In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. We help them get to safety.
16,839
Number of individuals requesting help from Rainbow Railroad since January 1, 2025
Will the Canadian government hold the line on anti-gender backsliding?
In Rainbow Railroad’s pre-budget submission, we call on the government to solidify Canada’s legacy as a global LGBTQI+ rights leader.
Beyond Borders: How Zahra Helps Others Find the Safety She Once Sought
Introducing a new series that shares the stories and perspectives of the people who work behind the scenes and power Rainbow Railroad’s mission. First up — meet Zahra.
Rainbow Railroad’s 2024 Annual Report: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution
We’re proud to share Rainbow Railroad’s 2024 Annual Report: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution, a powerful reflection of the impact we’ve made together over the past year, and a call to action as we look ahead.
Centring Queer Refugee Voices in U.S. Policy Conversations
Every year, Advocacy Days convenes hundreds of refugee advocates, organizers, and community leaders in Washington, DC. It’s a unique space that blends policy conversations with lived experience, empowering those directly impacted by displacement to shape the national dialogue on refugee protection. This year, Rainbow Railroad was proud to attend with a powerful delegation.
Confronting the Double Bind of Anti-LGBTQI+ and Anti-Migrant Discrimination
In June, Rainbow Railroad was honoured to join the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IE SOGI), Graeme Reid, for the release of his groundbreaking report on LGBTQI+ forced displacement, at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva.
Data, Directions, Gaps, and Recommendations: A Review of the Current State of Literature on Queer Forced Displacement
This comprehensive analysis synthesizes insights from 275 sources, illuminating the issue of queer forced displacement.
Queering the System, One Case at a Time: Paige’s Story
Meet Paige, Rainbow Railroad’s Senior Program Officer, GAR Coordinator.
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