We help at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety.

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.

Julieth’s journey has been marked by courage and historic achievements. In 2024, she became the first transgender woman to graduate from the University of El Salvador with a degree in Business Administration under her legal name.

After a long and difficult journey, Cabrel arrived in the United States and experienced a moment he’ll never forget. “When I landed in San Francisco, my sponsor group was waiting for me with a sign that said, ‘Welcome Cabrel,’ and a rainbow flag. I will never forget that day — I was so happy to see them.”

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.

While we wish we could help everyone who reaches out to us, our capacity is limited by our resources and the legal complexities and constraints of international refugee law and travel.

As the confirmation of Trump’s re-election settles, we face a pivotal moment in our mission to support and protect at-risk LGBTQI+ refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers. This crucial time reinforces the urgent need to mobilize and stand united for equality and justice. Read our full statement.

Recently, Rainbow Railroad convened and moderated a timely dialogue on “International Peace and Security and LGBTQI+ Crisis Response” in a side event for the United Nations Summit of the Future.