Photos from our banner-making workshop with our support groups for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum ❤️💛💚💙💜

🎉We have fantastic news - a gay man from Pakistan who we supported has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍🌈 💖We are very happy for him, and wish him all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

Rainbow Migration is proud to be Bird & Blend’s ChariTEA of the Quarter 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🫖 Over the next 3 months, all of the profits from the online sales of Fruits of the Forage go straight to Rainbow Migration, to support LGBTQI+ people fleeing persecution.

The anti-asylum bill laid before Parliament today represents yet another example of performative cruelty. Rather than fixing a system that is already failing, this bill punishes people who have fled danger and are trying to rebuild their lives in safety. Read full statement: buff.ly/yba1ACS

On Tuesday 9 June, 6 members of staff at Rainbow Migration took part in the 2026 London Legal Walk. Read more about the impact of the lack of availability of immigration advice under the legal aid scheme for the LGBTQI+ people that we support in our NEW legal blog: buff.ly/tAMcxVv

How is the asylum system is influenced by colonialism? We’ve commissioned a new article by Sharan Dhaliwal exploring this. You can read the full article on the OpenDemocracy website now:

🎉We have fantastic news - a lesbian woman from Nigeria who we supported has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍🌈 💖We are very happy for her, and wish her all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

We are almost halfway there - help us reach our target! bit.ly/43g5oVO Your donation will help LGBTQI+ people to settle safely in the UK.

Last few days before the deadline for Policy and Public Affairs Manager applications on Friday morning www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/we-are-...

In this newly commissioned article, Ayman writes about how prolonged asylum processes, poverty, and anti-immigration, transphobic and homophobic rhetoric are contributing to a mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ refugees, for @bigissue.com Read here: buff.ly/4Z2ZT4r #Pride2026 #RefugeeWeek

buff.ly/lpJYTPZ Could you be our new Legal Officer?

New IMB report reveals escalating harms in immigration detention – with LGBTQIA+ people at heightened risk ✏️: @rainbowmigration.bsky.social

In a new short film, 'Exiled for Existing’, more than 40 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer refugees and asylum-seekers in Glasgow explore the impact of having to flee a place to be yourself. You can now watch the film via @mediaco_op buff.ly/c0aft5b 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📣NEW article on the DIVA website: buff.ly/acfN4dr A new report released by the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB) has once again exposed serious and persistent failings across the immigration detention system that continue year after year and are causing avoidable harm to people held in detention.

Exclusive article in Attitude Magazine ‼️ “For years, I learnt to disappear. Now I am learning to exist without fear," writes an anonymous gay Colombian, supported by Rainbow Migration, for Refugee Week Share widely🏳️‍🌈 buff.ly/cSHB0Ch #RefugeeWeek #LGBTQI

We are recruiting a part-time Legal Officer to advise and help improve the representation of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum. Find out more and apply via our website: buff.ly/lpJYTPZ

This #RefugeeWeek, we stand #WithRefugees 🧡 Join us. This Refugee Week we will be sharing stories of LGBTQI+ refugees 🏳️‍🌈

🎉We have fantastic news - a non-binary person from Nigeria who we supported has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍🌈 💖We are very happy for them, and wish them all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

Some highlights from book list we've curated list about “Queerness & Colonialism”🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ A wide range for whatever you're interested in: fiction, graphic novels, zines, photobooks, anthologies, memoir, non-fiction... Find the full list on our website buff.ly/SX2RzRS

For Pride 2026 we have collated this book list on “Queerness & Colonialism”.‼️🎉 Our Refugee Advisory Panel, LGBTQI+ people going through the asylum system, and staff team at Rainbow Migration have recommended titles for this list

We are recruiting a Policy and Public Affairs Manager who will lead on developing our policy positions and engaging with parliament and government. Closing date: 9.30 am on Friday 26 June Please see our Policy and Public Affairs Manager recruitment pack for full details. buff.ly/srf4bno

This visual comic of Murtaza’s words details his experiences of claiming asylum in the UK on the basis of his sexuality. For Pride 2026, we have commissioned this illustrated representation of Murtaza‘s story by Aleesha Nandhra: buff.ly/aCvX0a1

🏳️‍⚧️We have spaces available in our Trans & Non-Binary Support Group. The groups meet every 2 weeks on Thursday afternoons in London. If you are seeking asylum, speak English, and would like to join - then please fill in our contact form: buff.ly/jDwgfE9

Right now, the right to safety in the UK is under attack and LGBTQI+ people fleeing persecution face increasing hostility and uncertainty. Pride is a vital moment to show up and support them: buff.ly/pEG2xUz Starting today, donations are doubled until we reach our target of £2,750.

We've put together these 3 actions you can take during Pride Month in solidarity with LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ buff.ly/9ozgrqR Pride is not a singular event. The community, celebration and protest at the roots of Pride can be embodied throughout the year, and across a range of activities.

