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Queer(y)ing Asylum
by Queer(y)ing Asylum Network
Welcome to Queer(y)ing Asylum, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories, struggles, and triumphs of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking asylum. In a world where being yourself can sometimes mean risking everything, our podcast provides a sanctuary of understanding and solidarity. In each episode, we dive deep into personal narratives, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by queer refugees and people seeking asylum. Queer(y)ing Asylum aims to amplify the voices that often go unheard. Please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Episodes
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S3E4: LGBTIQ+ Rights, Forced Migration and Solidarity in Russia and the EECA Region, with Georgy from Coming Out
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, Diego speaks with Georgy from Coming Out, an organisation supporting LGBTIQ+ people from Russia and the wider EECA region. Coming Out's main goal is to help LGBTQ+ people in Russia and EECA region to live normal, safe, and dignified lives — institutionally…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S3E3: Queering UK Refugee Law with Alex Powell
In this episode of the Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast, Diego speaks with Dr Alex Powell (Associate Professor in Law at Warwick Law School) about his book Queering UK Refugee Law: Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration and what it reveals about how the UK asylum system recognises, and routinely...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S3E2: Asylum isn’t “obvious”: queer migration, mental health, and structural violence with Satrio Nindyo Istiko / Tiko
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, Diego is joined by Satrio Nindyo Istiko — Tiko (he/she) — an independent public health social scientist and writer working at the intersections of migration and health. Together, they unpack a core idea that often gets missed in public debates: asylum is not…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S3E1: Esteban Octavio Scuzarello and LGBTIQ+ Asylum in Latin America
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, Diego speaks with Esteban Octavio Scuzarello about the performance of asylum and the politics of refugee status determination in Latin America, with a focus on Brazil and Mexico. Drawing on his fieldwork, Esteban explores how asylum claims are shaped by...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E6: Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado (CEAR) —Defendiendo el Derecho de Asilo en España, con Martín Butta
🎙️ Este episodio es en español / This episode is in Spanish En este episodio, nos adentramos en el contexto español para hablar sobre el sistema de asilo y los desafíos específicos que enfrentan las personas LGBTIQ+ que buscan protección internacional. Diego conversa con Martín Butta, de la...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E5: MicroRainbow—Providing Safe Housing, Employability, and Care Services for LGBTQI Asylum Seekers, in Conversation with Sebastian Rocca
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, Diego sits down with Sebastian Rocca, Founder and CEO of MicroRainbow, to explore the transformative work this organisation is doing with LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum. Sebastian shares how MicroRainbow is committed to creating a world where…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E4: Queer Solidarity, Colonial Legacies, and Global South Voices with David Murphy
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, Diego sits down with David Murphy—a scholar at Lancaster University—to explore the realities facing queer Ugandan asylum seekers. Together, they unpack the concept of solidarity, discussing how best to transform supportive rhetoric into tangible action.…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E3: Special Episode to Support Time To Be Out
In this special episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, we shine a spotlight on the vital work of Time To Be Out, a vital organisation supporting LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum in the UK. We begin by listening to the voices of its members, who share their experiences and perspectives, offering a powerful...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E2: Sonia Quintero on Building Queer Community Through Art
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, we are delighted to welcome Sonia Quintero, a Colombian-British poet, activist, and PhD researcher at the University of East London. Sonia has a longstanding commitment to community-led knowledge production and grassroots movements, reflected in her…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E1: Venezuelan LGBTIQ+ Asylum in Colombia and Brazil with Tyler Valiquette
We're back with Season 2 of Queer(y)ing Asylum! In this episode, we dive into the topic of Queer South-to-South asylum and migration, focusing on Venezuelan LGBTIQ+ people in Colombia and Brazil. Our guest, Tyler Valiquette, shares his insights into how gender and sexuality shape the migration…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E11: LGBTIQ+ Asylum in Argentina with Mariano Ruiz
