Time-limited residence permits a serious blow to LGBTQI refugees
RFSL is very critical of the current suggestion of a new migration policy. It risks seriously affecting LGBTQI people who seek asylum in Sweden.
LGBTQI asylum-seekers are refused on unlawful grounds
A new judicial investigation from RFSL shows that LGBTQI asylum-seekers are refused on unlawful grounds. Asylum seekers are expected to conceal their LGBTQI identity, trans people’s asylum claims are missed and legal uncertainty is wide-spread in LGBTQI asylum cases.
Inhumane consequences of suggestions to alter asylum rights
The parliamentary committee that was appointed by the government in 2019 has presented its suggestions for new Swedish asylum legislation.…
Counselling
RFSL can offer support or counselling to LGBTQI people in asylum related issues.
Q&A
Here we have gathered facts and some of the most commonly asked questions about the asylum process.
For Members
Are you an LGBTQ person who are seeking asylum, are newly arrived in Sweden or have had your asylum application refused? Welcome!
The Asylum Podcast
In the Asylum Podcast we listen to the stories of LGBTQI people who have come to Sweden to seek asylum.
The law and the asylum process
Here we have briefly gathered overall information about the different steps of the asylum process and relevant legislation.
Other organisations
Here we have gathered useful links to organisations, networks and websites working with LGBTQI- and/or refugee issues.