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.
4,499
Number of individuals requesting help from Rainbow Railroad since January 1, 2025
TRANScending Adversity: Leila's Story of Courage & Community
For Leila, being a woman means more than identity — it is about community and resilience. “It has been the feeling of being welcome, with yourself and among your sisters. Womanhood is solidarity, shared experiences, wisdom, and strength.”
Civil Society Groups Call for Immediate Suspension of Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S.
Canada cannot, in good conscience, continue to turn away refugees at the Canada-U.S. border.
A Love That Defied Borders: Sergei & Savelii’s Journey to Freedom and a New Beginning
Life in Spain has given them their first taste of true freedom. One moment stands out: “For the first time, we held hands in public,” Savelii shares. “It still felt dangerous, and we were nervous. But we did it. And nothing happened. That was a moment we’ll never forget.”
United Against Injustice: Standing with LGBTQI+ Refugees in the Face of Growing Threats
As the new U.S. government takes shape, we are bracing for an uphill fight to defend the safety and dignity of at-risk LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers. This new era of leadership threatens to erode the progress LGBTQI+ and immigrant rights groups have made in securing pathways to protection for LGBTQI+ refugees.
In a time of crisis, will the Government of Canada hold the line on its commitment to LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers?
A nation that prides itself on justice and compassion must not allow vulnerable populations to become victims of a misleading, dangerous and divisive narrative in the face of complex socio-economic challenges.
Rainbow Railroad calls on the Government of Canada to take action and maintain its commitment to LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers.
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