LGBTQ+ Students Abroad
Education Abroad at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is committed to ensuring that all students have safe and accessible options for studying abroad. Although many LGBTQ+ people safely travel internationally each year, it is true that norms regarding gender identity and sexual vary widely throughout the world. It is important, therefore, that we help you research the cultural climate, laws, and resources of different countries while choosing an education abroad program.
is a great resource in addition to those listed below with information specifically on considerations for studying abroad.
Websites
- – an organization which is committed to advancing human rights to all people by providing information on legislation in different countries that affects the LGBTQI community
- – interactive maps that show how LGBTIQ people are affected by laws and policies around the world
- (formerly known as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission) – an organization that works with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ movement to advocate for inclusion and equality
- – a resource that ranks countries based on how LGBTQ-friendly they are
- – an organization founded by transgender activists who advocate for policy change to advance transgender equality
- – Passport information and travel tips for LGBTQ+ folks
Videos
- – from the I’m From Driftwood: the LGBTQ Story Archive (7:32)
- – from USA Study Abroad
Blogs and Articles
- – A guide for preparing to travel abroad for LGBTQ+ folks
- – from GoAbroad.com
- – Meg Cale (2022) from the Matador Network
- – John R. from IFSA Unpacked