UNHCR (2021)
This document addresses the rights, challenges, and protection risks faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and other diverse identities (LGBTIQ+) individuals in situations of forced displacement. It emphasises that while they share basic needs and rights with other displaced persons, they encounter additional risks due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The document reaffirms UNHCR’s commitment to ensuring equal rights and full participation for all persons of concern, including those within the LGBTIQ+ community, as outlined in the “UNHCR policy on age, gender, and diversity.” The focus is on providing equal access to existing international human rights, not establishing “special rights.” To address the diverse forms of discrimination, an age, gender, and diversity approach is deemed crucial to tailor protection and assistance.