Report: Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Relation to Forced Displacement
Each year, Rainbow Railroad receives more than ten thousand requests for help from LGBTQI+ individuals facing violence and persecution worldwide. These firsthand accounts provide unparalleled insight into the urgent realities of forced displacement and the systemic barriers preventing LGBTQI+ persons from accessing safety. Our unique data not only informs direct interventions but also strengthens global advocacy. By analyzing trends in displacement, resettlement, and protection gaps, we advance policy solutions that challenge discriminatory asylum systems, push for inclusive refugee protections, and hold governments accountable. At a time when anti-LGBTQI+ laws are intensifying and asylum pathways are shrinking, our work underscores a […]