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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 taken...

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'.

When 32-year-old Rahma Esslouani landed at Toronto Pearson Airport in July 2024, she unlocked an overwhelming sense of safety and freedom that she hadn’t felt in more than a decade.

Rainbow Railroad calls on the Canadian government to lead by welcoming LGBTQ2S+ refugees.

An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen a spike in pleas for assistance from around the world since 2020. Devon Matthews, program head with Rainbow Railroad, said...

We talk about the urgent and impactful work Rainbow Railroad is doing with Latoya Nugent and Rahma Esslouani.

Queer and trans people face state-sponsored homophobia and transphobia in more than 60 countries, Matthews says, and Rainbow Railroad received over 13,000 requests for help last year and over 9,000 already...

Thousands of activists, allies and community members protested outside of Queen’s Park on Friday afternoon to defend and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ rights and freedom.

Pride Weekend is a time to celebrate who you are. But many countries around the world still don't recognize the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

“It’s like living a dream,” they said. “I can go outside. I can walk and I can hold my partner’s hand without fear.”