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The seminar was organized within the scope of the EU-funded project “Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe”. | The seminar was organized within the scope of the EU-funded project “Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe”. |
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Each year, thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) apply for asylum in EU Member States including Cyprus. This two-day seminar which took place on 16-17 November at the Classic Hotel in Nicosia aimed at raising awareness among government officials and other relevant practitioners on issues such as the national and international legal framework for the protection of LGBTI persons’ rights and how to assess their asylum claims.
Project's background
The seminar was organized within the scope of the EU-funded project “Fleeing Homophobia, seeking safety in Europe”.
Participants
Participants at the seminar included governmental officials from the Asylum Service, the Reviewing Authority, the Social Welfare Services, and legal officers of the Supreme Court, the Ombudsperson’s office, academics as well as NGO representatives.