Issues

“There is a great sense of responsibility in being the recipient of someone’s story,” explains Derek, a Program Officer for Intake.

Where direct service programming cannot meet the need, we advocate globally for systemic change to address the root causes endangering and displacing LGBTQI+ persons around the world.

In 2024, Rainbow Railroad launched the Queer Forced Displacement Initiative (QFDI), a two-year project to establish an international multi-stakeholder network to improve access to protection and durable solutions for LGBTQI+ FDPs.

In Rainbow Railroad's pre-budget submission, we call on the government to solidify Canada’s legacy as a global LGBTQI+ rights leader.

In 2024, we deepened our commitment to organizing for crisis response by listening closely to affected communities and investing in local organizations equipped to lead rapid interventions

One year on, we are reflecting on the success of the Government Assisted Refugee program in Canada.

“It’s essential for Rainbow Railroad to show up in these spaces to ensure that LGBTQI+ migrant experiences are represented, and that we are actively working toward not just inclusion, but leadership opportunities in national advocacy.” - Senna Seniuk, Director, Engagement

As governments double down on anti-immigrant policies and anti-LGBTQI+ movements gain strength worldwide, the findings and strategies developed at this symposium could not be more timely.

This comprehensive analysis synthesizes insights from 275 sources, illuminating the issue of queer forced displacement.

The Growing Movement to Support LGBTQI+ Refugees in the U.S.

Our work is rooted in the freedom of movement: supporting LGBTQI+ people to access safety at home, and to exercise their right to asylum when needed.

Rainbow Railroad at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva