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Role_

UX Researcher, Graphic Designer

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Description_ 

While all refugees face hardship, the stakes are unique for those who are LGBT+. Historically resettlement has been based on a traditional family unit. A family would flee their country of origin and they would immediately be connected to a community center, a faith-based institution, or to others from their country upon arrival; there are strong mechanics in place to get families resettled. If you are a single gay Iraqi who has fled violence from other Iraqis, for example, other Iraqis might not be your first choice of folks to connect with. This puts LGBT+ asylees at much higher risk of experiencing hardships while accessing social services (e.g., healthcare, housing), employment, and more.

 

Research Question_

What do LGBT asylees need in order to thrive after resettlement? 

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Outcome_

LGBT Asylee Connect, a multi-channel social campaign and service, bridges the gap in community needs for LGBT+ asylum seekers. 

The initiative focuses on three main areas:

  • Personal narratives (Discussion Forum)

  • Collective building (Digital Bulletin Board)

  • Community networks (Resource Exchange)

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process
 
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ideation
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