situations and circumstances where they live. The guides provide valuable and key information for anyone researching their options, a resource for everyone, allies, friends, and anyone looking to understand the world better, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity.

No one chooses to become a refugee or an economic migrant; it is typically something that happens to them and is often out of their control. Whether through those in power abusing their position with regard to policies and laws that target the vulnerable, or through war and conflict taking place around where they live. Though it is often forgotten, the cause is war, conflict, mismanagement and abuse of power; the victims are those affected, the refugees and migrants forced to leave their homes and all they have known.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where identifying as a refugee or economic migrant often comes with labels, unfair stereotypes and preconceptions. If you are someone that is seeking refuge, desperate for help and looking for safety and the ability to ensure your fundamental human rights, such as the right to shelter, food and access to healthcare, remember this was done to you, that you are not at fault, you are not to blame and though it may seem like the world is against you, many people, organisations and nations are willing and able to provide you with the support and help you need.

The relationship between those seeking refuge or assistance and those providing it is a social contract, a long-term relationship, based on trust and collaboration. In providing sanctuary, those receiving help will likely have to make a conscious commitment, one in which they work to integrate into their new homes and communities, as well as accept and understand that they are now in a country that has different customs and cultures than the ones they might be used to and know. Finally, everyone acknowledges that integration is the journey, one that will likely take time and commitment, not the final destination.

The guides showcase the state of individual countries, the ratings on the Safe Country Index, the Gayther LGBTQIA+ Equality Index, and the LGBTQIA+ Safe Country Index, all key indicators of how each country treats its people, especially LGBTQIA+ people. You will learn more about the political environment, refugee statistics, useful phrases in the local languages, healthcare information, details about the country as a whole, and, most importantly, a valuable tool that provides estimated distances to the nearest safe countries from where they are located. Whatever your situation, the guides are a helpful tool when researching your options.
We hope you get the support and help you need, and that your situation gets resolved quickly. Wishing you a safe journey from all of us at Gayther.

Contents

| IN PAGE LINKS

Gayther Sections - Phrases
USEFUL PHRASES
Discover all the everyday words and phrases in the languages spoken within the country or region. Phrases from greetings, how to communicate during an emergency, basic instructions and terms for directions and seeking guidance

01 | ABOUT

Learn more about the
country
Learn more about the country, from its official name to its flag and demonyms, as well as the nation’s standing on the safe country index.
Singapore Flag
SINGAPORE
(pronounced - sing-uh-paw | ˌsɪŋgəˈpɔː)
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Singapore
DEMONYMS: Singaporean, Asian
Singapore is part of the South-eastern Asia region in the continent of Asia. The name Singapore is believed to have derived from the Malay term, which means Lion City. It is in the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, near the equator and is 692.7 square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are Mandarin, English, Malay and Tamil; the capital city is Singapore, and the main currency used is the Singapore Dollar.

Metrics

| KEY STATISTICS

AMBER
2024 SAFE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT


LGBTQIA+ Equality - High
High
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
Singapur
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REGION
South-eastern Asia
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CONTINENT
Asia
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HEMISPHERE
Tropics
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AREA
693

(square kilometers)

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SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Indian Ocean | Pacific Ocean
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COUNTRY AND REGIONS
To help you explore the various countries and regions, we have created links to relevant tools, services, and guides.
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

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REFUGEES
0
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ASYLUM
0
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TOTAL DISPLACED
0
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INTERNALLY DISPLACED
0
Refugee Country Guide - Stateless (200px) - White
STATELESS
29
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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
犯罪 [fànzuì] (mandarin) | crime (english) | jenayah (malay) | குற்றம் (tamil)
ABUSE
滥用 [lànyòng] (mandarin) | abuse (english) | penyalahgunaan (malay) | தவறாக (tamil)
AFRAID
害怕 [hàipà] (mandarin) | afraid (english) | takut (malay) | பயம் (tamil)
ASSISTANCE
帮助 [bāngzhù] (mandarin) | assistance (english) | bantuan (malay) | உதவி (tamil)
ASYLUM
避难所 [bìnàn suǒ] (mandarin) | asylum (english) | suaka (malay) | புகலிடம் (tamil)
DEATH
死亡 [sǐwáng] (mandarin) | death (english) | kematian (malay) | மரணம் (tamil)
DETENTION
拘留 [jūliú] (mandarin) | detention (english) | tahanan (malay) | காவல் (tamil)
DISPLACE
顶替 [dǐngtì] (mandarin) | displace (english) | menggantikan (malay) | இடமாற்றம் (tamil)
KIDNAPPING
绑架 [bǎngjià] (mandarin) | kidnapping (english) | penculikan (malay) | கடத்தல் (tamil)
PERSECUTION
迫害 [pòhài] (mandarin) | persecution (english) | penganiayaan (malay) | துன்புறுத்தல் (tamil)
RAPE
强奸 [qiángjiān] (mandarin) | rape (english) | rogol (malay) | கற்பழிப்பு (tamil)
SCARED
害怕 [hàipà] (mandarin) | scared (english) | takut (malay) | பயமாக (tamil)
WAR
战争 [zhànzhēng] (mandarin) | war (english) | perang (malay) | போர் (tamil)

