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In 2022, Musa escaped to Canada with the help of Rainbow Railroad. Originally from Chechnya, Musa’s journey was not an easy one. It took multiple escape attempts and extremely careful planning to get Musa to safety. His case was so severe that he...

This October, program staff traveled to a safe house that Rainbow Railroad supports in Jamaica. Read on for reflections on this experience, and insights about our ongoing work in the region.  Jamaica is one of the nine Caribbean countries that...

André was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. He was 13 years old when he realized that it wasn’t safe to live his life freely, and he began to face rejection from his community. He was bullied at school, and said that: "In high school...

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...

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, October 26th, Rainbow Railroad will host a benefit concert at Jazz Showcase in Chicago entitled, "When I Am Free", featuring renowned American jazz singer Patricia Barber. This event kicks off Rainbow Railroad’s Chicago...