🏳️‍⚧️ Email your MP today and ask them to reject the harmful EHRC Code of Practice. @transactualuk.bsky.social, @transsolidarity.bsky.social, and @scottishtrans.bsky.social have created a template to help: buff.ly/irjae2f%F0%9...

✨️For us at Rainbow Migration, throughout the years, Pride has offered moments of joy and solidarity alongside urgent calls for justice for LGBTQI+ people seeking safety and belonging.

Our legal advice service will be paused from 1 June (today) and will resume on 14 June 2026. This is to allow our team to assist everyone who is waiting for support at the moment. During this period, we can only respond to urgent cases.

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This visual essay traces Rainbow Migration’s presence at Pride through the years: buff.ly/rLVgSb5

🎉We have fantastic news - a bisexual woman from Saudi Arabia who we supported and was part of our Women's Support Group has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍🌈 💖We are very happy for her, and wish her all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

We are designing a training for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and refugees who want an inclusive, supportive and informative space to learn new comms and campaigning skills. Out of these co-design sessions, we're also producing paper collages like this one that capture a visual record of our ideas.

Sign up to our newsletter today: buff.ly/LwnovtF Find out about... 🌈our latest news 🌈our Pride highlights 🌈and more!

🏳️‍🌈If you are LGBTQI+ and seeking asylum in the UK based on your sexual orientation or gender identity, we can help. We provide free, confidential advice to LGBTQI+ people in the UK. To contact us, please fill in our contact form via the link in our bio or email us at [email protected]

Amongst a week of difficult news, we have fantastic news to share - a bisexual trans man from Belize who we supported has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍🌈 🎉 💖We are very happy for him, and wish him all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

As reported by @divamag.bsky.social and @thecanaryuk.bsky.social: New Home Office figures obtained under a Freedom of Information request show that the number of LGBT people in detention has risen by 70% from 2024. 🏳️‍🌈 Read more: buff.ly/Nrtieu6

As the EHRC’s revised code of practice is laid before Parliament, we remain committed to the full inclusion of trans, intersex and non-binary people, today and always. 🏳️‍⚧️

We're so excited to have had our first session with our Refugee Advisory Panel co-designing a Communications and Campaigns Training for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and refugees. Sign up to our newsletter (buff.ly/PgyH89F) and watch out here for the summaries from our upcoming sessions.

The theme for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026 is “At the heart of democracy”. What can you do today to voice your support for queer people, trans people and LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum?

🎉We have fantastic news - a gay man from Iraq who we supported has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍🌈 💖We are very happy for him, and wish him all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

🌟New blog: find out what we can assist with You can find information on "Our legal team and how they can help" and "How to find a lawyer" on our website now - buff.ly/40zlCrf We’ll keep adding new explainers on a regular basis, so this page will continue to grow with more clear information.

These quotes came from our supporters sending messages of solidarity to LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum 🏳️‍🌈🩷 This is what hope looks like for us. #MillionActsOfHope #TogetherWithRefugees

Over the past week, MPs from across Parliament have started coming together, calling on Ministers to rethink a policy that will leave LGBTQI+ people exposed to bullying, harassment and abuse in detention. ‼️🏳️‍🌈Help protect LGBTQI+ people in detention by emailing your MP today: buff.ly/v2T7zZV

✨️If you are LGBTQI+ in the UK and have experience of asylum or detention, or applying for a partner/spouse visa, we want to hear from you! 💻Please email us at [email protected] if you're interested, and share this with anyone you know who might be. buff.ly/XqDi2pd

🎉We have fantastic news - a trans woman from Malaysia who we supported has been granted refugee status in the UK! 🏳️‍⚧️ 💖We are very happy for her, and wish her all the best in this next chapter. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

🏳️‍⚧️A brief* history of hijras🏳️‍⚧️ Read now on our substack: buff.ly/iaAzHYI From records dating back to two ancient texts from 400BC; to March 2026 when India’s parliament passed a bill that changes how transgender people are legally recognized and removes their crucial right to self-identification.

We're over halfway towards our target - but the more MPs who sign the letter, the more powerful it will be. Ask your MP to protect LGBTQI+ people in detention. It only takes 2 minutes: buff.ly/jvLiCX9 #NoPrideInDetention #EndLGBTQIDetention

Our legal advice service will be paused from 4 May and will resume on 11 May 2026. During this period, we can only respond to urgent cases. If you have an upcoming substantive asylum interview, appeal deadline, are detained or have received a removal notice, please contact us immediately.

Read our new Substack article to find out more: buff.ly/zVoYo14 🤍🧡🩷

Deadline to apply is on Friday 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Galop are looking for a Trustee with Legal Specialism (closing on 7 May) galop.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...