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Ethnic and Racial Studies @ersjournal.com · Apr 16

#ERSNew 🐣🔓 Asylum credibility assessments often assume queerness and religion are incompatible—this research challenges that bias. Article by @thediegogarcia.bsky.social : doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2025.2484415

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Apr 7

Very happy to share my new open access article.

This one means a lot to me because it highlights the challenges faced by many people seeking asylum regarding how their faith, spirituality, or religious beliefs are assessed.

Feel free to read and share it 🙏🏻

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

You are a gay man, and you’re also Christian – how is this possible? Homosecularism, religion and LGBTIQ+ asylum in the UK

This article explores how secular assumptions influence asylum-claim assessment for LGBTIQ+ claimants who identify with a religious faith. Drawing on fifty-one semi-structured interviews with LGBTI...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 26

I really have no words to express my feelings so I’ll keep the words I’d share to myself.

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

University of Sussex fined £585,000 for failing to uphold freedom of speech

Regulator accused of ‘perpetuating culture wars’ after case of Kathleen Stock, who was targeted for views on gender

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 20

New episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum! I sat down with Sebastian Rocca, founder of @microrainbow.bsky.social, to talk about the essential work they do for LGBTQI asylum seekers including, among other services, safe housing, employability, & community support.

🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0Gh8...

The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E5: MicroRainbow—Providing Safe Housing, Employability, and Care Services for LGBTQI Asylum Seekers, in Conversation with Sebastian Rocca

Queer(y)ing Asylum · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 13

Encuentro Regional de Desplazamiento Forzado LGBTI+ y Protección Internacional

📅 17-18 julio 2025
📍 Casa Refugio Citlaltépetl, CDMX

Un espacio horizontal para activistas, refugiadxs, investigadorxs y organizaciones.

Regístrate como asistente o propón una actividad: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MEVP00/

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 13

📢 I joined Talking Indonesia to discuss my book Gender, Sexuality & Islam in Contemporary Indonesia (Routledge, 2024)! We explore queer Muslim experiences, faith & activism. Excited for the Indonesian edition in 2025!

🎧 Listen now: soundcloud.com/talking-indo...

Diego Garcia Rodriguez - Queer Muslims and Their Allies

Queer Muslims and Their Allies Amid Indonesia’s conservative turn, the moral panics of the 2010s and the introduction of the draconian Criminal Code in 2022, LGBTQI+ people are as vulnerable as at an

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thanks Jeffrey for your lovely words :)

Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 7

Excited to share my latest open-access article in the Journal of Gender Studies. Exploring how faith strengthens resilience, builds community, and acts as an advocacy tool for #LGBTIQ people seeking asylum in the UK.

Read more ➡️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

LGBTIQ+ asylum and religion: individual faith, community belonging, and divine advocacy

This article explores the lived experiences of religious LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. The study highlights three key themes resulting from religious and spiritu...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thanks for your reply, Jo! Yes, of course, I'm very happy to share information with you. I'll e-mail you to tell you a bit about the research and who I've been in touch with. Lots of interesting things happening at the minute :)

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 5

Looking for friends in #Tokyo! I’ll be at #ICU from 31 March to 30 June, researching LGBTIQ+ asylum in Japan 🇯🇵. If you’re around or working on similar topics, let’s connect!

Also open to recommendations—places, events, people to meet!

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Mar 5

Call for Papers - The 3rd International Queer(y)ing Asylum Symposium is coming to Lund University, Sweden (30–31 Oct 2025)!

We’re seeking critical submissions on queer asylum.

💰 Funding available!

📩 Submit your proposal: bit.ly/queerasylums...

#QueerAsylum

Queer(y)ing Asylum Symposium 2025 in Lund

Please submit your abstract for the 3rd International Queer(y)ing Asylum Symposium, taking place in person at Lund University, Sweden on 30th and 31st October 2025. This symposium invites critical ref...

