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How Rainbow Railroad saves lives globally News
by ABC News
How Rainbow Railroad saves lives globally
Executive director Kimahli Powell explains how Rainbow Railroad has helped hundreds of LGBTQI+ individuals find safety.
June 25, 2020
CBC Video: Rainbow Railroad refugee receives full drag... News
by CBC News
CBC Video: Rainbow Railroad refugee receives full drag makeover
Elton, an LGBTQI+ refugee, speaks about his experience on Canada's Drag Race and reconnects with Priyanka.  
August 28, 2020
CTV: COVID-19 continues to create roadblocks for LGBTQI+... News
by CTV News
CTV: COVID-19 continues to create roadblocks for LGBTQI+ refugees
Working on alternative methods that help LGBTQI+ people find emergency in-country relocation.  
August 19, 2020
Rainbow Railroad #60in60 campaign aims to help relocate... News
by Metro Weekly
Rainbow Railroad #60in60 campaign aims to help relocate 60 at-risk LGBTQI+ people
Calling on the community to raise vital funds to help relocate 60 LGBTQI+ people facing persecution abroad and provide them with support services.
November 9, 2020
Canada’s Drag Race makes over Rainbow Railroad ref... News
by The Advocate
Canada’s Drag Race makes over Rainbow Railroad refugees
Five LGBTQI+ refugees share the spotlight and their stories on the international drag competition show.    
August 21, 2020
CTV interview with Rainbow Railroad a year into the... News
by CTV News
CTV interview with Rainbow Railroad a year into the COVID-19 pandemic
Kimahli Powell explains how Rainbow Railroad has adjusted and expanded its offerings during the pandemic.    
March 3, 2021
Canada calls on Russia to investigate homophobia in... News
by Global News
Canada calls on Russia to investigate homophobia in Chechnya
Rainbow Railroad partners with Russian LGBTQI+ organizations to help refugees find safety.    
April 17, 2017
CP24 interview with Kimahli Powell Rainbow Railroad... News
by CP24
CP24 interview with Kimahli Powell Rainbow Railroad the Honoured Group at Pride 2017
Rainbow Railroad selected as an honoured group at 2017 Toronto Pride.  
June 20, 2017
Globe and Mail: Canada’s secret asylum project News
by The Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail: Canada’s secret asylum project
Rainbow Railroad has quietly relocated 22 people, with more to come—despite risks to Canada-Russia relations. John Ibbitson reports    
September 1, 2017
Assisting a Syrian LGBTQI+ refugee with permanent status... News
by CBC News
Assisting a Syrian LGBTQI+ refugee with permanent status in Toronto
How Rainbow Railroad helped relocate Basse Mcleash so he could live a life of peace and joy.    
December 2, 2016
CTV News interview with Kimahli Powell World Refugee... News
by CTV News
CTV News interview with Kimahli Powell World Refugee Day
Executive director Kimahli Powell talks to Todd van der Heyden about World Refugee Day.    
June 19, 2018
Interview with Pink News for World Refugee Day News
by Pink News
Interview with Pink News for World Refugee Day
Putting the spotlight on the global refugee crisis and remembering that LGBTQI+ refugees are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse.   Link to Pink News article
June 20, 2018
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