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 high or very high within the Gayther Equality Index. The score means that the government and society will be more accepting of the community and generally have progressive laws in place relating to the local LGBTQIA+ community, such as decriminalising same-sex relationships, the right to marry...more
  • CURRENT STATE | There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country
  • This country is categorised as being a flawed or defective democracy, where it follows democratic principles but where there are known issues...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.
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Government

| INFORMATION

Refugee Country Guide - Border Control Badge
SINGAPORE
BORDER FORCE OR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
immigration and checkpoints authority (ica) | pihak berkuasa imigresen dan pusat pemeriksaan | 移民与关卡局 | குடிவரவு மற்றும் சோதனைச் சாவடிகள் ஆணையம்

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
SINGAPORE
GOVERNMENT
parlimen | 国家议会 | guójiā yìhuì | நாடாளுமன்றம் | nāṭāḷumaṉṟam

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
SINGAPORE
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION OR THE INTERIOR
ministry of foreign affairs (moa) | kementerian luar negeri | 外交部 | வெளிநாட்டு அலுவல்கள் அமைச்சு

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
Ministry of Health
Gayther Healthcare - Healthcare Name
HEALTHCARE NAME
medifund | medisave
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

Mandarin | English | Malay | Tamil
Official Language(s) spoken in Singapore
The emergency service numbers within Singapore 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
救護車 (jiùhù chē) (mandarin) | ambulance (english) | ambulans (malay) | ஆம்புலன்ஸ் (tamil)

dial
995

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
警察 (jǐngchá) (mandarin) | police (english) | polis (malay) | காவல் (tamil)

dial
999

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
火 (huǒ) (mandarin) | fire (english) | api (malay) | தீ (tamil)

dial
995

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
处理 [chǔlǐ] (mandarin) | processing (english) | pemprosesan (malay) | செயலாக்க (tamil)
APPLICANT
申请人 [shēnqǐng rén] (mandarin) | applicant (english) | pemohon (malay) | விண்ணப்பதாரர் (tamil)
APPLICATION FORM
申请表 [shēnqǐng biǎo] (mandarin) | application form (english) | borang permohonan (malay) | விண்ணப்ப படிவம் (tamil)
ASYLUM SEEKER
寻求庇护者 (mandarin) | asylum seeker (english) | pencari suaka (malay) | புகலிடம் கோருவோர் (tamil)
CITIZENSHIP
国籍 [guójí] (mandarin) | citizenship (english) | kewarganegaraan (malay) | குடியுரிமை (tamil)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
出生国家 (mandarin) | country of origin (english) | negara asal (malay) | பிறந்த நாடு (tamil)
DATE OF BIRTH
出生日期 (mandarin) | date of birth (english) | tarikh lahir (malay) | பிறந்த தேதி (tamil)
DISPLACEMENT
移位 [yí wèi] (mandarin) | displacement (english) | anjakan (malay) | இடப்பெயர்ச்சி (tamil)
GENDER
性别 [xìngbié] (mandarin) | gender (english) | jantina (malay) | பாலினம் (tamil)
MIGRANT
农民 [nóngmín] (mandarin) | migrant (english) | asing (malay) | புலம் பெயர்ந்த (tamil)
NAME
名称 [míngchēng] (mandarin) | name (english) | nama (malay) | பெயர் (tamil)
NATIONALITY
国籍 [guójí] (mandarin) | nationality (english) | kewarganegaraan (malay) | தேசிய (tamil)
PROOF
证明 [zhèngmíng] (mandarin) | proof (english) | bukti (malay) | ஆதாரம் (tamil)
REFUGEE
难民 [nànmín] (mandarin) | refugee (english) | pelarian (malay) | அகதி (tamil)
RELIGION
宗教 [zōngjiào] (mandarin) | religion (english) | agama (malay) | மதம் (tamil)
RETURN
返回 [fǎnhuí] (mandarin) | return (english) | pulangan (malay) | திரும்ப (tamil)
SEXUALITY
性欲 [xìngyù] (mandarin) | sexuality (english) | seksualiti (malay) | பாலியல் (tamil)
STATUS
状态 [zhuàngtài] (mandarin) | status (english) | status (malay) | நிலையை (tamil)
TRANSIT
过境 [guòjìng] (mandarin) | transit (english) | transit (malay) | போக்குவரத்து (tamil)

