Refugees marked out by their sexual orientation or gender identity face danger, difficulty and discrimination..... October 2010 – The United Nations refugee agency said today it is revising its policies to protect people fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, after a survey highlighted the dangers and prejudice faced by lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersex asylum-seekers and refugees. “These risks are significant and should … [Read more...]