LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers from Honduras

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Three LGBTQ+ individuals from Honduras flee persecution, violence, and discrimination to seek asylum in the U.S. after facing multiple threats to their lives due to their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Key Points

  • Persecution due to sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status are grounds for asylum in the U.S.
  • LGBTQ+ individuals often face barriers when collecting evidence for their asylum claims
  • The average life expectancy of trans women in Latin America is only 35 years

Pros

  • The individuals escaped life-threatening situations in their home country
  • They have the opportunity to seek asylum in the U.S.
  • Their story sheds light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities in Latin America

Cons

  • The individuals experienced violence, rape, and discrimination in their journey to safety
  • They face challenges in collecting evidence to support their asylum claim