Migrações LGBTI+: as interseções (in)visíveis sob a ótica das políticas públicas sul-mato-grossenses

Abstract

Forced displacements occur for various reasons, including the sexual orientation or gender identity of the LGBTI+ community, which is often subjected to a wide range of violence, leading individuals to leave their home countries in search of a safer place to live. In this context, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul is geographically well-positioned to receive forced migrants, as it shares borders with Bolivia and Paraguay. Consequently, numerous migrants enter the state daily, including LGBTI+ migrants, who either settle in the region or move on to other federal units. This scenario highlights the need to develop public policies to protect this social group in Mato Grosso do Sul. The research problem thus revolves around the following question: is there an adequate intersection between the existing public policies in Mato Grosso do Sul aimed at migrants and those targeting LGBTI+ individuals? The general objective of the research is to analyze the public policies in the state focused on LGBTI+ migrants. The specific objectives include mapping data on the number of migrants in Mato Grosso do Sul, examining the content of documents issued by the state and its main municipalities concerning migrants and the LGBTI+ population, and, finally, investigating the intersection between existing state policies for migrants and LGBTI+ individuals. To achieve these goals, the research adopted a methodological approach that integrated bibliographic and documentary review, utilizing both international and national sources. It also employed qualitative data analysis through a deductive method to understand the interactions between social, political, and economic issues related to the topic – particularly through the analysis of interview conducted by researcher Luis Felipe Gimenes Nogueira with LGBTI+ migrants in Dourados/MS. In conclusion, the findings reveal that there are already state and municipal initiatives that address the needs of LGBTI+ migrants. However, various obstacles hinder the proper implementation of these policies, such as a lack of financial resources and the need for better training of public servants handling these demands. These challenges complicate the execution of these initiatives and, consequently, the guarantee of basic rights for this vulnerable population.