Ari Jones on LinkedIn: Transforming Lives With $10: Support Queer And Trans Immigrants On Give… (2024)

About 5 percent of young adults in the U.S. are trans. Forty four percent of U.S. adults say they personally know someone who is trans and 20 percent know someone who is nonbinary. As society progresses, more and more people are choosing to come out, and we must ensure their safety and wellbeing as they do so and help build a world in which they are not only accepted but embraced. Trans rights are human rights! Bet Tzedek supports trans rights by hosting a regular name and gender marker change clinic. You can uplift the trans community by donating to Bet Tzedek: https://lnkd.in/dN8NVZ4N #HumanRightsAwarenessMonth

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German citizenship in three years? Become a volunteer of The LGBT life e.V.!The ruling German coalition has agreed on a long-awaited reform of the citizenship law.Five years of residence in the country will be enough to accept German citizenship instead of eight. And the one who is particularly well integrated (knows the language, participates in public life, etc.) can apply for citizenship in just three years. The cherry on the cake - when accepting German, you no longer need to go through the painful procedure of renouncing your former citizenship.What does it have to do with us, you ask? One of the ways to prove your integration into German society is "Ehrenamtliches Engagement", volunteering. Volunteers are considered by German law to be people who have helped non-profit organizations work 200 hours a year.Join us. Fill out the volunteer questionnaire and start the process of obtaining German citizenship now! Writing this form https://lnkd.in/ewvt3JQJThe LGBT life e.V.

Our Among Friends program at Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services in operation since 2007, has been dedicated to serving asylum seekers who face persecution in their countries of origin due to their sexual orientation.Sadly, in recent years, state-sanctioned hom*ophobia has escalated in some African nations to the point of imposing the death penalty on individuals identifying as 2SLGBTQ+. This has led to a surge of refugees fleeing these countries. Many of them have come to Canada, a country that champions diversity and inclusion. Over the past two months, as the City of Toronto's shelters reached their capacity and began turning away these refugee claimants, our Among Friends program has consistently received more than 150 - and at times, even over 200- participants every week.The sudden surge in demand for our services has placed immense pressure on our programs and services, which have historically struggled with insufficient funding and resources. The organization's decision not to turn away anyone in need is commendable; however, it has the potential to lead to staff burnout and resource depletion, and it is not sustainable without additional help. We are reaching out to you with an urgent plea for support, be it a large or small contribution, to help us keep our doors open for the city's most marginalized population:https://lnkd.in/gED-HM4H#Support #donate #LGBTQ+ #Program

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End of year message from our ED Doug Kerr:The past year has felt like a pivotal moment for the rights of LGBTIQ people around the world. The year was filled with successes and legal victories but also disappointing setbacks including new anti-LGBTIQ laws, amid rising hatred and violence in many countries.In Canada, the rise of an organized, anti-gender / anti-rights movement, connected to this global backlash, has made many of us realize that we cannot be complacent here at home. What happens in Nashville, Moscow or Kampala has an impact here. The forces that oppose human rights are pushing back – from the United Nations down to local school boards. We should all be concerned about where this could go in the next decade.But I am also leaving 2023 with pride and optimism in our ability to organize and collaborate for change. When I reflect upon the work of our 67 members across Canada, especially since we were created in 2016, it’s remarkable to think of the growth of our shared work on international solidarity with communities around the world. I won’t single out any particular organization, but within our membership, there are wonderful organizations who are trailblazers at the international level. There are international cooperation organizations that never had conversations about SOGIESC issues until just a few years ago, who are now developing new inclusion policies and partnerships with our communities. And there are many 2SLGBTIQ organizations in our membership who have expanded their international solidarity work. This past year alone saw five of our members start new projects funded by the Act Together for Inclusion Fund with partners in francophone Africa, Honduras, Ghana, Jamaica, Fiji, Tunisia & Morocco – and it will be exciting in 2024 to see these projects unfold.I’m also proud that Dignity Network Canada, as a coalition, has over the past year, continued to work closely with partners in the Canadian government and build bridges to all parties in parliament. Support for human rights for LGBTIQ folks around the world should not be a partisan issue in this country and we will continue to do this important outreach and education work with our friends at the Canadian Pride Caucus and across all of parliament.Looking towards 2024, with new supporters including government, foundations, unions and individuals, we are launching a new period of growth for Dignity Network Canada. Our small but mighty team is expanding. We will be launching Beyond Borders, a new campaign to ensure that progress on SOGIESC inclusion in Canadian foreign policy and development aid, continues into the future. We will be ramping up our policy and communications capacity with the addition of two new staff. Led by a brilliant Board of Directors, we are also launching a new strategic planning process to determine our future and I’m looking forward to talking to all of our members and partners about what this looks like.Doug

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66 countries around the world criminalize same-sex relationships, so the persecution, violence, & oppression LGBTQ+ people face can be a driver for displacement.🏳️🌈Click belowto read the interview with Heidi Lehmann, technical director for gender & gender-based violence programs, where she talks about HIAS’ approach to LGBTQ+ refugees and how her experiences brought the unique challenges facing this population into special focus.https://lnkd.in/e2HpSyrk

