As part of Refugee Week 2026, LGBT Ireland would like to invite you to join our upcoming online Rainbow Refugees Awareness Session on Wednesday, 17 June, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

This free online session is designed to build awareness and capacity among those supporting refugees and international protection applicants (IPAs), particularly around the specific challenges and experiences of LGBT+ people within these communities.

    Register here for free

Why This Matters

While many agencies work hard to support refugee populations, the specific experiences and challenges faced by LGBT+ refugees and IPAs frequently remain invisible. This invisibility can lead to gaps in care, unintentional exclusion, and missed opportunities for meaningful support.

What You'll Learn

• The unique barriers and risks LGBT+ refugees and international protection applicants face during displacement and resettlement
• Why their needs are often invisible – and why visibility matters
• Insights from lived experience and frontline support work
• Concrete steps your agency can take to become more inclusive
• Ways to collaborate with organisations working directly with LGBT+ refugees and IPAs