Key considerations for supporting LGBTQ+ communities in humanitarian crises
A humanitarian agency in Colombia sought the guidance of a local organization supporting LGBTQ+ communities to better address the needs of Venezuelan LGBTQ+ migrants, resulting in improved responsiveness to their needs. Following the devastating 2015 earthquake in Nepal, a local LGBTQ+ organization trained humanitarian partners to understand and address the overlooked needs of LGBTQ+ communities. In Ukraine, LGBTQ+ organizations partnered with humanitarian groups to better reach those in need of protection, temporary housing, cash assistance, and other forms of life-saving support in the context of Russia’s full-scale war. What do these stories have in common? They all demonstrate that, in times of crisis, meaningful inclusion of […]