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Are you committed to supporting the rights and dignity of LGBTQI+
asylum seekers & refugees ?  Do you have communications and/or fundraising skills ?
UKLGIG is inviting applications to join our Board of Trustees 
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The UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) supports LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration process. Our vision is a world where there is equality, dignity, respect and safety for all people in the expression of their sexual or gender identity.

We provide psychosocial and emotional support for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers to help improve their mental health and reduce isolation. We also provide legal information and advice. In addition, we advocate for improved policies and decision-making by governments in LGBTQI+ asylum claims.

We also continue providing support and information to LGBTQI+ people seeking to live in the UK with their partners via our website, an online forum and a monthly meeting.

Around the world more than 70 countries consider homosexuality illegal, in five of these the death penalty can apply. Moreover, the persecution experienced by LGBQTI+ people goes well beyond any official prosecutions. The violence, humiliation, inequality and discrimination many LGBT people face, can be enacted by state officials, but is also often experienced within their own communities and families without any recourse to protection. UKLGIG assists LGBTQI+ people seeking a safe haven from persecution.


Our asylum related activities include:

Supporting LGBT asylum seekers: providing emotional support & legal information referring to solicitors; visiting detention centres and running other social support projects.

Research & Policy: working to ensure LGBTQI+ people are treated equally and with dignity in the asylum process; seeking to improve the quality of Home Office decision making and seeking an end to the detention of LGBTQI+ people.

Training & Information: providing training and information on LGBTQI+ asylum issues.

We also continue providing support and information to LGBTQI+ people seeking to settle in the UK with their partners, via our website, an online forum and a monthly meeting.

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MONTHLY ASYLUM MEETINGS

Details

London
Wednesday 2nd May, 2018
6.00pm to 8.30pm

London
Thursday 7th June, 2018
6.00pm to 8.30pm

London
Wednesday 4th July,2018
6.00pm to 8.30pm

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PARTNERSHIP
MEETINGS

Dates and meeting details

London
Third Saturday of every month (excl. December)
1.00pm start.

Please arrive on time !

How can I help ?

UKLGIG relies heavily on members and donations to fund our support work with LGBTI asylum seekers.
Become a member of the group or consider a one off donation below.

Disclaimer

Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website is correct and up to date, it is offered for the purpose of providing general information and guidance only and should not be construed as formal legal advice. UKLGIG disclaims any liability resulting from reliance on such information. You are strongly advised to seek professional legal advice from a qualified immigration solicitor.

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