Reflections on LGBTI inclusion in UNHCR
The Innovation Services’s Diversity and Inclusion project “Reflections” advances efforts to drive cultural change within UNHCR and the wider humanitarian eco-system to increase diversity, inclusivity, and gender equity.
The project seeks to dig beneath the surface of our conversations around inclusion to understand how we innovate in the space of inclusion. We have reached out to people inside and outside of UNHCR, where vibrant discussions are ongoing, to find the stories and experiences that support the drive for structural and behavioural change.
For members of the LGBTI community, some aspects of working in the humanitarian sector present unique challenges. Navigating instances of homophobic attitudes and heteronormative policies is a reality for many LGBTI colleagues inside and outside of their work environment.
Sonya, Vice-President of UN-GLOBE, tackles these issues head-on. Mapping both progress we’ve made and areas for improvement, Sonya encourages engagement and action to fully realise our vision for a more diverse and inclusive organisation.
