Trans in Afghanistan: A mortal danger under the Taliban
Danish is transgender, Khalid is gay. But in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule, LGBTQ people face the death penalty. So their only option is to flee the country. Here's their story.
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A joint initiative launched in Italy to safeguard migrant health
UNICEF and Italy's National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty (NIHMP/INMP) have signed an agreement to boost safeguarding of the health of minors, women and families from the migrant community.
Supporting victims of gender violence: Guide from IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF
The agencies IOM, UNHCR, and UNICEF in Italy have launched a guide for front-line workers who provide support to migrant and refugee survivors of gender violence. The guide is adapted to the Italian migratory context.
'Heroes' in Berlin try to break down prejudices through dialogue
The "Heroes" project works to break down prejudices, stereotypes and patriarchal structures which are often the cause of oppression and violence 'in the name of honor'. Its members, trained "Heroes" who have migrant backgrounds themselves, hold workshops at schools with migrant peers who grew up with strong notions of traditional gender roles and protecting their family's honor. InfoMigrants met some "Heroes" in Berlin during one of their role-play based training sessions.
The life of an Afghan transgender refugee in Germany
Arsham, a mother of two children, came to Germany three years ago. He opened up to InfoMigrants to talk about his new life -- as a transman.
Bangladeshi women in Italy fight for gender rights
The Bangladeshi community in Italy is the second largest in Europe. However, many women are still struggling to acclimatize, not least because of their husbands. Michele Bertelli reports from Rome.