Resources
Resources for Newcomers
Explore a range of resources designed for those interested in learning about LGBTQI+ refugee issues and the broader refugee system.
Local Information
Other Organizations
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Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS): Offers services to aid immigrants and refugees in settling in Nova Scotia.
Halifax Refugee Clinic: Provides legal aid and support for refugees in Halifax.
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth - YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs: Offers programs designed to assist immigrants and refugees integrate into the community.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: Official government resources on refugee policies and applications.
Sponsor a Refugee: Canada’s private sponsorship of refugees program
Government of Canada: Key information on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Canadian Council for Refugees: Advocacy and policy development for refugees in Canada.
Rainbow Refugee: Support for LGBTQI+ refugees arriving in Canada.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Focuses on global refugee protection and resettlement.
International Railroad for Queer Refugees: Dedicated to the specific needs of LGBTQI+ refugees internationally.
Resources for Community Members
Explore a range of resources designed for those interested in learning about LGBTQI+ refugee issues and the broader refugee system.
Toolkit / Boîte à Outils
RRANS developed the Toolkit for 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Service Providers to help organizations better support, advocate for, and understand the unique experiences of LGBTQI refugees and 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in Nova Scotia. This resource was created through community conversations, and facilitated and written with care, by RRANS team member, Dineh Hernandez.
🔹 Toolkit / Boîte à Outils - A guide designed for service providers, featuring:
✅ Unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers
✅ Best practices for inclusive, trauma-informed support
✅ Legal and social resources in Nova Scotia
This resource was made possible with funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), and it is available in English and French!
Other Organizations
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Sponsor a Refugee: Canada’s private sponsorship of refugees program
Government of Canada: Key information on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Canadian Council for Refugees: Advocacy and policy development for refugees in Canada.
Rainbow Refugee: Support for LGBTQI+ refugees arriving in Canada.
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