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Past Event

International LGBT Rights and LGBT Asylum Seekers

Rochelle A. Fortier, Human Rights and Immigration Attorney, Nwadibia — Chair
Panelists TBA

Homosexuality is illegal in more than 76 countries and punishable by the death penalty in seven. LGBT activists are challenging these laws and fighting social stigma on the ground. Yet many LGBT people are forced to flee their homes and countries to seek asylum. In the U.S., LGBT asylum seekers face new challenges. A panel of international LGBT activists and asylees – including participants from the Middle East and Africa – will share their insights and experiences.

MLF Organizer
Wes McGaughey
Notes

MLF: LGBT

This program is part of the 2014 Platforum series The LGBT Journey, sponsored by Ernst & Young.

August 14, 2014

The Commonwealth Club of California
595 Market St.
San Francisco, 94102
United States