ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration

ORAM is proud to partner with and spotlight LBTIQ women refugees like Joan and Vanessa — a queer couple from Colombia who sought refuge in Mexico. As artists and mental health advocates, they founded Poesía Pintada, a queer refugee-owned business specializing in illustration, graphic design, and art therapy workshops. Through a partnership with ORAM, Poesia Pintada brought art therapy to 24 LGBTIQ refugees in Mexico City. Joan and Vanessa shared with ORAM what #InternationalWomensDay means to them and why supporting LBTIQ women refugees is so important. Stand with Joan, Vanessa, and ORAM in empowering LBTIQ women refugees. Support ORAM's Emergency Response Campaign: https://lnkd.in/dfcUg448 #LBTIQ #LGBTQ #Refugees #QueerWomen #QueerRefugees #ORAMRefugee #IWD2025

ORAM's Humanitarian Inclusion Project, supported by Center for Disaster Philanthropy, expanded its impact to Kenya! ???? After training in Poland, Moldova, and Czechia, ORAM's Inclusion team brought its first round of inclusion training to Kakuma Refugee Camp and Nairobi—working with UN agencies, international humanitarian organizations, national non-governmental organizations, refugee-led organizations (RLOs), community-based organizations (CBOs) and LGBTIQ civil society organizations (CSOs) to create more inclusive humanitarian programming. "Our partners in Kenya were asking for this kind of training. The LGBTIQ refugee community also saw a gap in programming and wanted more support. I'm glad we did this." – Kennedy Mwangi, ORAM Program Assistant ?? Read our latest blog for insights from facilitators Kennedy Mwangi and Elias Pande, ORAM’s Inclusion Officer: https://lnkd.in/gH5Rbe-f Huge thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy for making this possible! #LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugee #Inclusion #Kenya #Nairobi #Kakuma

Muchas felicidades?ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration?por la publicación de la Guía para Personas LGBTI+ Refugiadas y Solicitantes de Protección Internacional en CDMX, un recurso muy valioso para esta comunidad. ?? ?? Y gracias, René A. Tec-López,?por invitarme a acompa?arles en la presentación en la Biblioteca Vasconcelos junto a Joan Gestein. ???? La guía está disponible en https://lnkd.in/g7rspBMK ?? ?? Steve Roth | Rajiv Desai | Anja Limon | Kyle Kvamme

We couldn't agree more with Ali Arefi — engaging diverse stakeholders in conversations on LGBTIQ refugee inclusion is key to ensuring dignified protection. Thank you and Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO) for participating in ORAM's recent inclusion training in Czechia, held in collaboration with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Czechia.

Three years later, Ukraine is still under attack — have we stopped paying attention? When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, the world stood in solidarity—speaking out, donating, and welcoming Ukrainians into their homes. But as the war enters its fourth year, attention is fading. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is spreading misinformation, complicating efforts to end the conflict. For millions of displaced Ukrainians, including LGBTIQ refugees, this crisis is far from over. ORAM refuses to look away — we stand with LGBTIQ people forced to flee Ukraine and need you with us. ?????????????? ?? Swipe through for three easy ways you can take action today. #StandWithUkraine #LGBTIQRefugees #RefugeesWelcome #ORAM #QueerSolidarity

Melissa Pierce, ORAM's Director of Development, calls for revolutionary action to support LGBTIQ refugees. LGBTIQ refugees face multiple layers of discrimination — targeted not only for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity but also for their refugee status. As humanitarian protections erode under the current U.S. administration, their safety is at greater risk. Now is the time to act. Donate to ORAM's Emergency Response Campaign to help protect, empower, and advocate for LGBTIQ refugee leaders like Dhalie. Swipe to hear how Dhalie is taking action in Kenya — and why Melissa is calling on all of us to do the same. Stand with LGBTIQ refugees today: https://lnkd.in/dfcUg448 #LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #ORAM #LGBTQRefugees