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 - High
High
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

Key

| AREAS

Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Population Icon
LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.159.8 thousand
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Dollar Icon
LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.3.7 billion
Gayther Sections- Life Sections
LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
No
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Icon
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN PLACE
Yes
(extensive laws in place)
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Learn more about how this country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The equality index is based at a national level and covers areas ranging from same-sex marriages to gender recognition
Refugee Country Guide - LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Unions Icon
SAME-SEX UNIONS RECOGNISED
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
女同性恋 [nǚ tóngxìngliàn] (mandarin) | lesbian (english) | lesbian (malay) | லெஸ்பியன் (tamil)
Gay Flag
Gay
同性恋者 [tóngxìngliàn zhě] (mandarin) | gay (english) | gay (malay) | கே (tamil)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
双性恋 [shuāng xìng liàn] (mandarin) | bisexual (english) | bisexual (malay) | இருபால் (tamil)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
变性人 (mandarin) | transgender (english) | transgender (malay) | திருநங்கைகள் (tamil)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
双性恋 (mandarin) | intersex (english) | interseks (malay) | இன்டர்செக்ஸ் (tamil)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
无性 (mandarin) | asexual (english) | asexual (malay) | கலவியிலாச் (tamil)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
质疑 (mandarin) | questioning (english) | menyoal (malay) | கேள்வி (tamil)
Community Flag
Community
社区 [shèqū] (mandarin) | community (english) | masyarakat (malay) | சமூகத்தில் (tamil)
Gender Flag
Gender
性别相关 (mandarin) | gender related (english) | berkaitan jantina (malay) | பாலினம் தொடர்பான (tamil)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
性相关 (mandarin) | sexuality related (english) | berkaitan seksualiti (malay) | பாலியல் தொடர்பான (tamil)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
非二进制 (mandarin) | non-binary (english) | bukan perduaan (malay) | பைனரி அல்லாத (tamil)
Queer Flag
Queer
酷儿 (mandarin) | queer (english) | pelik (malay) | விசித்திரமான (tamil)
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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.
Gayther Guides - LGBTQIA+

08 | COUNTRY NAME

The country name in
many languages

Discover the name of this country in other languages. The name is sorted by country name and languages spoken (in alphabetical order) and can be accessed by clicking on the quick links below. If you want to learn more about any given country, please click on the flag or the country name, which will open the required content in a new window



A  
Afghanistan Flag
- (dari) | سینګاپور (pashto)
Albania Flag
singapore (albanian)
Algeria Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | singapour (french)
American Samoa Flag
singapore (samoan)
Andorra Flag
singapur (catalan)
Angola Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
Anguilla Flag
singapore (english)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
singapore (english)
Argentina Flag
singapur (spanish)
Armenia Flag
singapore (armenian)
Australia Flag
singapore (english)
Austria Flag
singapur (german)
Azerbaijan Flag
sinqapur (azerbaijani)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
singapore (english)
Bahrain Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Bangladesh Flag
সিঙ্গাপুর (bengali)
Barbados Flag
singapore (english)
Belarus Flag
сінгапур (belarusian) | сингапур [singapur] (russian)
Belgium Flag
singapore (dutch) | singapour (french) | singapur (german)
Belize Flag
singapore (english) | singapur (spanish)
Benin Flag
singapour (french)
Bermuda Flag
singapore (english)
Bhutan Flag
- (dzongkha)
Bolivia Flag
singapur (spanish) | - (aymara) | - (quechua)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
singapur (bosnian) | singapur (croatian) | сингапур [singapur] (serbian)
Botswana Flag
singapore (english) | - (tswana)
Brazil Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
British Virgin Islands Flag
singapore (english)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
singapore (malay) | singapore (english)
Bulgaria Flag
сингапур (bulgarian)
Burkina Faso Flag
singapour (french)
Burundi Flag
singapour (french) | - (kirundi)


