It’s vital for organizations to understand the unique risks inherent to the LGBTQ community, particularly when traveling to higher-risk destinations, and to discuss duty of care responsibilities for your global workforce.
Prevailing laws in some countries criminalize same-sex relationships and associate harsh penalties for even perceived behavior. In contrast, other countries restrict the possession of certain medications that LGBTQ individuals may use. Travel documentation has also become an increasing risk for LGBTQ travelers. The unique risks that LGBTQ individuals face highlight the need for a comprehensive duty of care program reflective of diverse workforces.
At Crisis24, our team of analysts keep a constant watch on the ever-changing LGBTQ legal and societal landscape. In this episode of The Risk Insight, Neil Sachs sits down with Danielle Ellam to discuss the importance of a risk management program that factors in potential threats to LGBTQ personnel and considerations to ensure the safety of your employees. Jessika and Danielle share insights into the risk profile and operating environment for higher-risk locations and provide recommendations for organizations looking to implement a comprehensive duty of care program – from pre-trip travel planning to contingency planning, corporate policies, access to accurate and timely intelligence alerts, and more.
Episode Notes
Experts Featured in this Episode
- Neil Sachs, Host and Risk Solutions Account Manager
- Jessika Turner, Intelligence Analyst and PRISM contributor
- Danielle Ellam, Intelligence Analyst and PRISM Contributor
About the Periodic Risk Intelligence & Security Monitor (PRISM) Report
The annual subscription assesses the threat environment faced by members of the LGBTQ community. Each quarterly and annual report provides in-depth country assessments and trend analyses of global attitudes, events, and issues that have the potential to affect the safety of LGBTQ individuals. Included are country-by-country security risk rating and trend analysis assessments for more than 200 countries, in-depth assessments of threats in areas of higher risk; details of events and ongoing issues for LGBTQ individuals; global developments that significantly impact the safety, security, and rights of the LGBTQ community; and LGBTQ Security Risk Rating maps to help you make informed decisions.
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