LGBT Nomads

Introduction

LGBT people suffer widespread violent abuse, discrimination when travelling. From the murder of transsexual women in Uruguay and of black lesbian women in South Africa, on-lethal violence including the arrest, beating and ill-treatment by police. In Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen and parts of Nigeria and Somalia, consensual homosexual conduct may be punished by death.

Information

• United Nations human rights Commission has lots of information, videos, fact-sheets and advice.

Tools

• New crypto currency that is being built by feminists specifically to promote equality.
• Feminist Language Exchange (women and non-binary learning space)
• LGBT Au Pairs is a lesbian Au Pairs Support Group.

Hospitality Exchange

Hospitality exchange is a means of connecting to other travellers and locals. There are a number of LGBT specific platforms.

• Network of lesbians and gay men from around the world who offer their hospitality to other members.

Most hosts on most platforms will be welcoming to LGBT travellers. It's good to check profiles carefully though.