In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. We help them get to safety.
3,282
Number of individuals requesting help from Rainbow Railroad since January 1, 2026
The Unequal Impact of Colonial Laws on Black LGBTQI+ Lives
More than 60 UN member states currently criminalize consensual same-sex intimacy, many of which inherited such policies while under British rule.
Love Deserves Safety: Stefania and Angela's Story of Escape from Russia and Freedom in Spain
Stefania and Angela are excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day, for the first time since they started dating, in a country where they experience safety and security
Rainbow Railroad Condemns Russia’s Threat to Designate Russian LGBT Network as “Extremist”
This action follows the continued escalation of anti-LGBTQI+ repression, including the 2023 ruling that labelled the “international LGBT movement” as extremist and enacting legislation that restricted gender-affirming care and legal gender recognition.
"The First Place I've Ever Been Able to Call Home": Julie's Journey Toward Safety & Belonging
“Adjusting to a new culture has not been easy,” Julie shares, “but the support from kind people, community groups, and friends has made it possible.”
Turning Stories into Systemic Change for LGBTQI+ Refugees
“My core responsibility is to find creative ways to generate advocacy opportunities that allow the organization to actively intervene in carving out safer pathways for forcibly displaced LGBTQI+ people.” – Sizwe, Policy Officer at Rainbow Railroad
The Anti-Homosexuality Act Now: The Path Forward for LGBTQI+ Rights in Uganda
It has been almost three years since the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law, representing one of the most extreme pieces of anti-LBGTQI+ legislation in the world.
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