On this page, you will find:
To find organisations working for LGBTQI+ rights, visit our Cayman Islands LGBTQI+ Resources page.
For Cayman Islands country of origin information (COI) experts, reports, commentaries, and relevant documents visit our Cayman Islands COI page.
Refugee protection
Click here to see the numbers and origins of refugees hosted by Cayman Islands.
The following sections contain information on the most important international treaties and agreements of which Cayman Islands is signatory, as well as national legislation relevant to the protection of refugees.
The Cayman Islands are signatory to both the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol. The Cayman Islands further recognize that under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, there is always a duty to provide assistance to those in danger at sea, particularly when the majority of migrants arriving in the Cayman Islands are doing so by sea vessels.
In addition to the international protections enjoyed by refugees and asylum seekers in the Cayman Islands, recent legislation has established the Refugee Protection Appeals Tribunal (RPAT). RPAT was established in accordance with the Border Control Act and is an Appeal Tribunal that considers asylum appeals in the Cayman Islands. Its design is meant to expedite the appeals processes for refugees and asylum seekers.
Legal aid organisations
We have not yet identified any organisation providing legal aid support to refugees in Cayman Islands.
We would welcome suggestions for individuals or organisations. If you have any suggestions, please get in touch.
Organisations providing other support to refugees
We have not yet identified any organisation providing other support to refugees in Cayman Islands.
We would welcome suggestions for individuals or organisations. If you have any suggestions, please get in touch.
Cayman Islands LGBTQI+ Resources
Find organisations working for refugee LGBTQI+ rights in Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands COI
Find Cayman Islands Country of Origin information (COI) experts, reports, commentaries, and relevant documents.
We are always looking to expand the resources on our platform. If you know about relevant resources, or you are aware of organisations and/or individuals to include in our directories, please get in touch.
Last updated May 2023