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LBQ+ Research Reports Worldwide

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The Challenges to Successful Lesbian Asylum Claims

Although persecution on account of sexual orientation has been grounds for asylum in the United States since 1990, and even though many lesbians throughout the world suffer discrimination and violence, lesbians account for only a small fraction of all applications for asylum based on sexual orientation. Several factors limit the number of asylum applications filed by lesbians. Cultural, social, and economic constraints affecting women generally impede lesbians’ ability to flee from their home countries.
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Summary of Consultations on LBQ Advocacy and Research Priorities

On 13 March 2024, over 60 lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) activists from around the world participated in a strategic conversation on LBQ Advocacy and Research Priorities on the sidelines of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York. The event was co-hosted by Outright International, ILGA World, and the Global Lesbian* Coalition, a network comprising the Asia Feminist LBQ Network, Central Asian Feminist LBQT Network, EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C), the Network of Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LESLAC), and the Southern African LBQ Women’s Network.
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The Global State of LGBTIQ Organizing: The Right to Register and the Freedom to Operate

Advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people worldwide depends on LGBTIQ people’s ability to organize themselves and build movements. When LGBTIQ people can form organizations and legally register those organizations, they can better articulate demands, raise and disburse funds, and implement activities.
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This page compiles worldwide reports on LBQ+ women from key research organizations such as Human Rights Watch (HRW), Mama Cash, and other globally recognized institutions. These reports offer insights into the lived experiences, rights, and advocacy efforts of LBQ+ women.

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In the future, these reports will be part of the LesbianGlobal Data Connect Research Repository, an AI-assisted resource including both global research and data from our AI-powered research tool. This repository will be a key reference for researchers, advocates, and funders prioritizing LBQ+ women’s issues.

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Use the search bar to find reports by keywords or topics, or submit your own to contribute to this growing body of knowledge.

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