A Swedish network of local groups provides practical and legal support to undocumented migrants and asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected. The network’s activists help people navigate immigration law, find legal representation and access healthcare. The organisation also works to protect the rights of those forced to hide from deportation, providing advice on safety and basic social support.
An organisation in Vienna that supports LGBTQ+ people with refugee backgrounds and asylum seekers by providing legal advice on residency matters and support throughout the asylum process. The team arranges safe housing, German language courses and social support, including help with coming out. The project holds regular community meetings and offers opportunities for socialising and integration.
The Swiss service that offers advice to LGBTQ+ people by phone, email and via online chat. The platform features a tool for safely reporting incidents of discrimination and hate-motivated violence. Volunteers provide assistance on an equal-to-equal basis and, where necessary, refer people to friendly legal and medical services or organisations that support people with migration experience.
Amnesty International’s volunteer group provides support to LGBTQ+ people who are refugees or seeking asylum in Switzerland. The team offers advice on the asylum process, helps prepare for interviews and supports integration through a mentoring scheme. The organisation also holds regular meetings to foster communication and provide social support for the community.
The Swedish Association supports trans people of all gender identities. The organisation creates a safe environment for communication, experience sharing and mutual support through a network of local branches. Activities include regular meetings, social events and work to improve the rights of the community.
The Swedish organisation that provides support to people with experience of displacement and migration, including treatment for survivors of torture and war in specialised centres. The Red Cross offers advice on asylum and family reunification, and helps people locate missing relatives. The organisation also provides access to medical care for undocumented migrants.
The Belarusian Government Service offers free telephone counselling. The service’s team operates 24 hours a day and helps children and teenagers cope with crisis situations.
Important: When contacting state support services, please bear in mind that their activities are regulated by national legislation, which may impose certain conditions regarding the rules on anonymity and data confidentiality.
This organisation, based in Ljubljana, specialises in supporting and protecting the rights of transgender people in Slovenia. The team provides professional psychological support and legal advice, and coordinates self-help groups. Its activities also include educational programmes and efforts to improve access to healthcare and legal gender recognition procedures.
The Slovenian organisation provides comprehensive support to LGBTQ+ people, including free consultations on sexual health and HIV prevention. The team coordinates a community centre in Ljubljana, which hosts mutual support groups for young people, parents and the older generation (the Silver Rainbow project). Activities include organising themed camps, sporting events and workshops, creating a safe space for communication and integration.
The organisation coordinates the annual Pride event in Zagreb and advocates for the interests of the LGBTQ+ community. The team provides free legal assistance and support to people who have experienced violence or discrimination, and tracks hate crimes. Its activities include campaigning for legislative change, conducting research and organising cultural events.