ORAM is truly an amazing organization, helping gay, lesbian and transgender refugees worldwide. ORAM has managed to figure out what the real obstacles are to helping these folks, and then, developed programs to transform their lives. ORAM conducts training of refugee workers all over the world, develops advocacy campaigns to help them, and assists individuals seeking refugee protection. Our brothers and sisters are suffering in a great many countries, and ORAM is working diligently to help them - all on a minimal budget that is efficiently managed and a small group of dedicated staff.
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ORAM is truly an amazing organization, helping gay, lesbian and transgender refugees worldwide. ORAM has managed to figure out what the real obstacles are to helping these folks, and then, developed programs to transform their lives. ORAM conducts training of refugee
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, International, International Development, International Migration & Refugee Issues, Lesbian & Gay Rights, LGBTQ
Mission:
Our mission is to protect and empower LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees globally, creating sustainability and systematic change.
Results: Over the last 10 years our work has increased tremendously and the need for it has multiplied along-side the ever increasing number of people fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Since 2008, ORAM has trained hundreds of refugee and asylum professionals on LGBTIQ sensitization. Through the training of refugee professional, ORAM has safeguarded sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in the asylum process, making sure they are given equal access to their rights. ORAM has helped shape migration policies around sexual orientation and gender identity claims.
ORAM runs a 24/7 online helpline for LGBTIQ individuals around the world, offering asylum advice and referrals to local LGBTIQ friendly organizations. ORAM partners with local organizations to meet the protection needs of LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees within that country; supports livelihood projects in transit countries and first countries of asylum, and strives to empower internationally displaced SGMs to take control of their lives. Through collaborative relationships with Governments, international organizations, non-profits and the general public, ORAM has and continues to successfully increase system-wide awareness and protection of SGM asylum seekers and refugees.
ORAM has continued to expand its global reach, when it recently established operations in two new geographical locations -Kenya and Mexico - focusing on protecting, empowering and safeguarding LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees both on the move and where they are.
ORAM assists LGBTIQ asylum seekers with legal support. ORAM now supports LGBTIQ asylum seekers on an individual case-basis, helping them fill out necessary paperwork and prepare affidavits, as well as providing general group sessions on the general asylum process. ORAM has a record of nearly 100% success on refugee status determination claims and with most of its clients being successfully been resettled.
Target demographics: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trangender, and intersex individuals; those fleeing sexual and gender-based violence.
Programs: Direct legal assistance to LGBTIQ asylum seekers
Supporting economic empowerment and sustainable solutions for LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees
Collaboration with other NGOs to advance understanding of the unique challenges and needs of LGBTIQ and gender-based refugees