About the Guiding Interpreters: Supporting LGBTQI Asylum Seekers and Refugees course
In this training session, interpreters will increase their knowledge and confidence in using LGBTQI related terminology, understanding the issues faced by LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees, and understand how their role can impact outcomes for asylum seekers.
The learning objectives are:
- Have an appropriate basic understanding of what it means for a person to be LGBTQI (within specific local contexts). Understand how this relates to identity, sexuality and relationships, as well as to gender roles and gender non-conforming behaviour or appearance. This includes a basic understanding of issues such as being ‘out’ or being ‘closeted’, and some grasp of the specific social, identity and (mental) health issues relevant to LGBTQI people.
- Have an appropriate basic understanding of what it means for a person to be transgender, and how this relates to identity, gender roles and gender non-conforming behaviour or appearance, as well as how it relates to (perceived) sexual orientation. This includes a basic understanding of gender dysphoria, commonly used medical treatments, and some grasp of the specific social, identity and (mental) health issues relevant to trans people.
- Be able to understand, differentiate between, and use appropriately the relevant terminology
- Have a basic understanding of the main issues LGBTQI people may face across countries, and the obstacles they may experience in the enjoyment of their human rights.
Particularly recommended for:
- Interpreters of any experience
- Inductions of new employees in interpretation/translation services
- People studying for interpretation/translation qualifications
Register your interest:
Get in touch with the training team on training@microrainbow.org and we can discuss your organisational training needs.
