Welcome to

Queeramnesty Switzerland

We are a Non-Profit Organization and part of Amnesty International Switzerland.

About us

Queeramnesty stands for equality, empowerment, and inclusion. We are a group of volunteers fighting for the rights of the Queer Community and supporting LGBTIQ+ Refugees.

What means "queer"?

Queeramnesty Switzerland is part of the Swiss section of Amnesty International. We are about 600 members in whole Switzerland, who are the foundation of our group.
Our group exists since 1997.

Below you find more detailed descriptions about our membership options.

BECOME A MEMBER

Discounts apply*

Supporter Membership

CHF 75

Every year

You want to financially support Queeramnesty and be kept updated? Then this subscription is for you. You will pay a yearly membership fee, like a donation, without any obligation to actively work.

Valid until canceled

Magazine - 4 times per year (printed version)

Newsletter (irregular)

You give Financial Support to Queeramnesty

Discounts apply*

Active Membership

CHF 75

Every year

You want to not only support Queeramnesty silently with your membership fee, but actively help?
We will get in touch to find out how you can help
- as a Mentor or in administration.

Valid until canceled

Magazine - 4 times per year (printed version)

Newsletter (irregular)

You give Financial Support to Queeramnesty

You can help as a Mentor for LGBTIQ+ Refugees

You receive support from other Mentors (Peer-Coaching)

You can help for Projects or in the Editorial Team

You can help in the team for Campaigns & Politics

You can help in Social Media or with our Website

Support Queeramnesty by becoming a Supporter or Active Member

Support us 🙏

*Discounts:

For non-earners, the Membership Fee is reduced to CHF 30.

For couples, where both register, the Membership Fee is reduced to CHF 55 each.

You will find more information on how to apply the discounts during the checkout process.

Are you an LGBTIQ+ Refugee in Switzerland and looking for help?

Apply for our Mentoring Program

In case you are currently not in Switzerland, please click here.

Help for refugees in Switzerland

Non-earners CHF 30 / Couples CHF 55 each

Supporter Membership

CHF 75

Every year

You want to financially support Queeramnesty and be kept updated? Then this subscription is for you. You will pay a yearly membership fee, like a donation, without any obligation to actively work.

Valid until canceled

Magazine - 4 times per year (printed version)

Newsletter (irregular)

You give Financial Support to Queeramnesty

For LGBTIQ+ Refugees in Switzerland only

Mentoring

CHF 0

Are you an LGBTIQ+ Refugee currently in Switzerland and looking for support and access to the LGBTIQ+ Community? Then our Mentoring Program is the right offer for you.
It includes the following:

Information about Asylum Procedure and Counseling

Personal dialogue

Preparation for interviews

Social networking in the LGBTIQ+ Community

Communication assistance with officials

Attendance of LGBTIQ+ Events and Pride Festivals

Non-earners CHF 30 / Couples CHF 55 each

Active Membership

CHF 75

Every year

You want to not only support Queeramnesty silently with your membership fee, but actively help?
We will get in touch to find out how you can help
- as a Mentor or in administration.

Valid until canceled

Magazine - 4 times per year (printed version)

Newsletter (irregular)

You give Financial Support to Queeramnesty

You can help as a Mentor for LGBTIQ+ Refugees

You receive support from other Mentors (Peer-Coaching)

You can help for Projects or in the Editorial Team

You can help in the team for Campaigns & Politics

You can help in Social Media or with our Website

What our Members & Mentees say

Ali Raza Khan
Minorities Right Activist
Mentee of Queeramnesty

"I implored people to volunteer. Sign up for Queer Amnesty’s Mentoring Program. Your empathy, time, and understanding of this country are a lifeline for queer refugees who are lost, scared, and alone. You can provide the peer support people like me desperately need."

Go to Raza's Website

Mentee of Queeramnesty
after the First Meeting

"Thank you so much for today, for the first time I felt like I was not alone 🙏"

Mentee of Queeramensty
now a Mentor himself

"Queeramnesty has helped me a lot in my asylum procedures. I never felt alone having a mentor who checked on me . I am grateful."