There are 66 countries around the world that criminalize same-sex relationships, so the persecution, violence, and oppression LGBTQ+ people face can be a driver for displacement.We recently sat down with Heidi Lehmann, technical director for gender and gender-based violence programs, to talk about HIAS’ approach to LGBTQ+ refugees and how her experiences brought the unique challenges facing this population into special focus.Check it out👇https://lnkd.in/e2HpSyrk

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As we near the end of 2023, let's remember the power of even a single act of kindness. Supporting LGBT Voice Tanzania can create a domino effect of positive transformation. Your contribution can make a significant difference in empowering LGBT Voice Tanzania to achieve great things in 2024. Let's make a difference together. #societyandculture #societyandculture #socialissues #politicsandlaw #politicsandlaw #humanandcivilrights https://lnkd.in/eGznHimf

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Introducing you to our TOTO QUEER "SUPPORT MY EDUCATION " Project now available at safeshelters@minority-defenders-forum.org that calls for #partnerships #donors #sponsors to support Education of children of queer refugees for them to have a bright future. A must know is that children of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Africa suffer similar consequences of humiliation, discrimination, stigma and attacks from hom*ophobic communities that are against their parents sexual orientation ,gender identities and expressions making their future unpredictable as majority are rendered homeless wondering with their parents seeking refugee and others orphaned after their parents murdered hence others parentless due to massive arrests and improvements of queer parents during this hardest times of the Ugandan anti-hom*osexuality Act now law that has led to the plight of Queer members seeking asylum to safer countries. A child of a queer refugee needs your support in terms of school fees and scholastic materials to afford better education in Kenya. We therefore call upon your partnerships, sponsorships, donations to https://gofund.me/9048d52b or email safeshelters@minority-defenders-forum.org to connect as an individual sponsor for our children and support their education please 🙏. Currently we have 20 children of queer parents supported by Minority Defenders Forum at safeshelters@minority-defenders-forum.org that solely relies on donations through our gofund.me but then it's not enough, we need your support in parenting these innocent future generation.Support us by sharing our campaign today or donating or partnering with us individually. Always remember that Educating a child is Educating a nation. Children of Queer members have a basic right to Education, safe Shelter and a right to be parented that has been deprived of them by the political extremists of Uganda and other hom*ophobic countries who have imposed ,enacted and implementing harsh anti-LGBT policies making their parents vulnerable refugees yet affecting their children physically, emotionally and mentally. We cannot do this alone, Support us in our struggle for their bright future. Any donation as low as £5 will create a big impact in supporting our children's education in Kenyan schools where our safe Shelters are based and also those left back home in Uganda too. The school fees including all basics approximate 20,000 Kenyan shillings per term to nurture, mould and upbring our future generation through Education. Patrizia Legovini (she/her) Sage Kuo Lotte Brand 夏乐 Lise Woensdregt Ramona Chereches Tegan Snyman Scott Andersson @ Martin Cowart Anne Barbosa da Costa, IAP We for All Rwenzori-WEFORI ILGA World Doreen Nasaala #childrensrights #childrenseducation #childmentalhealth #supportchildren #education #schoolfees #donate #partnership #donors #emergencyresponse

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Keeping up with the ever-evolving landscape of immigration and asylum policies is crucial. Here's the latest development you need to be aware of:🛂 The UK's Policy Shift: The UK government is rewriting rules for international refugees with a primary goal of reducing the number of people seeking protection. This move comes as part of their effort to gain international support for their firm stance on migration.🤝 Debates and Discussions: Discussions are in full swing following comments by the Minister regarding the criteria for seeking asylum. The government's stance is clear—being a woman or identifying as LGBTQ+ is not, on its own, sufficient grounds for seeking asylum in the UK.💡 Navigating Complexity: The UK's approach to immigration and asylum has always been a topic of intense debate. These recent changes add complexity to the ongoing discourse surrounding the issue.Join the conversation, share your insights, and let's stay informed together.#ukimmigration #asylumpolicy #refugees #linkedincommunity #stayinformed

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As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, it is crucial to shed light on the impactful work carried out by HIAS Kenya in addressing the unique challenges faced by forcibly displaced women, girls, and LGBTQI individuals.Women, girls, and LGBTQI individuals are disproportionately affected by forced displacement. The needs and the voices of survivors drive HIAS’ GBV services. Our GBV programming helps forcibly displaced women, girls, and LGBTQI individuals pursue their potential, free from violence and gender-related oppression. HIAS’ Gender and GBV program in Kenya focuses on building solid and responsive pathways for survivors to access medical, mental health, and legal services.HIAS Kenya reaffirms its commitment to providing comprehensive Gender and GBV services that are survivor-centered and aimed at breaking the cycle of vulnerability and violence.See how HIAS is working to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors around the world. Share this post to help spread the word and learn more about our work at hias.org/end-gbv.UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, @statePRM.#16Days#NoExcuse#EndGBV#16DaysofActivismagainstGBV2023#InvesttopreventVAWG#zuiadhulumazakijinsia

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