US EditionLGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
- Since 2020, LGBTQ+ refugee support organizations have reported a sharp rise in requests for help worldwide, including redirected refugee claims to Canada from the US.
- This increase follows global backsliding on LGBTQ rights and rising queerphobia, xenophobia, and anti-refugee sentiments across multiple countries and regions, including the US and Europe.
- Rahma Esslouani, a Moroccan non-binary refugee helped by Rainbow Railroad, described persecution in Morocco and Turkey, arrest, family violence, and the danger of existing openly.
- Esslouani called living openly in Canada a “dream come true,” saying they can freely express their sexuality without fear, highlighting Canada’s role in resettling LGBTQ+ refugees via Rainbow Railroad’s annual 250 refugee spots.
- The surge in global LGBTQ+ refugee requests signals worsening conditions abroad and emphasizes the importance of Canada’s commitment to offer refuge despite complex logistics and political barriers.
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