Is accommodation for queer refugees in Sweden safe? with RFSL Newcomers

Unsafe accommodation conditions are a terrifying image to LGBTQ+ refugees worldwide, including in Sweden. Queer asylum seekers, already fleeing persecution and discrimination in their home countries, often find themselves in precarious living situations upon arrival. LGBTQ+ refugees may encounter hostility, discrimination, and violence within shared accommodations or shelters.

With our panellists, we will talk about what is the situation like in Sweden right now, what are the psychological implications of unsafe accommodation and what can be improved to secure welcoming accommodation options to ensure the protection and well-being of LGBTQ+ newcomers.

Panellists:
SARMED AL RUBAIEE, queer activist and a member of Newcomers

MIRYAM DONZELLI, psychologist and a project coordinator, Läkare i världen

AINO GRÖNDAHL, migration lawyer and researcher, RFSL

BARBORA MAJDISOVA, Newcomers Project Manager, RFSL Malmö

Moderated by:
SOPHIE BERIA, International Programme Manager, RFSL