In this episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum, we sit down with Mariano Ruiz, President of Derechos Humanos y Diversidad Asociación Civil, to explore the crucial role Argentina plays in welcoming LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum. Since its launch in February 2023, Mariano’s organisation has...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E10: Jamel Buhari's Research With Queer African Refugees and People Seeking Asylum in The Netherlands
Join us in this enlightening episode of the Queer(y)ing Asylum podcast where host Diego Garcia engages with Jamel Buhari, a researcher from the University of Leiden, who explores the intersection of queer identity and the asylum process in the Netherlands. Jamel discusses his work with archival...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E9: The Mexico-US Border and The Challenges of Trans Migration with Alexandra Rodriguez
In this episode of The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast, we delve into the complex and often perilous experiences of trans migrants with our fantastic guest, Alexandra Rodriguez. Alexandra is a gender and sexuality freelance consultant with lived experience of crossing the Mexico-US border, a published...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E8: What is Happening in Turkey? With Artemis Akbary, from the Afghan LGBT Organisation
Please note, this episode discusses sensitive topics, including rape and suicide. If you are affected by these issues or find them distressing, please consider this trigger warning before continuing. In this episode, we delve into the experiences of LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in Turkey...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E7: Refugiadxs LGBTIQ+ en Ecuador con Cristina Yépez y Flavio Carrera
En este episodio, exploramos el trabajo conjunto de Cristina Yépez Arroyo y Flavio Carrera Verdesoto, expertos en las intersecciones entre género, sexualidad y asilo en contextos de migración y criminalización en Ecuador y el espacio latinoamericano. Flavio Carrera Verdesoto es investigador...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E6: The Case of Denmark and Germany with Rieke Schröder
In this compelling episode, we discuss the experiences of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Denmark and Germany with our brilliant guest, Rieke Schröder, a third-year PhD candidate at Aalborg University, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Rieke shares profound insights from her research, focusing on the challenges...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E5: LGBTIQ+ Refugees in Lebanon with Jasmin Lilian Diab and Bechara Samneh
In this insightful episode, we explore the intricate issues surrounding asylum in Lebanon. We speak with experts Jasmin Lilian Diab and Bechara Samneh, who provide an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted challenges encountered by LGBTIQ+ refugees. Lebanon, as highlighted in the episode, is at…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E3: René A. Tec-López y Asilo LGBTIQ+ en México
This episode is presented in Spanish. Why not take this opportunity to learn a new language? En este episodio, acompañamos a René A. Tec-López, une prestigiose investigadore de México, país que se presenta como un lugar de destino, tránsito y salida para solicitantes de asilo y refugiades. René…
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E2: Layla's Story with a Focus on Screening and Substantive Asylum Interviews
In today's episode, we are honored to welcome Layla as we delve into the intricate and often daunting asylum process. Layla shares her firsthand experience, focusing on the critical stages of the screening and the substantive interview. These are pivotal moments for people seeking asylum, where...
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The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S1E1: Spectrum Rainbow Community
Today’s theme will be exploring the emergence of LGBTIQ+ CSOs and NGOs created by LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum themselves by focusing on the founding of Spectrum Rainbow, an NGO by and for LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum. I’m Diego Garcia, and in this episode, we'll dive into how this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Queer(y)ing Asylum, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories, struggles, and triumphs of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking asylum. In a world where being yourself can sometimes mean risking everything, our podcast provides a sanctuary of understanding and solidarity. In each episode, we dive deep into personal narratives, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by queer refugees and people seeking asylum. Queer(y)ing Asylum aims to amplify the voices that often go unheard. Please get in touch with us at [email protected]
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Queer(y)ing Asylum Network
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Welcome to Queer(y)ing Asylum, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories, struggles, and triumphs of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking asylum. In a world where being yourself can sometimes mean risking everything, our podcast provides a sanctuary of understanding and solidarity. In each episode, we dive...
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