Fostering inclusion of LGBTQI+ migrants at local level
@nclusion project aims at capitalizes on the knowledge and results of the several successfully completed AMIF, E+ and REC projects, and comes to complement, extend and/or innovate them, by:
a) fostering the synergy and cooperation between LGBTQI+ organizations, migrants’ organizations and communities, and local authorities in the design of effective plans/strategies/measures for the inclusion of LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees.
b) building the knowledge and skills of LGBTQI+ organizations, migrants’ organizations and communities, and local authorities for cooperation in LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees’ integration at local level.
c) adapting good practices in “buddying” and mentoring models/schemes to address the needs of LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees (as all are targeting migrants or refugees in general).
Start date: 02/2024 End date: 02/2027
Project Reference: 101141076
EU Grant: EUR 1.430.070.95
Programme: Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (2021-2027)
Action Type: AMIF-PJG
Project Partners:
· ANAPTYXIAKI ETAIREIA LEFKOSIAS (ANEL) LTD – NICOSIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ANEL) LTD – Nicosia, CY
· CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD – CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD – Nicosia, CY
· SYMPLEXIS – Athens EL
· ELLINIKO FORUM METANASTON – EFM – GREEK FORUM OF MIGRANTS – GFM – Athens EL
· ANCI Sicilia – Anci Sicilia -Palermo, IT
· CESIE – CESIE – TRAPPETO, IT
· COMITATO PROVINCIALE ARCIGAY PALERMO APS – ARCIGAY PALERMO -PALERMO, IT
· WROCLAW MIASTO – GMINA WROCLAW MUNICIPALITY OF WROCLAW – WROCLAW, PL
· FUNDACJA UKRAINA – WROCLAW, PL
· AYUNTAMIENTO DE ALZIRA – ALZIRA, ES
· NGO NEST BERLIN EV – NEST Berlin – BERLIN, DE
Project Topics:
Inclusion, LGBTQI+ migrants, human rights
Target Groups:
Main target group: migrants’ organizations and communities, LGBTQI+ organizations and local authorities
The cooperation of which is essential for effectively identifying, understanding and addressing the needs of this vulnerable group, with a view of improving all aspects of their integration (health, employment/labour market integration, education and training, housing).
Indirect target group: the project focuses on LGBTQI+ migrants and refugees as they have specific needs and vulnerabilities (incl. those in need of international protection)
Project Objectives:
1. Increase awareness and know-how of local authorities/policymakers on challenges faced by LGBTQI+ migrants as well as increase inclusion of LGBTQI+ migrants issues in dialogue between policy makers
2. inclusion of LGBTQI+ migrants in actions by LGBTQI+ organizations and at the same time increase synergy and cooperation between LGBTQI+ organizations and migrants’ organizations, and local authorities
3. Develop and implement local integration strategies for LGBTQI+ (focusing on early integration, long term integration, and the building of inclusive and cohesive communities)
4. Increase access to information for LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees about practices and services in the host countries
Abstract:
@nclution aims to build cooperation and coordination among local authorities, migrant’s and LGBTQI+’s organizations and communities, in Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland & Spain, in order to support the implementation of local integration strategies that promote LGBTQI+ migrants and refugees inclusion.
More specifically, the project will implement the following main activities:
– Identification of the needs for changes in attitudes and processes towards LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees
– Capacity building and sensitization programme for 300 staff/volunteers/members of migrants’ organizations, 300 staff/volunteers/ members of LGBTQI+ organizations, and 300 staff of local authorities.
– Implementation of rainbow buddies’ schemes for 300 newly arrived migrants and refugees
– Information portal on local services for LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees in several languages
Project Outcomes:
WP2: Identification of needs for changes in attitudes and processes towards LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees
– D2.1 – Methodological guide
– D2.2 – National Reports
– D2.3 – Transnational Report with recommendations
WP3: Capacity building and sensitization
– D3.1 – Training and Sensitization Programme
– D3.2 – E-learning platform
– D3.3 – Seminar for migrants’ communities and organizations
– D3.4 – Seminar for LGBTQI+ organizations
– D3.5 – Seminar for local authorities
WP4: Implementation of rainbow buddies’ schemes for newly arrived LGBTQI+ migrants and refugees
– D4.1 – Adaptation of guidelines for 4 rainbow buddies’ schemes
– D4.2 – Rainbow Buddies’ schemes 4 evaluation plan
– D4.3 – Mentors training workshops
– D4.4 – Mentees Evaluation Reports
– D4.5 – Mentors Evaluation Reports
– D4.6 – National ‘Rainbow Buddies’ Evaluation Report
– D4.7 – Summary ‘Rainbow Buddies’ Evaluation Report
WP5: Cooperation between local authorities, LGBTQI+ organizations, migrants’ organizations and other CSOs in local action planning
– D5.1 – Good and bad practices exchange workshop
– D5.2 – Exchange workshop proposals
– D5.3 – Toolbox for local authorities on local action planning for LGBTQI+ migrants’ inclusion
– D5.4 – Portal with information on local services and support for LGBTQI+ migrants & refugees
– D5.5 – Local WGs meetings
– D5.6 – National Evaluation Reports of action plans implementation
WP6: Dissemination and awareness raising
– D6.1 Dissemination and Awareness Raising Strategy
– D6.2 – Information material
– D6.3 – Project website
– D6.4 – Project launch events
– D6.5 – Online events
– D6.6 – Info events
– D6 – Closing conference
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