From Insight to Action: Launching the Queer Forced Displacement Network (QFDN)
May 6-8, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand & Online
The culminating conference of Rainbow Railroad’s Queer Forced Displacement Initiative (QFDI).
After two years of regional consultations across five countries, an Academic Symposium, and the co-creation of a draft Multi-Stakeholder Declaration, we are ready to turn insight into action.
This conference will officially launch the Queer Forced Displacement Network — a global network advancing protection, advocacy, and coordinated support for LGBTQI+ people experiencing forced displacement. The conference agenda can be viewed here.
Conference highlights:
- Launch QFDN with an interim governance structure and leadership
- Share key findings from regional consultations and the academic symposium
- Build connections and align stakeholders on common goals
- Host strategic discussions to strengthen protection, advocacy and support globally
- Endorse the draft Multi-Stakeholder Declaration committing to safety, rights, and inclusion for LGBTQI+ people facing forced displacement worldwide
The conference will bring together civil society, governments, UN agencies, funders, academics, and people with lived experience of forced displacement from around the world.
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2026
Attendance Options
In-Person – Bangkok, Thailand: Participate fully in all sessions and networking opportunities.
Please note that in-person attendance is self-funded. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
*** In-person spaces are limited and selection will be based on space availability ***
Online: Join virtually through our online platform with full access to sessions and discussions.
For questions or additional information, please contact us at QFDI@rainbowrailroad.org