The North American non-profit Rainbow Railroad has helped more than 13,000 LGBTQ+ individuals escape state-sanctioned homophobia and transphobia in their home countries since its founding in 2006. Latoya Nugent was one such refugee. In 2022, Nugent, now the organization’s Head of Engagement, claimed asylum from Jamaica into Canada.
LGBTQ+ People Are Under Attack Worldwide — Latoya Nugent and Rainbow Railroad Want To Help
