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International Journal of
Population Studies Recognition and protection of LGBTQI+ asylum

implementing policies, and advancing the development of in mitigating the effects of such exclusion and invisibility,
initiatives for marginalized groups. especially when analyzing the intersectional discussions
raised by the theme. It is within this context that we aim to
6. Conclusion encourage the exploration of this theme, with the goal of

The worldwide prevalence of violence against LGBTQI+ fostering a more refined and innovative perception about
individuals exceeds what one might find bearable. This the existence of intersectional debates and propositions,
heightened level of violence stems from societal perception as well as a heightened awareness of the vulnerability of
of this social group, which contributes to a daily escalation LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and refugees – both as a unified
in violence rates against them. Moreover, more than group and as an acronym that confines a relatively diverse
100 million people around the world are displaced from population. Furthermore, it is essential to emphasize
their homes due to conflicts and humanitarian crises the importance of the role that national states have – or
occurring across the planet. The LGBTQI+ and refugee should have – in promoting continuous and daily social
agendas interconnect when LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and inclusion.
refugees encounter denials of their rights, mistreatment, Acknowledgments
and violations of their rights during the asylum process.
Since the first LGBTQI+ refugee requests took place in the None.
1990s, this topic has not yet been satisfactorily debated.
Despite states creating norms and programs aimed at this Funding
population, some of these initiatives fail to effectively reach None.
the local realities. Persistent gaps continue to hinder the
ability of LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and refugees to fully Conflict of interest
enjoy their rights.
The authors declare no competing interests.
The literature has begun to address several identified
issues within the LGBTQI+ asylum process, such as the Author contributions
presence of stereotypes, the need for training, sensitization Conceptualization: All authors
or expert advice, concerns related to infrastructure and Formal analysis: Henrique Zanin
reception conditions, the vulnerability experienced by Investigation: Henrique Zanin
LGBTQI+ individuals during the asylum process, and the Methodology: All authors
support provided by non-governmental organizations. Writing – original draft: Henrique Zanin
However, there is a pressing need to shift the focus from Writing – review & editing: All authors
general LGBTQI+ policies to tailored policies designed
for specific subpopulations within the acronym. Tailoring Ethics approval and consent to participate
policies to address and respect the unique needs of; for
example, transgender individuals and lesbians would foster Not applicable.
a more equitable experience that benefits these specific Consent for publication
groups. It is essential not only to acknowledge the different
subgroups within the LGBTQI+ social group but also to Not applicable.
recognize the unique intersections of their individual
characteristics. This aspect is constantly disregarded in Availability of data
the asylum application processes across different locations Data used in this work are available from the corresponding
in the European context. Looking beyond the asylum author on reasonable request.
process, it is evident that states have yet to create policies
aimed at promoting the social inclusion of LGBTQI+ References
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