International Railroad for Queer Refugees - IRQR

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International Railroad for Queer Refugees - IRQR

We provide support and counselling to LGBT refugees IRQR is a registered charity in Canada.

We provide support and counselling to Iranian qu**rs worldwide.This support includes but is not subject to; financial aid for shelter, food and healthcare. IRQR follows up with their Iranian q***r refugee cases from when to leave until they arrive in a safe country and are supportive during the entire refugee process. Our goal is to eliminate Iranian q***r issues as part of mainstream human rights

discourse. This will be completed through media presence, contributions to high-profile events and lobbying. IRQR regularly visits Turkey to meet refugees, document their situation and collect their feedback on IRQR activities. We have witnessed significant changes in the Iranian society in that last ten years, which confirms that it is achievable. As of January 2014, IRQR was able to help process more than 820 refugee applications since 2005. Approximately 66% of refugees who approached IRQR were successfully granted refugee status. We provide consultations to about 90 clients per week;this includes working with q***r people who currently live in Iran, Iran’s neighbouring countries such as Turkey and in Canada. IRQR has worked closely with UNHCR office, NGOs and the government to assist refugees. Whenever possible IRQR extends financial and educational support to those currently in transit countries through donations. We connect asylum seekers and refugees with UNHCR offices around the world. IRQR has the commitment to help refugees resettle in safe countries through referrals for housing, employment, legal aid; as well as supporting clients through emotional and health related issues. In the last few years, we were able to build a simple structure and focus upon enabling Iranian q***r asylum seekers to be safe on their journey and arrive in a new country to live and be free.

10/20/2025

A new draft law could imprison people for simply expressing who they are. We must speak up before it’s too late.

10/12/2025

Coming out isn’t a moment! It’s a journey. Today, we honour every step, every voice, and every truth. 🌈

10/07/2025

Gilbert Baker wasn’t just the creator of the Pride flag—he wove a whole movement into every stripe.

09/29/2025

In a landmark decision, a gay Malaysian man won his appeal after being denied protection, a reminder that LGBTQ+ lives deserve safety, dignity, and recognition everywhere.

09/24/2025

Hong Kong just rejected a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships, a painful setback for equality, but the fight isn’t over

09/22/2025

Every stripe tells a story, every colour holds a dream

08/30/2025

The fight isn’t about recognition, it’s about safety, dignity, and hope for LGBTQ+ refugees everywhere

07/27/2025

Her life mattered. Her voice mattered. Her courage mattered.
Let us honour her not only with grief, but with action.

07/26/2025

Before the rainbows, there were riots.
Pride is a reminder of the courage it takes to be visible.

07/20/2025

An inspiring story

Address

1277 Eldorado Avenue
Oshawa, ON
L1K1H8

Telephone

+14169857456

Website

http://www.irqr.ca/

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