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What does this mean exactly? Who does this affect? This provision applies to all third-country nationals who: did not have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine (e.g. only temporary study or work visas) or did not have international protection status (e.g. refugee protection) in Ukraine. What happens if no new application is submitted? If no… Read more: Important information for refugees from Ukraine without Ukrainian citizenship (third-country nationals)

As 2024 draws to a close, we look back on twelve intense months full of challenges, successes and passionate commitment. For the team of ‘Reason for fleeing: queer- Queer Refugees Germany’, it’s been a year that has challenged and encouraged us in equal measure – a year that shows how far we’ve come, but also… Read more: End-of-year review 2024: Reason for fleeing: queer – Queer Refugees Germany – challenges and hopes

Every day, people in Germany are affected by exploitation and human trafficking. Refugees, and especially LGBTIQ+* people, are particularly vulnerable. The International Rescue Committee, together with its network of partner organisations at the federal and European level, is implementing several projects aimed at preventing human trafficking and providing the best possible support for those affected,… Read more: UNITED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING:PREVENTING EXPLOITATION AND HELPING THOSE AFFECTED

Navigating the German labour market is often difficult for refugees – especially for queer refugees.Discrimination, cultural barriers and insecurities about how to deal with one’s own identity in the workplace are just some of the obstacles they may face. This is precisely where Tent Deutschland’s mentoring programme for LGBT*IQ refugees comes in. Why queer refugees… Read more: “Building bridges: how a mentoring programme is empowering queer refugees for the German labour market”

LGBTIQ+Q* refugees flee their home countries due to persecution and violence. However, even upon arrival in the new host country, many of them still lack the support they need to integrate economically. Companies are well positioned to take on this challenge. By engaging employees to provide professional advice and individual support to LGBTIQ+Q* refugees, companies… Read more: ‘Queer Empowerment: LGBTIQ+Q* refugees for the German labour market + lecture on asylum law’ online information event on 05/11/2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for professional and volunteer counsellors: