Briefing Note: Securing access to border crossings for vulnerable LGBTI people in the context of the war in Ukraine

LGBTI people in the context of the war in Ukraine, like everyone, have many reasons to stay in Ukraine or to leave the country. Like their fellow citizens, LGBTI people are staying, supporting each other, providing mutual aid, and fighting against the Russian invasion. LGBTI people, however, face additional barriers to fleeing the country, including structural homo- and transphobia, which can occur in many contexts.