You can help ❤️

SUPPORT WITH A DONATION

We are volunteers relying on your donations to fight for Queer Human Rights and provide help for Queer Refugees.

GENERAL DONATION

General Donations are used for any expenses such as Campaigns, Pride Parades and Stands, Advertising, Website Fees as well as for our LGBTIQ+ Refugees. For example, we buy public transportation tickets, allowing our Refugees to meet their Mentors and to participate in various Queer Events such as Prides.

Frequency

One time

Monthly

Yearly

Amount

CHF 25

CHF 50

CHF 100

Other

0/100

Comment (optional)

Thank you
🫶

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pride Calendar

PROJECTS

Do good with every pair of socks: UNIQPRIDE supports Queeramnesty

Pride tragen und dabei Menschenrechte stärken? Das ermöglicht das junge Start-up UNIQPRIDE. Die Gründer Diego und Renato gestalten ihre Pride-Socken von Hand – jedes Paar ist ein Unikat und steht für Vielfalt, Sichtbarkeit und die Einzigartigkeit jedes Menschen. Das Besondere: Für jedes verkaufte Paar Socken spendet UNIQPRIDE CHF 1.– an Queeramnesty Schweiz.

1 day ago1 min read

Raise a Glass to Solidarity Beer Supporting Queeramensty This Autumn 2025

Solidarity Beer for Queeramnesty The Queeramnesty Solidarity Beer is currently available in select bars in Zurich. With every beer sold, 1 Swiss Franc goes to projects that support LGBTQI+ refugees. The collected funds provide our LGBTQI+ refugees access to the queer community and support them during the asylum process, among other things. Where to Find Solidarity Beer Our Queeramnesty Solidarity Beer is now available in: Gleis Kauz Zürich Zum Guten Glück Wiedikon Kafischnaps

Oct 1, 20251 min read

All Projects

Through our projects, we promote equality, diversity and respect for all. We aim to create positive change, fighting for Queer Human Rights and enhancing the lives of LGBTIQ+ Refugees in Switzerland.

Donations

Fundraising Projects

Our fundraising initiatives focus on collecting donations to facilitate our work and the support of our LGBTIQ+ Refugees to feel integrated into the queer community of Switzerland.

Awareness

Visibility Projects

We run visibility campaigns to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for queer rights, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and respected.

Inclusion

Community Projects

Our community engagement efforts aim to create inclusive spaces and foster a sense of belonging for all queer individuals, promoting unity and acceptance.

MAGAZINE FEED

Important Articles

All Magazines

Mr. Gay Europe will help queer children and young people.

In the summer of 2025, Swiss national Michael Esteves Pereira was elected Mr. Gay Europe in Amsterdam – partly due to his project "Safe to Grow." With this project, the aspiring pediatrician aims to raise awareness within the healthcare system about the needs of young queer people. He has since achieved his first success. Text: Ralf Kaminski Michael Esteves Pereira is a busy man: He works as a resident physician at the Children's Hospital Zurich and in a private practice, is

Magazine Articles

May 297 min read

Queer resistance, repression and hope in Hungary

In recent years of the Orbán regime, attacks on the queer community in Hungary have intensified. All the more powerful, then, was the act of resistance by two Pride events that bravely and resolutely took to the streets last year, defying the ban. This article offers insight into the situation of queer rights in Hungary, focusing on the case of Géza Buzás-Hábel and including commentary from Dávid Vig, Director of Amnesty International Hungary. Text: Laura Fischer, Co-Head of

Magazine Articles

May 293 min read

New home for Nemo's dress

After Queeramnesty unexpectedly came into possession of the costume from Nemo's 2025 Eurovision performance in Basel at the end of last year, an ideal new home has now been found for the magnificent piece: The Swiss National Museum has added it to its collection. However, it is still unclear when it will be publicly displayed for the first time. Text: Ralf Kaminski “It was a stroke of luck for us that Queeramnesty contacted us,” says Joya Indermühle, the curator responsible f

Magazine Articles

May 294 min read

UPCOMING COURSES

Interested in booking below courses?
Become an Active Member to book below courses - click here.
For Supporters, contact us to convert your Membership into an active one.

