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To promote for the public benefit:
– human rights as set out in the european convention on human rights, the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and its protocols, the european union treaties and directives applicable to the uk and as applicable, the charter of fundamental rights of the european union of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer and intersex (lgbtqi+) people with particular reference to the right to asylum, to freedom of movement and residence and the right not to be subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and respect for family and private life; and
– equality and diversity in the united kingdom and internationally as set out in the equality act 2010 and similar instruments and the european convention on human rights, the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and its protocols, the european union treaties and directives applicable to the uk and as applicable, the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual or gender identity, in particular dignity, respect and safety for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer and intersex plus (lgbtqi+) who have immigration issues related to their sexual or gender identity by:
(1) the provision of specialist legal advice and assistance in the field of immigration and asylum law to people who are unable to obtain such legal advice, assistance and representation as a result of their lack of resources;
(2) the relief of need amongst lgbtqi+ asylum seekers and refugees by the provision of non legal support;
(3) conducting or commissioning research in immigration law and policy and publishing the same to the public;
(4) raising awareness of any aspects of discrimination in society relating to immigration issues for lgbtqi+ people by publications, lectures, media, public advocacy and other means of communication;
(5) conducting or commissioning research on human rights, equality and diversity relating to immigration issues for lgbtqi+ people and publishing the results of the same to the public;
(6) advancing education in human rights, equality and diversity relating to immigration issues for lgbtqi+ people whether by teaching or producing materials;
(7) cultivating a sentiment in favour of human rights, equality and diversity relating to immigration issues for lgbtqi+ people by the use of publications, codes of practice, the media and public advocacy;
(8) advocating for the rights of lgbtqi+ people outside the uk;
(9) advancing law and policy relating to human rights and equality in lgbtqi+ asylum and immigration, nationally and internationally including commenting on proposed legislation.”?
