LGBTQ+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
LGBTQ+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Providing Support and Safe Spaces for a Vulnerable Population
Introduction:
In recent years, the plight of LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers has gained increasing attention worldwide. These individuals flee their home countries due to persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, seeking refuge and safety in more accepting societies. This essay sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers, with a specific focus on the United States, while emphasizing the importance of providing support and safe spaces for this vulnerable population.