Gender Stream, in collaboration with the Department of Main Inspection and Human Rights Compliance of the National Police, has developed Recommendations for the Protection of Rights and Safe Relocation of LGBTQI+ Individuals in Conditions of Armed Conflict. These recommendations are designed to provide LGBTQI+ individuals with effective tools for planning and protecting their rights, and to equip police officers with the knowledge necessary for appropriate interactions with LGBTQI+ individuals in various situations.
FOR WHOM?
- For Police Officers: Guidelines for Correct and Respectful Interaction with Members of the LGBTQI+ Community
- For LGBTQI+ Individuals: A Guide to Safe Relocation, Rules for Passing Checkpoints, and Interaction with the Police
- For Human Rights Organizations: A Tool to Assist Beneficiaries During Relocation and Evacuation
WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS?
- Information on key aspects of Ukrainian and international legislation regulating the protection of human rights, including during martial law in Ukraine.
- Practical recommendations and key safety principles concerning preparation and implementation of relocation within Ukraine, crossing borders, and living abroad.
- Main rules for safe and respectful interaction with representatives of the security sector and state bodies.
- Recommendations for law enforcement officers on appropriate interactions with LGBTQI+ individuals.
- Links to useful materials for self-study and further reading.
You can download the complete Safety Recommendations in PDF format HERE.
