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Crossing Borders: LGBTQIA+ Refugees' Fight For Safety


Vedika Dalvi & Harsh Choksi, KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College


ABSTRACT


This paper analyses the issue of LGBTQIA+ refugees fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. It examines the key causes of refugee migration, focusing on Afghanistan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan. It emphasizes the unique vulnerabilities and psychological issues that LGBTQIA+ refugees encounter, such as trauma and prejudice in both their home countries and host countries. Legal frameworks and significant case laws influencing LGBTQIA+ rights are examined, highlighting progress and current obstacles. Finally, this paper presents legal reforms, international lobbying, and community assistance to better safeguard LGBTQIA+ refugees and guarantee their rights are respected around the world.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the IJLLR or its members. The designations employed in this publication and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the IJLLR.

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