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Rainbow Railroad helped them flee anti-LGBTQ+ persecution in their home countries, amid cuts to U.S. refugee programs.

As anti-LGBTQI+ violence intensifies worldwide, Latoya Nugent explains why Rainbow Railroad’s work has never been more critical or more personal.

Since Donald Trump’s return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape...

LGBTQ+ people in the US contemplate heading north as they wrestle with the president’s assault on the community

Advocates say the lack of data hampers efforts to ensure people’s safety as the Trump administration ramps up immigration detentions

The Republican’s transphobic policies are sparking panic among LGBTQ+ people, triggering a 10-fold increase in asylum applications so far this year.

Advocates say ruling could set an ‘important precedent’ for 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees.

Many of those who have relocated to the US, like Alberto, are caught at the intensifying intersections of discrimination and criminalization of asylum seekers and LGBTQ residents here in America.

Across the world, queer people are still desperate to claim asylum in the U.S. Here, they’re desperate to leave.

Many people in Canada take Pride for granted. But for those coming from countries where they are persecuted for their 2SLGBTQ+ identities, the chance to take up space while living their truth is not...

The East African country has one of the world’s most extreme anti-gay laws. Steven Kabuye nearly paid with his life.

Latoya Nugent is head of engagement with Rainbow Railroad. She shares the details of the organizations annual report, 'Understanding the state of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution'.