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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. rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/tra…

Today, Rainbow Railroad joined RCUSA and 124 other local, state, & national organizations in sending a letter to Congress urging all Members to hold the Trump administration accountable and fully resume operations of the U.S. resettlement program. rcusa.org/news-and-media…

We stand with refugee and LGBTQI+ advocacy groups calling on Canada to make an exemption to the Safe Third Country Agreement to protect transgender, non-binary, and intersex refugee claimants in the U.S., in light of Trump's recent executive orders. rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/can…

In solidarity, we find strength. #thread

“Kenya has become a ‘choke point’ for LGBTQ+ refugee claims. (Those) who are most at risk are fleeing into Kenya — and are finding themselves entirely stuck within the refugee-processing structure in Kenya." Read the story: shorturl.at/DMz3l

Today is International Migrants Day Every day, LGBTQI+ individuals around the world are forced to flee their homes due to violence, discrimination, and oppressive laws. For them, migration isn’t a choice; it’s a matter of survival. rainbowrailroad.org/ttian

In a time of crisis, will the Government of Canada hold the line on its commitment to LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers? #thread

Violence against trans people is a global crisis. We must not reduce our grief and our action to a single day. Every day, we remember. #TransDayofRemembrance

Persion is a trans woman from Jamaica who faced threats because of her identity. With support from Rainbow Railroad, she relocated to Spain, where she now lives. The Time is Always Now to stand with our trans community. rainbowrailroad.org/ttian #TransAwarenessWeek

In the lead-up to the election, we must raise our voices to ensure that all of the U.S. remains a safe place for LGBTQI+ refugees. Pathways to resettle LGBTQI+ refugees in the U.S. may be at risk. rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/a-f…

To learn more or get involved, visit rainbowrailroad.org/welcomecorps

In a recent Associated Press feature by @mcasey1, two individuals who relocated through Welcome Corps, with the help of Rainbow Railroad volunteers, share their stories.

This #NationalComingOutDay, I’m thinking of my queer and trans siblings in more than 60 countries where same-sex intimacy is criminalized, who don’t have the freedom to come out and live authentically. #thread apnews.com/article/lgbtq-…

In 2023, a total of 1,682 people living in the U.S. reached out to Rainbow Railroad for assistance. Kathryn Hampton, Rainbow Railroad’s Senior Advisor, US Strategy, spoke to @KateEPlummer at @Newsweek about this increase. newsweek.com/lgbtq-gay-righ…

On this day 55 years ago, the Stonewall rebellion began, igniting a movement that forever changed LGBTQI+ activism. Help us continue the fight. Donate today in support of at-risk LGBTQI+ people around the world. rainbowrailroad.org/solidarity-in-…

Globally, there are nearly 120 million people experiencing forced displacement. Queer and trans people are uniquely vulnerable due to state-enabled persecution and violence. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we are proud to launch our 2023 Annual Report. rainbowrailroad.org/annualreport