ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the case of Casa Miga in the context of queer migration in order to reveal context-specific aspects of South-South transnational migration and humanitarianism that are at the heart of the Venezuelan forced migration to Brazil. The ostensible progress in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) and refugee-related law and policy has attracted many LGBT asylum seekers from other countries in Latin America to Brazil. The chapter analyses the experiences of LGBT asylum seekers who have sought shelter at Casa Miga, and examines their experiences inside and outside of Casa Miga. Casa Miga is a liminal, inspiring space for both LGBT asylum seekers and for LGBT rights despite its constraints. The chapter explains the ethnocentrism in queer globalising and international socialisation literature. In providing a community of support, Casa Miga offers protection to LGBT asylum seekers from various forms of violence and discrimination, including xenophobia, homophobia, and transphobia.
