Mike and his partner, Tom, come from a country where homosexuality is punishable by law and sexual minorities are stigmatized by society. “In our country we had to keep our…
Topic: Special Topics: LGBT
Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response: Opportunities & Challenges for Serving Urban Refugees in Ecuador
This field assessment, carried out by the Women's Refugee Commission and Asylum Access Ecuador, identifies the particular GBV risks faced by urban refugees in Ecuador. It identifies strategic entry points…
Mary’s Story – A Refugee in Bangkok
Mary and her partner were persecuted because they were two women in love. Asylum Access helped them find a safe home where they could live a life without fear. We…
Marco’s Story
Marco never expected for his life to change so dramatically over such a short period of time. As a gay activist in Cuba, he suffered from constant harassment by the…
Reflections from DC
A letter drafted following a trip to Washington DC, with considerations from San Francisco. Dear Friends, April was an exciting month for Asylum Access: Our team led workshops for colleagues…