For LGBTQ+ people, ‘safety’ does not switch on when their countries’ laws change or a conflict stops.
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The 1951 convention underpins the human rights of people around the world.
Canada has taken positive steps in recognizing and supporting LGBTQ+ communities. However, that support does not always extend to people seeking asylum.
Misconceptions about sexuality and religion could put asylum seekers facing deportation to Rwanda in danger.
Gay and gender-diverse people have historically faced enormous obstacles finding refuge abroad.
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UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leicester
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Professor of Human Rights Law, Monash University
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Senior Researcher, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University
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Researcher, Maastricht University and Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), United Nations University
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PhD Student, Philosophy, Sociology, Social Justice, University of Windsor