C  
Cambodia Flag
ប្រទេសសិង្ហបុរី (khmer)
Cameroon Flag
singapore (english) | singapour (french)
Canada Flag
singapore (english) | singapour (french)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
singapore (dutch) | singapore (english) | - (papiamentu)
Cayman Islands Flag
singapore (english)
Central African Republic Flag
- (sango) | singapour (french)
Chad Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | singapour (french)
Channel Islands Flag
singapore (english) | singapour (french)
Chile Flag
singapur (spanish)
China Flag
新加坡 [xīnjiāpō] (mandarin)
Colombia Flag
singapur (spanish)
Comoros Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | - (comorian) | singapour (french)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
singapour (french)
Congo, Rep Flag
singapour (french)
Cook Islands Flag
singapore (english) | singapore (māori)
Costa Rica Flag
singapur (spanish)
Croatia Flag
singapur (croatian)
Cuba Flag
singapur (spanish)
Cyprus Flag
σιγκαπούρη [sinkapoúri] (greek) | singapur (turkish)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
singapur (czech)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
singapore (danish)
Djibouti Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | singapour (french)
Dominica Flag
singapore (english)
Dominican Republic Flag
singapur (spanish)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
cingapura (portuguese) | - (tetum)
Ecuador Flag
singapur (spanish)
Egypt Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
El Salvador Flag
singapur (spanish)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
singapur (spanish) | singapour (french)
Eritrea Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | ሲንጋፖር (tigrinya) | - (tigre) | singapore (english)
Estonia Flag
singapur (estonian)
Ethiopia Flag
ስንጋፖር (amharic)
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
singapore (english)
Fiji Flag
- (fijian) | - (hindustani) | singapore (english)
Finland Flag
singapore (finnish) | singapore (swedish)
France Flag
singapour (french)
French Guiana Flag
singapour (french) | singapour (french guianese creole)
French Polynesia Flag
singapour (french)


G  
Gabon Flag
singapour (french)
Gambia, The Flag
singapore (english)
Georgia Flag
- (abkhaz) | სინგაპური (georgian) | - (ossetic)
Germany Flag
singapur (german)
Ghana Flag
singapore (english)
Gibraltar Flag
singapore (english)
Greece Flag
σιγκαπούρη [sinkapoúri] (greek)
Greenland Flag
- (kalaallisut) | singapore (danish)
Grenada Flag
singapore (english)
Guadeloupe Flag
singapur (spanish)
Guam Flag
singapore (english) | - (chamorro)
Guatemala Flag
singapur (spanish)
Guinea Flag
singapour (french)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
Guyana Flag
singapore (english)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
singapour (french) | singapore (haitian creole)
Honduras Flag
singapur (spanish)
Hong Kong Flag
新加坡 [xīnjiāpō] (cantonese) | singapore (english)
Hungary Flag
singapore (hungarian)
Iceland Flag
singapúr (icelandic)
India Flag
सिंगापुर (hindi) | singapore (english)
Indonesia Flag
singapura (indonesian)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
سنگاپور (persian)
Iraq Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Ireland Flag
singeapór (irish (gaelic)) | singapore (english)
Isle of Man Flag
singapore (english)
Israel Flag
סינגפור (hebrew)
Italy Flag
singapore (italian)
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
singapour (french)
Jamaica Flag
singapore (english)
Japan Flag
シンガポール (japanese)
Jordan Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
сингапур (kazakh)
Kenya Flag
singapore (swahili) | singapore (english)
Kiribati Flag
- (gilbertese) | singapore (english)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
싱가포르 [sing-gapoleu] (korean)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
싱가포르 [sing-gapoleu] (korean)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
singapore (albanian) | сингапур [singapur] (serbian)
Kuwait Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
сингапур (kirghiz)
Laos Flag
ສິງກະໂປ (lao)
Latvia Flag
singapūra (latvian)
Lebanon Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Lesotho Flag
singapore (sesotho) | singapore (english)
Liberia Flag
singapore (english)
Libya Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Liechtenstein Flag
singapur (german)
Lithuania Flag
singapūras (lithuanian)
Luxembourg Flag
singapur (luxembourgish) | singapour (french) | singapur (german)


