Issues

"I am a resilient woman who has faced discrimination and vulnerability, but I have constantly fought to achieve my goals and defend my right to be visible and respected." For Julieth, a transgender woman from El Salvador, the decision to leave her...

"I never wanted to leave home,” reflects Cabrel, “but I had no choice." Born in Bafang, Cameroon, Cabrel grew up in a country where living openly as a gay man was dangerous. Confronting constant threats of violence became a matter of survival. “The...

LGBTQI+ people, particularly those who are visibly trans or gender non-conforming, face disproportionate risks and barriers when seeking safety. Crossing international borders, a requirement to qualify as a refugee, often presents immense challenges for...

In more than 60 countries, LGBTQI+ people are criminalized because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. As a result, many LGBTQI+ people experience severe forms of violence, persecution, and discrimination in their home country,...

December 1 is World AIDS Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Globally, more than 39 million people are living with HIV. Despite major strides in prevention and care made in recent...

As part of Rainbow Railroad’s efforts to better respond to LGBTQI+ refugees’ resettlement needs, this year we launched a Queer Refugee Internship Program for refugees who have benefitted from our work and have an interest in contributing their lived...

“I can't breathe if I don’t help and stay connected to my community. We are one body and different members and communities represent different body parts. I expect if there is pain in one part, the whole body would feel that pain.” - Jannat Ali, trans...

The re-election of Trump, marked by a campaign that vilified immigrants and LGBTQI+ individuals, has sent shockwaves throughout our communities. For many queer people, refugees, and immigrants in the U.S., this moment has intensified fears for their safety....

Rainbow Railroad’s mission is to help LGBTQI+ individuals abroad facing persecution get to safety. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve supported more than 18,500 queer and trans people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to violence or...

  Calling all Swifties! As a member of our incredible community, we are thrilled to share with you a new opportunity to support LGBTQI+ people at risk around the world and see Taylor Swift live in concert!  For every $100 you...

The Time is Always Now to Mobilize  LGBTQI+ rights and refugee rights are under threat in the coming election, but this election is also an opportunity to renew our commitment to mobilizing in defence of our community, in the U.S. and around the...

As part of Rainbow Railroad’s efforts to better respond to LGBTQI+ refugees’ resettlement needs, this year we launched a Queer Refugee Internship Program for refugees who have benefitted from our work and have an interest in contributing their lived...