Publications
Stronger Together: Your Role in Building Safer Futures
Around the globe, queer and trans individuals are facing escalating persecution, criminalization, and forced displacement. These overlapping crises make Rainbow Railroad’s work more necessary, and more...
November 25, 2025
From Awareness to Action: Sarah’s Commitment to Global LGBTQI+ Rights
For Sarah, the journey to supporting Rainbow Railroad and LGBTQI+ refugees began with a personal awakening. Coming out in 2009 and joining a support group at Toronto’s 519 Community Centre, they encountered...
October 24, 2025
The First Conversation: Intake Officers Reflect on National Coming Out Day
As the first point of contact for individuals reaching out for support, Intake Officers play a unique role at Rainbow Railroad, building trust and supporting people who may be choosing to disclose their...
October 10, 2025
Will the Canadian government hold the line on anti-gender backsliding?
In recent years, we have witnessed a steady rise in laws and policies that specifically target LGBTQI+ individuals, even as many countries have taken meaningful steps forward. This hate is well-organized,...
September 18, 2025
Data, Directions, Gaps, and Recommendations: A Review of the Current State of Literature on Queer Forced Displacement
Introducing Data, Directions, Gaps, and Recommendations: A Review of the Current State of Literature on Queer Forced Displacement, a report by human rights researcher Nora Noralla, commissioned...
August 13, 2025
Annual Report 2024: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution
We're proud to share Rainbow Railroad’s 2024 Annual Report: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution, a powerful reflection of the impact we’ve made together over the past year, and a call...
June 19, 2025
The Road Ahead: Defending Freedom in an Era of Uncertainty
At a time when global LGBTQI+ rights are increasingly under threat, Rainbow Railroad remains steadfast in our mission: to help LGBTQI+ people escape persecution and find safety.
March 20, 2025
Report: Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Relation to Forced Displacement
Each year, Rainbow Railroad receives more than ten thousand requests for help from LGBTQI+ individuals facing violence and persecution worldwide. These firsthand accounts provide unparalleled insight into...
March 12, 2025
Against the Tide: Your Solidarity in Action
As the fight for LGBTQI+ rights intensifies worldwide, Rainbow Railroad continues to respond with urgency, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Your Solidarity in...
November 1, 2024
Rainbow Railroad Launches 2023 Annual Report: Understanding the State of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution
In 2023, Rainbow Railroad received over 15,000 requests for help and provided support to 7,265 at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals around the world. Our Annual Report reflects the resilience of our community and...
June 9, 2024
Rainbow Railroad Condemns Biden Administration’s Border Asylum Ban
Rainbow Railroad is deeply concerned and condemns the Biden Administration’s executive order that imposes severe restrictions on the right to seek asylum, putting those seeking refuge in harm's way.
This...
June 5, 2024
Rainbow Railroad’s Path to LGBTQI+ Liberation
Right now, there are more forcibly displaced people in the world than at any other time in recorded history. Queer and trans refugees are uniquely vulnerable due to state-sponsored homophobia and transphobia....
May 29, 2024
Rainbow Railroad cannot relocate individuals under 18 years old.