FYI: EVENT MAY 7, 2013
Host: HIAS and Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus
Location: NYC


TO RSVP: Go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dTXolOwlffjkdIqB2YslVjE3lXDCgZDqZtwmRvyPkmM/viewform

A panel discussion on protection gaps facing LGBTI refugees and asylum seekers in urban Ecuador, Ghana, Israel, and Kenya

Sexual minorities are among the refugees most at risk. Widespread discrimination and exploitation has forced this population to become invisible, and many live in danger without the resources or power to access help.

Join us for a compelling discussion on HIAS' new publication, "Invisible in the City," written for HIAS by Yiftach Milo, an expert in forced migration. Funded by the U.S. government, this groundbreaking report brings to light vulnerability and protection issues among LGBTI refugees in Ecuador, Ghana, Israel, and Kenya and provides a comprehensive guide and key recommendations for the treatment of LGBTI refugees everywhere.

Capitol Hill Briefing

Introductory remarks will be offered by Anne C. Richard, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State, and remarks will be offered by members of the Congressional LGBTI Equality Caucus on this critical international human rights issue.  ·         Yiftach Milo Invisible in the City Author  Cristina M. Finch Managing Director Women’s Human Rights Program Amnesty International USA   Mark Hetfield (Moderator) President & CEO HIAS This event is being cosponsored by HIAS and the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11 am – 12 pm WHERE: Rayburn House Office Building (Room TBD) Washington, DC Please RSVP by emailing invisibleinthecity@hias.org or by calling 202.821.6936.