LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has spiked since 2020 / Globe and Mail / Canada
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
A leading LGBTQ refugee aid group has observed a notable surge in assistance requests, attributing the spike to a disturbing global backsliding on rights. Advocates warn that the mounting pressures on vulnerable individuals underscore an urgent need for comprehensive policy reforms, highlighting a bittersweet twist in today’s human rights landscape.
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