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We help LGBTQI+ people escape state-sponsored violence.

In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. We help get them to safety.

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Statement from Rainbow Railroad: Biden reverses promise...
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Statement from Rainbow Railroad: Biden reverses promise to refugees

Kimahli Powell

Executive Director Kimahli Powell speaks out on the recent news that the Biden administration is wavering in its commitment to support resettling a greater number of refugees in the United States.

CTV interview with Rainbow Railroad a year into the...
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CTV interview with Rainbow Railroad a year into the pandemic

Kimahli Powell explains how Rainbow Railroad has adjusted and expanded its offerings during the pandemic.    
Building pathways to safety during Covid-19
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Building pathways to safety during Covid-19

Understanding how COVID-19 is affecting the populations we serve has been the first step in our response to the pandemic. To that end, we have published a report called “The Impact of COVID-19 on Displaced LGBTQI Persons.” Drawing on research work from our partner organizations and interviews with human rights defenders around the world, this report includes four recommendations to policymakers.

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