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Rainbow Railroad
11 months
We receive more than ten thousand requests for help from LGBTQI+ individuals each year. By understanding this data, we can challenge discriminatory asylum systems, push for inclusive refugee protections, and hold governments accountable. Read more: https://t.co/HPxfX2J4rb
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Rainbow Railroad
11 months
Since 2018, Bob Fisher and Jim Sargant have been passionate supporters of Rainbow Railroad, dedicating their time to raising funds to help LGBTQI+ people facing persecution find safety. https://t.co/fBQ5W5WBT0
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Rainbow Railroad
11 months
Freedom Party is back - and tickets are officially on sale! The iconic Symone is our first headliner for the event; she will be joined by an incredible array of talent to help you dance the night away Get your tickets now: https://t.co/aB8v7tBqqW
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
On Trans Day of Visibility, Charlie's story is a testament to resilience, self-love, and the power of choosing yourself. https://t.co/Z54ALhtH2O
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Across borders, our community is rising up. Dare to resist by sharing a message of solidarity with LGBTQI+ people around the world. We will amplify messages across our platforms this Pride to show our global community that they are not alone. https://t.co/KvamMG4qch
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Rainbow Railroad’s Director of Protection Initiatives, Swathi Sekhar, spoke to Rolling Stone about families with trans kids attempting to flee the US under the new administration. https://t.co/jJBGmYGxyn
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Join Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto’s Paul Austin Human Rights Centre, Rainbow Railroad, Crossley Law and Ubuntu in a critical conversation about supporting trans and non-binary refugees under the Safe Third Country Agreement. https://t.co/T2Utz5jiqy
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Deadline extended to March 26! There is still one week to submit for an upcoming symposium co-organized by Rainbow Railroad and the Williams Group. Visit https://t.co/SvcifvTRvU to learn more, or, for a Spanish version of the call for submissions, visit https://t.co/f2gbMn1uXC.
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
We invite submissions for an upcoming symposium co-organized by Rainbow Railroad and the Williams Institute.
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Are you a queer or trans asylum claimant, refugee, or permanent resident in Toronto seeking to build your skills in the social sector? Apply for our 12-week Queer Refugee Internship Program, from April to June 2025. https://t.co/O06e8KvRTW
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
For Sergei and Savelli, leaving their home country of Russia to resettle in Spain was a journey with many challenges, but ultimately it gave them the chance to plan a future together. Read more about their experience: https://t.co/d7k8S3pnHP
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
In our recent profile of partner organization Rainbow Family Support Alliance in Uganda, Executive Director Mr. Vincent Sekitoleko described the ongoing impacts of the Anti-Homosexuality Act passed in 2023. https://t.co/hrirdzdDMW
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Recurring donors are critical to our foundation, helping us remain flexible to emerging crises, no matter when or where they arise. Roger, a monthly donor, shares what motivates him to support our work. https://t.co/gzC9LUL01U
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
For many, Women's Day is a time of celebration. But for Leila, a trans woman, it is also a day of reflection — on the struggles she has endured, the strength she has found, and the journey that brought her to where she is today. https://t.co/AZWtTQCqr6
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Rainbow Railroad’s Head of Strategy spoke to @rabbleca about the risks that LGBTQI+ refugees face under the Safe Third Country Agreement. https://t.co/DrWXBwuHp5
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
The deadline for submissions is March 18, 2025.
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
The conference will be held in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish. For more information and to submit proposals, visit:
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
The conference presents a valuable and distinctive opportunity for stakeholders from around the world to participate in the exchange and discussion of innovative ideas on the subject of queer forced displacement.
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
We’re seeking submissions from scholars, policymakers, activists, and individuals with lived experience to share research, insights, and innovative solutions on queer forced displacement.
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
Join the conversation on LGBTQI+ forced migration at Displacement and Difference: Harnessing Research to Address LGBTQI+ Forced Migration, taking place August 20-21, 2025, in Mexico City.
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Rainbow Railroad
1 year
We invite submissions for an upcoming symposium co-organized by Rainbow Railroad and the Williams Institute.
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