V ?SAP se konalo dvoudenní ?kolení organizované ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration ve spolupráci s UNHCR ?eská republika, které se zamě?ilo na podporu LGBTIQ uprchlík? a ?adatel? o azyl. Spole?ně s ú?astníky ?kolení jsme prodiskutovali, jak lépe zahrnout intersekcionální pot?eby LGBTIQ osob v uprchlickych programech, jak vytvá?et bezpe?né prost?edí a jak efektivně spolupracovat s organizacemi zamě?enymi na podporu této komunity. Děkujeme skvělym p?edná?ejícím Adamu McNallymu (ORAM, Berlín), Ond?eji Mou?kovi (LGBTIQ aktivista Praha) a Arasu ?rgenovi (ORAM, Berlín) za jejich expertízu a inspiraci. Velky dík pat?í také v?em ú?astník?m z ?ad nevládních organizací, humanitárních agentur, sociálních pracovník? a aktivist?, kte?í p?ispěli k bohaté diskuzi a vyměně zku?eností. Tě?íme se na dal?í kroky směrem k inkluzivněj?ímu a bezpe?něj?ímu prost?edí pro v?echny! Jaké jsou va?e zku?enosti s inkluzí LGBTIQ osob v humanitární práci? Podělte se v komentá?ích! #LGBTIQ #inkluzivnihumanitarniprace #uprchlici #ORAM #UNHCR

All the news around USAID and foreign assistance cuts - to say nothing of the attacks on immigrants, refugees and transgender people - can feel overwhelming and at times like a distant abstraction. But in my role at ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration I get to meet and spend time with the people most impacted by these dramatic and horrendous policy changes. LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya, for example, face immense challenges, from delayed asylum processing to homophobic violence and rising anti-LGBTIQ sentiment across the country. A new Context Newsroom article sheds light on their struggles, featuring insights from past and present ORAM clients. These new policies and the accompanying funding cuts will only make their situation more dire and life-threatening. As one of the few organizations in Kenya supporting queer refugees, ORAM remains committed to providing sustainable solutions in Kenya and in other transit countries. Our work is more important than ever but in this new environment it’s more challenging than ever too. If you’re interested in getting involved and making a difference please let me know. My friend Enrique Anarte Lazo also produced a powerful new documentary for Context that tells this story through film. It captures both the joy and resilience of the community as well as the fear and uncertainty they face along with roadblocks to safety and stability. Several of ORAM’s clients, past and present, courageously share their experiences alongside an interview with our East Africa Program Manager, Winfred Wangari, who underscores the critical role of ORAM’s economic empowerment programs. The link to the article is in the comments below. DM me for the documentary link if you’re interested in seeing it. It’s very powerful!

ORAM's Director of Programs, Anja Limon, reflects on our 17-year legacy and the urgent challenges LGBTIQ refugees face today. As ORAM's longest-serving team member, Anja has spent the past eight years navigating shifts in the global refugee landscape and enduring complex political climates. ?? In her latest blog post, she reaffirms ORAM's unwavering commitment to LGBTIQ refugees in transit countries and highlights the importance of ORAM's programmatic pillars: protection, empowerment, and advocacy. ?? Check out the second graphic for a powerful quote from Anja's post, and read her full statement here: https://lnkd.in/d4yb86RD #LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #ORAM

LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya face immense challenges, from delayed asylum processing to homophobic violence and rising anti-LGBTIQ sentiment across the country. A new Context Newsroom article sheds light on their struggles, featuring insights from past and present ORAM clients. As one of the few organizations in Kenya supporting queer refugees, ORAM remains committed to providing sustainable solutions. Swipe to see a powerful quote from our East Africa Program Manager, Winfred Wangari, on why our work matters. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqEH_zxC ???: Sadiya Ansari ??: Enrique Anarte Lazo #LGBT #Refugees #LGBTQ #LGBTQRefugees #Kenya #Context