Updates

In order to truly become a global leader on the rights of LGBTQI+ people, Canada must support those fleeing persecution on the basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) by developing a policy on Internally...

Statement from Rainbow Railroad's Executive Director, Kimahli Powell Every time an organization begins a new strategic planning process, it’s an opportunity to dream, ideate, debate, discuss and - yes -  strategize where the...

If you’ve been watching events unfold in Ukraine and elsewhere around the world, including the United States, and are concerned about LGBTQI+ persons: you are not alone.  Rainbow Railroad is closely following along with these events and are carefully...

Rainbow Railroad, an international LGBTQI+ rights organization based in Toronto and New York, is today launching its year-end fundraising campaign, #60for365. The campaign, which runs for the next 60 days, aims to raise necessary funds to help hundreds...

On Wednesday, Canada's lower chamber of parliament the House of Commons adopted Bill C-4, a comprehensive bill to ban so-called “conversion therapy.” The passage of this legislation is a victory for the many advocates and survivors of conversion therapy...

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, Rainbow Railroad remembers all those who have been murdered due to transphobia. We remember their brilliance and draw attention to the continued violence endured by trans people everywhere. Globally, transphobia...

On November 1, 2021 Rainbow Railroad signed and submitted the following letter in partnership with civil society leaders and non-profit organizations urging the Government of Canada to act swiftly to stem the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. ++++ November...

Rainbow Railroad has launched our 2021 #60in60 Campaign, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Donate here. The goal of the #60in60 Campaign is simple: to raise enough funds in the last 60 days of the year to help at least 60 threatened LGBTQI...

Earlier today, 29 Afghan nationals who identify as LGBTQI+ arrived in the U.K. as part of a joint U.K Government, Rainbow Railroad, and Stonewall U.K. operation. From there, with the assistance of the Home Office and other branches of the U.K. Government,...

Rainbow Railroad and ORAM (Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration) conducted in-depth research into the conditions facing LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp in northern Kenya. The report provides much needed and previously...

Rainbow Railroad is so pleased to present this commissioned artwork to celebrate National Coming Out Day. With your support, Rainbow Railroad helped Beth, the artist, come to Canada in early 2020. Artist Statement: “Born in Barbados, I suffered a...

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Rainbow Railroad stands in solidarity with the survivors of residential schools, remembers those who never made it home and unequivocally endorses the National Truth and Reconciliation...