Newcomers
Welcome to RFSL Newcomers — a group for LGBTQI people who are newly arrived in Sweden.
Get Involved
Newcomers is a non-profit organisation and there are many ways for you to get involved.
Newcomers Contacts
Newcomers is a nationwide network with groups at most RFSL branches across Sweden, from Boden to Malmö!
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.
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.
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. The suggestions will increase the vulnerability…
For Members
Are you an LGBTQ person who are seeking asylum, are newly arrived in Sweden or have had your asylum application refused? Welcome!
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.
The law and the asylum process
Here we have briefly gathered overall information about the different steps of the asylum process and relevant legislation.
Donate
Many who come in contact with Newcomers need help with everything from legal counselling to getting their basic needs satisfied.
Other organisations
Here we have gathered useful links to organisations, networks and websites working with LGBTQI- and/or refugee issues.