Introduction to Queeramnesty
Online Course
Webinar for Active Members
Read More
Book Now
Introduction to Mentoring
Online Course
Webinar for Active Members (Mentors)
Read More
Book Now
Introduction to Asylum System
Online Course
Webinar for Active Members (Mentors)
Read More
Book Now
Introduction to Website & App
Online Course
Webinar for Active Members
Read More
Book Now

MEDIA LIBRARY

Videos

Explore our collection of videos on queer and asylum topics, featuring stories, insights, and messages connected to our work.

Gallery

Browse photos from our events and features from our Queeramnesty Magazine.

Downloads

Access and dowload documents and resources related to our work.

Media Library

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Become a Member

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We are a Non-Profit Organization and part of Amnesty International Switzerland.

Queeramnesty stands for equality, empowerment, and inclusion. We are a group of volunteers fighting for the rights of the Queer Community and supporting LGBTIQ+ Refugees.

Queeramnesty Switzerland is part of the Swiss section of Amnesty International. We are about 600 members in whole Switzerland, who are the foundation of our group. Our group exists since 1997.

BECOME A MEMBER

Supporter Membership

Every year

You want to financially support Queeramnesty and be kept updated? Then this subscription is for you. You will pay a yearly membership fee, like a donation, without any obligation to actively work.

Valid until canceled

Magazine - 4 times per year (printed version)

Newsletter (irregular)

You give Financial Support to Queeramnesty

Active Membership

Every year

You want to not only support Queeramnesty silently with your membership fee, but actively help? We will get in touch to find out how you can help- as a Mentor or in administration.

Valid until canceled

Magazine - 4 times per year (printed version)

Newsletter (irregular)

You give Financial Support to Queeramnesty

You can help as a Mentor for LGBTIQ+ Refugees

You receive support from other Mentors (Peer-Coaching)

You can help for Projects or in the Editorial Team

You can help in the team for Campaigns & Politics

You can help in Social Media or with our Website

Support Queeramnesty by becoming a Supporter or Active Member

Support us 🙏

Are you an LGBTIQ+ Refugee in Switzerland and looking for help?

Supporter Membership

Mentoring

Active Membership

What our Members & Mentees say

Ali Raza Khan Minorities Right Activist Mentee of Queeramnesty

Mentee of Queeramnesty after the First Meeting

Mentee of Queeramensty now a Mentor himself

You can help ❤️

SUPPORT WITH A DONATION

We are volunteers relying on your donations to fight for Queer Human Rights and provide help for Queer Refugees.

GENERAL DONATION

Thank you 🫶

UPCOMING EVENTS

PROJECTS

Do good with every pair of socks: UNIQPRIDE supports Queeramnesty

Raise a Glass to Solidarity Beer Supporting Queeramensty This Autumn 2025

Donations

Awareness

Inclusion

MAGAZINE FEED

Mr. Gay Europe will help queer children and young people.

Queer resistance, repression and hope in Hungary

New home for Nemo's dress

UPCOMING COURSES

Interested in booking below courses? Become an Active Member to book below courses - click here. For Supporters, contact us to convert your Membership into an active one.

Introduction to Queeramnesty

Introduction to Mentoring

Introduction to Asylum System

Introduction to Website & App

MEDIA LIBRARY

Videos

Gallery

Downloads

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

INSTAGRAM FEED

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Queeramnesty Switzerland is part of the Swiss section of Amnesty International. We are about 600 members in whole Switzerland, who are the foundation of our group.
Our group exists since 1997.

You want to not only support Queeramnesty silently with your membership fee, but actively help?
We will get in touch to find out how you can help
- as a Mentor or in administration.

Ali Raza Khan
Minorities Right Activist
Mentee of Queeramnesty

Mentee of Queeramnesty
after the First Meeting

Mentee of Queeramensty
now a Mentor himself

Thank you
🫶

Interested in booking below courses?
Become an Active Member to book below courses - click here.
For Supporters, contact us to convert your Membership into an active one.