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... and sexual orientation, and who face violence and lack of resources as a result. One response we received from funders ... only 4 cents focus on trans communities. In 2020, resources moved out of foundations in a way I’d never seen ...
September 28, 2021
GCIR Blog Series
Building on the legacy of Queer and Trans elders and pioneers, LGBTQ immigrant and refugee leaders continue to lead the fight for societal transformation. For years, these leaders have advocated for increased funding to support LGBTQ immigrant communities, particularly to address lack of access to medical care and asylum and detention issues (including sexual assault). A 2017 Congressional inquiry found that LGBTQ immigrants are 97 times more likely to be sexually victimized than non-LGBTQ people while in ICE custody. However, LGTBQ immigrant issues continue to receive less funding when compared to overall dollar amounts invested in LGBTQ communities.
October 5, 2022
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