How to Use Our Free Resource Platform to Support Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”AsylumConnect stands with Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%234892da” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in danger after Russia’s invasion. Russia has a long history of persecuting LGBTQ+ people. At AsylumConnect, we believe every LGBTQ+ person deserves the freedom to live authentically. We stand with Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”18484″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

“In Russia, LGBTQ people are persecuted. If we imagine that Russia occupies all of the Ukraine or just a big part of the country, they won’t allow us to exist peacefully and to fight for our rights as we are able to do that in Ukraine right now.”

– An 18-year-old law student in Kharkiv in CBS News

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees can use our free resource platform to help plan their journey to safety.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”HOW TO USE ASYLUMCONNECT TO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FLEEING PERSECUTION IN THEIR SAFE RESETTLEMENT” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%234892da” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]On your computer (or a web browser on your phone), visit: https://catalog.staging.asylumconnectorg.flywheelsites.com

• You can also download our free mobile app here.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Select your preferred language and the country you are looking for safe resources in. If you are looking for resources outside of the United States, Canada and Mexico, or you are in need of direct travel support, select “Other / Travel Support“.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”18486″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our translated international resource page is for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees who are outside of North America or who are still in transit to safety.

This international resource list includes:

• LGBTQ+ friendly organizations offering support and local information organized by region of the world (including resources in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America);
• Travel support (including a list of organizations–like Rainbow Railroad–who may be able to assist you in physically reaching safety);
• Online emotional support (including organizations who offer LGBTQ+ people emotional and psychological support online).

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”18490″ img_size=”large”][vc_custom_heading text=”Using AsylumConnect to Plan Your Resettlement Journey to Safety” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%234892da” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]If you are planning to resettle in the United States or Canada you can use AsylumConnect’s free resource platform to plan ahead. Visit our free resource platform to begin searching for safe services in your new home.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”18491″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”18492″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”18493″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”18494″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]Sign-up for a free user account to easily save your personalized resource lists for later.

• Public ratings and reviews: once logged-in, users can share public ratings (one to five stars) and written reviews on all resources
• Save and share resources: once logged-in, users can save and share their personalized resource list(s) via print or email
• Public resource submissions: once logged-in, users can also “suggest” new direct service providers that they think might be a fit for our platform via our “Suggest New Resource” form

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”18470″ img_size=”large”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Escalating violence and conditions in Ukraine make safe return to the country categorically impossible. TPS and DED are tools President Biden has right now to safeguard Ukrainians already in the U.S. AsylumConnect joins 177 organizations to call for #TPS4Ukraine. Learn more. #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”15246″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]