Asylum

The Asylum policy domain examines how countries treat 2SLGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees. It assesses whether there are legal provisions in place to protect 2SLGBTQI individuals fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. Scores in this domain reflect the degree to which a jurisdiction has laws and policies in place that protect 2SLGBTQI asylum seekers fleeing discrimination and violence.

Please note that this policy domain is only applicable at the federal level. This domain takes into consideration whether sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex characteristics are included in qualification criteria for asylum.