Supporting LGBTQI+ refugee claimants in Canada

Wednesday, June 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Refugee claims based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics have specific challenges.

This webinar aims to help community workers better understand the difficulties LGBTQI+ people face in making refugee claims and what they can do to support them.

The webinar will explore:

• the challenges LGBTQI+ refugee claimants have in gathering convincing evidence to support their claims
• the specific difficulties they face in the refugee hearing process
• how their experiences before and after they move to Canada affect their mental health
• the injustices they may experience in Canada
• how important community support is for their mental health and safety
• resources, programs, and services available to them

LGBTQI+: These letters are a short form for the following words:

L – Lesbian

G – Gay

B – Bisexual

T – Transgender

Q – Queer

I - Intersex

+  – other terms not in this list

ASL interpretation will be available.

Speakers:

• Tania Princz-Lebel, Staff Lawyer – Public Legal Education and Information at Connecting Ottawa
• Mego Nerses, Registered Psychotherapist at MN Psychotherapy
• Nicoy Davis, Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordination & Community Mobilization at Rainbow Railroad
  

Questions for our speakers? Email misha.hossain@cleo.on.ca.

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Our work is generously supported by The Law Foundation of Ontario and Department of Justice Canada.