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Out in the World: Rainbow Railroad launches Welcome Corps program
Rainbow Railroad Executive Director Kimahli Powell spoke about the organization's Welcome Corps program that is in partnership with the U.S. State Department during a May 16 presentation at the San Francisco...
May 18, 2023
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Rainbow Railroad provides LGBTQ+ refuge
CEO Kimahli Powell’s organization aids queer people in escaping dangerous nations around the world, with a big boost from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
June 14, 2023
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After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada
In Canada, statistics show reports of hate crimes targeting transgender and agender people have also increased.
June 21, 2023
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Helping LGBTQ+ Refugees Come to Canada
In some countries around the world, members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to face persecution for their identity and sexual orientation. Dane Bland from Rainbow Railroad joins Candace Daniel to discuss...
June 22, 2023
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‘Any story you imagine’: Inside the Toronto-based charity helping new LGBTQ2S+ refugees and newcomers
More than ten years ago, Karlene Williams-Clarke was a well-known activist in Jamaica, a consistent voice on the radio fighting for the rights of LGBTQ2S+ people in her country.
June 25, 2023
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Report: Persecuted LGBTQ+ Seeking Help Reaches Record High
CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, HOST: Now, around the world, LGBTQ plus rights have been in decline over the past year, from America, to Europe, to Africa, new laws have been introduced targeting...
June 27, 2023
