Sexual orientation and gender identity in the Belgian asylum system

The research considers the experiences of people who apply for international protection in Belgium on the ground of their sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). Participatory observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups reveal the diverse and multi-layered experiences of SOGI applicants: navigating intersectional discrimination, waiting in reception centres, looking for support with LGBTIQ+ organisations, and going to the asylum interview. Their perception of sexuality, gender, refugeeness and Belgium are (re-)shaped by their interactions with the different actors and cont... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Casteleyn, Liselot
Dokumenttyp: conference
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Schlagwörter: Law and Political Science
Sprache: Englisch
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28878288
Datenquelle: BASE; Originalkatalog
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Link(s) : https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/01HBX5EP32KCHA3HKC6M419G97

The research considers the experiences of people who apply for international protection in Belgium on the ground of their sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). Participatory observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups reveal the diverse and multi-layered experiences of SOGI applicants: navigating intersectional discrimination, waiting in reception centres, looking for support with LGBTIQ+ organisations, and going to the asylum interview. Their perception of sexuality, gender, refugeeness and Belgium are (re-)shaped by their interactions with the different actors and contexts they encounter while moving through the asylum system.