More than 114 million individuals have been forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and climate disasters. Queer and trans refugees are uniquely vulnerable due to state-sponsored homophobia and transphobia. More than 60 countries criminalize same-sex intimacy, and 14 specifically criminalize trans people for their gender identities and expressions.

Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 17 for our Annual Pride Conversation where we will shine a spotlight on the incredible work of Rainbow Railroad. We are honoured to host Devon Matthews, Rainbow Railroad’s Head of Programs, and Latoya Nugent, Head of Engagement in conversation to discuss the state of global LGBTQI+ persecution and offer insights into how each of us can contribute to the fight for queer liberation.