This report presents findings from IRC’s Safe at Home LGBTQI Scoping Study on experiences of discrimination, exclusion, and violence against LGBTQI people in humanitarian contexts.

Recommendations from LGBTQI-led and -serving organization representatives, researchers, and activists on ethical and equitable research practices on LGBTQI people in emergencies.

Pride month is celebrated every June, in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots, a series of gay liberation protests that took place in New York City in 1969. This commemorative month recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people have had locally, nationally, and internationally, while also illuminating some of the key issues persisting for this community, in order to prompt change and work towards safety and inclusion for everyone. 

Noni, Tiffany, Youssef amongst a group of LGBTQI+ displaced individuals profiled by Refuge America pride exhibition showcase in D.C. and New York.

We celebrate Pride month every June to honor the sacrifices of the activists before us and to recognize the progress made in advancing the rights of queer people everywhere, especially those who’ve been forcibly displaced.

With determination and courage, the 29-year-old artist uses art to inspire Colombia's LGBTQ+ community.

IRC will examine every aspect of its operations including global policies, practices and procedures to ensure the organization is not just diverse, equitable and inclusive, but also an anti-racist and feminist organization.