countries criminalise homosexuality
LGB people have claimed asylum in the UK since 2015 (The Home Office)
the number of bed nights provided by Micro Rainbow every year
In 66 countries homosexuality is illegal. 1,500 LGBTQI asylum seekers from those countries come to the UK every year.
When they come to the UK they are still not safe. Because of their sexuality, gender identity, gender expression or intersex status they often:
We can only house LGBTQI asylum seekers receiving full Section 95 or Section 4 support.
Micro Rainbow opened the first safe house in the United Kingdom dedicated solely to LGBTQI asylum seekers. Our houses provide a safe and temporary shelter for all LGBTQI asylum seekers. They are located in the South East and North West of the UK, in East Anglia, the West Midlands and South Wales.
We also provide Moving On services as well as various Social Inclusion programmes.
Watch our latest film, Who’s There? to learn about the impact safe housing has on our community.
In recognition of Micro Rainbow’s safe housing we were winners of the following awards:
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Our work is only possible because of people like you. Your support helps us provide housing, community, and opportunities to those rebuilding their lives after fleeing persecution.
There are many ways to take action. You can donate or become an ally to help sustain our services, contact us if you’d like to collaborate or learn more, or give through our Amazon wishlist to provide essential items for our safe houses.
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