Deadline: 1 september, 2024

We are delighted to announce the Second Edition of the Queer(y)ing Asylum Symposium, which will be held on Friday 8 November 2024 at the University of East London Campus, following the successful inaugural symposium in 2023. This in-person conference aims to explore the intersection of LGBTIQ+ identities and asylum practices, providing a platform for critical interdisciplinary dialogue, innovative research, and the sharing of best practices.

We value contributions that highlight lived experiences, employ decolonial approaches, and challenge traditional narratives. Scholars, activists, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit papers that address the diverse and complex experiences of LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees.

Conference Details:

• Conference Date: 8 November 2024
• Location: University of East London Campus
• Submission Deadline: 15 August 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 1 September 2024

Potential Topics:

• Legal frameworks and policies affecting LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum
• Psychological impacts of the asylum process on LGBTIQ+ individuals
• Intersectionality and the diverse experiences within the LGBTIQ+ asylum-seeking community
• Case studies of successful asylum claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity
• The role of advocacy and support organisations in assisting LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum
• Comparative analysis of asylum practices in different countries
• The impact of cultural and religious beliefs on the asylum process
• Health care access and challenges for LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum
• The portrayal of LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum in media and literature
• Resilience and coping mechanisms among LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum
• Historical perspectives on LGBTIQ+ migration and asylum
• Policy recommendations for improving the asylum process for LGBTIQ+ individuals
• The role of technology and social media in supporting LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum
• Experiences of LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum in detention centres
• Collaboration between international organisations and local communities to support LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum

How to Apply

To submit your abstract, please use the following link

We encourage submissions from all disciplines and particularly welcome those that bring forward lived experiences and decolonial approaches.

For further information, please contact Sonia Quintero (u2056460@uel.ac.uk) or Diego Garcia (diego.garciarodriguez@nottingham.ac.uk)