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On the Safe Side News
by Slate
On the Safe Side
Across the world, queer people are still desperate to claim asylum in the U.S. Here, they’re desperate to leave.
June 30, 2025
‘I am celebrating Pride and victory for me,’ Newcomer... News
by Now Toronto
‘I am celebrating Pride and victory for me,’ Newcomer experiences remind us why Pride matters
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...
June 30, 2025
How white evangelicals incite homophobia in Uganda News
by Broadview Magazine
How white evangelicals incite homophobia in Uganda
The East African country has one of the world’s most extreme anti-gay laws. Steven Kabuye nearly paid with his life.
July 1, 2025
Hear from a Rainbow Railroad representative on what... News
by CBC Mainstreet
Hear from a Rainbow Railroad representative on what 2024 was like for LGBTQ+ refugees
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'.
June 20, 2025
‘I was living in fear’: Queer refugee describes their... News
by CityNews
‘I was living in fear’: Queer refugee describes their harrowing escape from 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.
June 22, 2025
Refugees denied by Trump administration are trying... News
by Xtra Magazine
Refugees denied by Trump administration are trying to resettle in Canada
Rainbow Railroad calls on the Canadian government to lead by welcoming LGBTQ2S+ refugees.
June 20, 2025
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help... News
by The Canadian Press
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
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...
June 18, 2025
Helping LGBTQ+ People Find Pathways To Safety News
by The Social
Helping LGBTQ+ People Find Pathways To Safety
We talk about the urgent and impactful work Rainbow Railroad is doing with Latoya Nugent and Rahma Esslouani.
June 20, 2025
Toronto charity no longer resettling 2SLGBTQ+ refugees... News
by CBC
Toronto charity no longer resettling 2SLGBTQ+ refugees in U.S. since Trump took office
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...
June 25, 2025
‘We’re not going anywhere,’ Thousands of activists... News
by Now Toronto
‘We’re not going anywhere,’ Thousands of activists turn out to Queen’s Park to defend 2SLGBTQ+ rights and freedom
Thousands of activists, allies and community members protested outside of Queen’s Park on Friday afternoon to defend and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ rights and freedom.
June 20, 2025
Rainbow Railroad News
by CBC Metro Morning
Rainbow Railroad
Pride Weekend is a time to celebrate who you are. But many countries around the world still don't recognize the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
June 27, 2025
How this Toronto organization is helping LGBTQ refugees... News
by Toronto Star
How this Toronto organization is helping LGBTQ refugees avoid the U.S.
“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.”
June 19, 2025
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