M  
Macau Flag
新加坡 [xīnjiāpō] (cantonese) | cingapura (portuguese)
Madagascar Flag
singapore (malagasy) | singapour (french)
Malawi Flag
singapore (chichewa) | singapore (english)
Malaysia Flag
singapore (malay)
Maldives Flag
- (dhivehi)
Mali Flag
singapour (french)
Malta Flag
singapor (maltese) | singapore (english)
Marshall Islands Flag
- (marshallese) | singapore (english)
Martinique Flag
singapour (french)
Mauritania Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Mauritius Flag
singapour (french) | singapore (english)
Mayotte Flag
singapour (french)
Mexico Flag
singapur (spanish)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
singapore (english) | - (chuukese) | - (kosraean) | - (pohnpeian) | - (yapese)
Moldova Flag
singapur (moldovan)
Monaco Flag
singapour (french)
Mongolia Flag
сингапур (mongolian)
Montenegro Flag
сингапур [singapur] (montenegrin)
Morocco Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Mozambique Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
Myanmar Flag
စင်္ကာပူ (burmese)


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


O P Q  
Oman Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Pakistan Flag
سنگاپور (urdu)
Palau Flag
- (palauan) | singapore (english)
Palestine, State of Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Panama Flag
singapur (spanish)
Papua New Guinea Flag
singapore (english)
Paraguay Flag
singapur (spanish) | સિંગાપુર (guaraní)
Peru Flag
singapur (spanish) | - (quechua)
Philippines Flag
singgapur (filipino)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
- (pitkern) | singapore (english)
Poland Flag
singapur (polish)
Portugal Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
Puerto Rico Flag
singapur (spanish) | singapore (english)
Qatar Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)


R S  
Reunion Flag
singapour (french)
Romania Flag
singapur (romanian)
Russia Flag
сингапур [singapur] (russian)
Rwanda Flag
singapore (kinyarwanda) | singapore (english) | singapour (french)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
singapour (french)
Saint Helena Flag
singapore (english)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
singapore (english)
Saint Lucia Flag
singapore (english)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
singapore (dutch) | singapore (english)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
singapour (french)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
singapour (french)
Samoa Flag
singapore (samoan) | singapore (english)
San Marino Flag
singapore (italian)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
cingapura (portuguese)
Saudi Arabia Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Senegal Flag
singapour (french)
Serbia Flag
сингапур [singapur] (serbian)
Seychelles Flag
- (seychellois creole) | singapore (english) | singapour (french)
Sierra Leone Flag
singapore (english)
Singapore Flag
新加坡 [xīnjiāpō] (mandarin) | singapore (english) | singapore (malay) | சிங்கப்பூர் (tamil)
Slovakia Flag
singapore (slovak)
Slovenia Flag
singapur (slovene)
Solomon Islands Flag
singapore (english)
Somalia Flag
singapore (somali) | سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
South Africa Flag
singapoer (afrikaans) | singapore (english) | - (southern ndebele) | singapore (sesotho) | singapore (zulu) | - (northern sotho) | - (tswana) | - (swazi) | - (venda) | - (tsonga)
South Sudan Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Spain Flag
singapur (spanish) | singapur (catalan) | singapur (galician)
Sri Lanka Flag
සිංගප්පූරුව (sinhalese) | சிங்கப்பூர் (tamil) | singapore (english)
Sudan Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Suriname Flag
singapore (dutch)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
- (swazi) | singapore (english)
Sweden Flag
singapore (swedish)
Switzerland Flag
singapur (german) | singapour (french) | singapore (italian) | singapore (romansh)
Syria Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | singapour (french) | singapore (english)


T  
Taiwan Flag
新加坡 [xīnjiāpō] (mandarin)
Tajikistan Flag
сингапур (tajik)
Tanzania Flag
singapore (swahili) | singapore (english)
Thailand Flag
สิงคโปร์ (thai)
Togo Flag
singapour (french)
Tokelau Flag
- (tokelauan)
Tonga Flag
- (tongan) | singapore (english)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
singapore (english)
Tunisia Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic) | singapour (french)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
singapur (turkish)
Turkmenistan Flag
singapur (turkmen)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
singapore (english)
Tuvalu Flag
- (tuvaluan) | singapore (english)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
singapore (english)
Ukraine Flag
сінгапур [sinhapur] (ukrainian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
singapore (english)
United States of America (USA) Flag
singapore (english)
Uruguay Flag
singapur (spanish)
US Virgin Islands Flag
singapore (english)
Uzbekistan Flag
singapur (uzbek)
Vanuatu Flag
singapore (english) | singapour (french)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
singapore (latin) | singapore (italian)
Venezuela Flag
singapur (spanish)
Vietnam Flag
singapore (vietnamese)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
singapour (french) | - (wallisian) | - (futunan)
Yemen Flag
سنغافورة [singhafura] (arabic)
Zambia Flag
singapore (english)
Zimbabwe Flag
singapore (english) | singapowo (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
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