Supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system

I’d like to claim asylum because I’m LGBTQI+

I’d like to make an immigration application to live with my partner in the UK

What we do

We provide practical and emotional support for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum to help improve their confidence and self-esteem and reduce isolation. We provide specialist legal information and advice, and campaign to improve the treatment of people seeking asylum.

We also provide legal advice and information to LGBTQI+ people who want to live in the UK with their partners.

Find out more

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"We inspire and give each other strength”

For IWD 2025, we sat down with one of our Casework Coordinators Lisa, who runs our women’s support group.

No Pride in Detention

LGBTQI+ people are not safe in immigration detention. Join our campaign for an end to LGBTQI+ detention.

Supporting and advising LGBTQI+ people

We give free and confidential legal advice to LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum. We also provide emotional support to those who are going through the asylum process and help them with accessing housing and health services.

Get in touch

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Training for lawyers and charities

We provide training for lawyers, judges, charities and others on a wide range of areas from best practice in handling LGBTQI+ asylum claims to providing support for LGBTQI+ people.

Research and publications

We conduct research and publish reports and resources to ensure LGBTQI+ people are treated fairly and with dignity in the asylum and immigration system.