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Feb 15

Absolutely appalled by this cruel post. Reducing human lives to a tasteless joke on Valentine's Day is inhumane and dehumanising. 🤮

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Feb 12

Shame on the BSA! @britsoci.bsky.social

Ruth Pearce @notrightruth.bsky.social · Feb 12

The British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social have removed replaced "gender" with "sex" in their member equality survey, and erased the "non-binary" response option entirely.

Love to see the professional body of sociology echoing Donald Trump.

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Feb 4

📅 12 Feb 2025 | 12-1 PM
📍 B55, Law & Social Sciences, Uni of Nottingham (+ MS Teams)

In Nottingham next week? Join me as I explore LGBTIQ+ asylum & faith, community, and divine advocacy.

🔗 www.nottingham.ac.uk/icemic/event...

#LGBTHistoryMonth

LGBTIQ+ Asylum and Religion: Individual Faith, Community Belonging, and Divine Asylum Advocacy - The University of Nottingham

www.nottingham.ac.uk

Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Jan 22

🎧 Check out the latest episode of the Queer(y)ing Asylum podcast, where we discuss queer asylum, solidarity, and activism.

This episode features @davidmurph115.bsky.social exploring meaningful solidarity with queer Ugandan asylum seekers.

open.spotify.com/episode/3QEX...

The Queer(y)ing Asylum Podcast S2E4: Queer Solidarity, Colonial Legacies, and Global South Voices with David Murphy

Queer(y)ing Asylum · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Jan 7

Calling all Higher Education Academy Fellows! I'm currently working on my Fellowship application and have one example, but it doesn't quite align with my teaching focus. If you're a Fellow and would be willing to share your application for inspiration, I'd really appreciate it! 🙏

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Time To Be Out @timetobeout.bsky.social · Dec 31

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💖 2025: A year of possibilities.

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Donate to an amazing cause today.

Anything you can give will make a huge difference!

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 22

🎙️ A new episode of Queer(y)ing Asylum is out! This special Christmas episode spotlights the amazing work of @timetobeout.bsky.social featuring members' stories & a conversation with co-director William.

Listen now & support their vital mission: open.spotify.com/episode/4aiX...

Donate to an amazing cause today.

Anything you can give will make a huge difference!

donate.justgiving.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 22

another disappointing transphobic twat

www.thepinknews.com/2024/12/20/s...

Stephen Fry called a 'disappointment' for saying he no longer supports Stonewall

Stephen Fry is facing backlash for revoking support of Stonewall and describing the charity's support of trans rights as "nonsensical."

www.thepinknews.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 18

Thrilled to share that my book is out in paperback today, 18 December! 🎉 Perfect as a Christmas gift—or a treat for yourself! 🎄📚

👉 www.routledge.com/Gender-Sexua...

Gender, Sexuality and Islam in Contemporary Indonesia: Queer Muslims and their Allies

Gender, Sexuality and Islam in Contemporary Indonesia explores gender, sexuality and religion in contemporary Indonesia. It is the first book-length analysis of the experiences of queer Muslims in Ind...

www.routledge.com

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 13

Me too! Dream team 🥹🤩

Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 13

You must come!!!!

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 13

Thanks 🥹🙏🏻 we’re so excited!!

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 13

Excited to share that our funding application was successful in a highly competitive grant—only 7 projects out of 80 eligible applications were funded! 🌟 Looking forward to making the Queer(y)ing Asylum Conference 2025 in Lund a reality. 🏳️‍🌈✨ #QueerAsylum

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Dr Diego Garcia @thediegogarcia.bsky.social · Dec 13

We’re thrilled to announce that we have secured funding from the Nordic Gender Fund for the next Queer(y)ing Asylum Conference to take place at Lund University (Sweden) in 2025! 🎉 Huge congrats to our amazing team: Calogero Giametta, Sophia Zisakou, and @riekeschroeder.bsky.social #QueeryingAsylum

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