Sam is a trans man from the Middle East. Having been through the asylum system himself, Sam understands how frightening and isolating that journey can be for LGBTQ people. Thank you so much to Sam for sharing his story with us 💙🌈 Go to our website to read the full story: buff.ly/FMjCwSM

Join us & @queerbritain.bsky.social and hear from Savitri Hensman, Leila Zadeh, and Sam Habib on an incredible panel hosted by drag superstar Tia Kofi! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ⭐️When? Saturday 21st March at 2pm ⭐️Where? Queer Britain in London ⭐️How? Tickets available now buff.ly/L6XS3zx

Why is it important to tell stories of marginalised histories? This trip to Peckham Feminist Library is part of our series for LGBTQ History Month looking at histories and stories of LGBTQ+ people and people seeking asylum within archives. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

If you agree that everyone offered protection here should have a right to settle and feel like they belong in the UK, then act now: ✴️Complete the government’s Public Consultation by 12 February using the @praxis_uk follow-along guide (via our link in bio, or find it on the Praxis website).

Happy LGBTQI+ History Month! What LGBTQI+ history inspires you? An event, person, community group, book or film…? 🌟We'd love to hear from you, comment below🌟 Let's come together this LGBTQI+ History Month to remember and celebrate queer histories, and continue to fight for liberation.

🎉We have amazing news - a gay man from Algeria who we have been supporting for 3 year has been granted refugee status in the UK! 💞We are incredibly happy for him, and wish him all the best in this next chapter of his life. #GoodNewsFriday

Join us in calling for an end to LGBTQI+ detention campaign.rainbowmigration.org.uk/noprideindet...

LGBTQI+ people are not safe in immigration detention. The safeguards are failing, and queer lives are being put at risk. It’s time for the government to act. Share this post if you agree there is #NoPrideInDetention Read more: buff.ly/dQQACAg

Would you like to join our board of trustees? We are looking for a Treasurer who is passionate about our vision that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives. Find the application pack on our website (buff.ly/kMHrJO4) to apply – deadline is 9.30am on Friday 27 Feb

We put this together for our service users but thought we’d share it here too! A list of free* LGBTQ events happening across the UK during LGBTQ history month 🌈⚧️ buff.ly/LFafFaw The full list is on our website now - with events across England, Scotland & Wales. #LGBTplusHM

🎉We have fantastic news - a trans woman from Central America 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. #GoodNewsFriday

LGBTQ+ and seeking asylum in the UK? We have a detailed guide available on our website to help you. 🌈⚧️ Our guide covers every step of the process, and is available in 11 languages. ❗️Please note that we only support LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum who are in the UK.

‼️Breaking: An exclusive article published by @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social in @bylinetimes.bsky.social today reveals that the Home Office is failing to protect #LGBTQI+ people from bullying in immigration detention. Read the article and join our #NoPrideInDetention campaign!

We are proud to join @togetheralliance.bsky.social. As an organisation that supports LGBTQI+ people seeking safety in the UK, we know firsthand how dangerous and dehumanising the current political climate has become. We need hope and unity, not division.

🔊Sound on: listening to 39 Alpha, 39 Bravo. An audio work by Earrational Measures, co-created by Anna De Mutiis and Pilo Moreno. The sound of profit and exploitation inside Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre. Find out more here: buff.ly/BhyUFEn buff.ly/uYvFQeF

🎉We have fantastic news - a gay man from West Africa 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

🌈 3 thoughts on why disability justice is important for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum too 🌈 Check out the full blog post on our website buff.ly/p9ZAGrw

Did you know these 3 facts about LGBTQ+ asylum in the UK? Sources: 1: Forced migration and sexual and gender-based violence in queer communities: UK findings from the SEREDA project, 2024 buff.ly/JMc6x5J 2: We Are Getting Hurt, 2024 buff.ly/iUQ70ge 3: Safe and Proud, 2024 buff.ly/y9xom2m

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

🌟 Good news 🌟 We raised £5,000 in December for LGBTQI+ people seeking safety. Thanks to two generous supporters, this has been doubled to £10,000! Thank you so much to everyone who donated and wrote messages in solidarity with LGBTQI+ people seeking safety. #TheGiftOfSolidarity

We have 8 spaces available in our Trans & Non-Binary Support Group! Join if you are a trans or non-binary person, seeking asylum in the UK, who speaks English, and lives within travelling distance of central London (with costs reimbursed) Fill in our contact form via the link in our bio.

Thank you to all our supporters who have enabled us to be there for #LGBTQI people seeking sanctuary in the UK, and to campaign for a more compassionate asylum system. 🌈⚧️ Our goal is for all LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum in the UK to settle here safely, and live happy, fulfilling lives with pride.

As we mark the end of 2025, here are some messages from LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum who we have supported this year 🏳️🌈 We’ll keep fighting and resisting for a future where every LGBTQI+ person can settle safely in the UK and lead fulfilling lives. See you in 2026 ✨

The private contractors paid to run the UK’s immigration detention centres are failing to meet standards set by government to properly train staff on the needs of LGBTQI+ people in detention. buff.ly/z7gf7MI #NoPrideInDetention #EndLGBTQIDetention

Could your friends support LGBTQI+ people seeking safety, too? Start 2026 with an act of solidarity and support for LGBTQI+ people seeking safety. 💬 Let 5 friends know that their donation is DOUBLED this festive season. Share the appeal via WhatsApp: buff.ly/mE0TdVO #TheGiftOfSolidarity

As we approach the end of the year, Nurbolot, a gay man from Kyrgyzstan who featured in our short film shares a message of reflection on belonging and resilience. Nurbolot also thanks everyone who continues to stand in solidarity with LGBTQI+ people seeking safety. Watch here: buff.ly/40dDtsd

Our legal advice service is on pause over the holidays from the 22 December 2025 until the 6 January 2026. During this period, we can only respond to urgent cases. Please also note that our support service will be closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January, normal working hours on all other days

This year was undoubtedly a very difficult one for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum, but as we approach the end of 2025, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate our wins from this year and the resilience of our community.🩷 🌈You can read more on our blog buff.ly/Z5USrpB

Thank you to the hundreds of campaigners who wrote to MPs this week, urging them to attend Wednesday's debate and highlight the specific dangers to LGBTQI+ people. And special thanks to both @carladenyer.bsky.social and @kirstysnp.bsky.social for speaking up for LGBTQI+ people in parliament.

As we mark the end of 2025, here are some of our highlights this year 🌈 We’ll keep fighting and resisting for a future where every LGBTQI+ person can settle safely in the UK and lead fulfilling lives.   See you in 2026 ✨

The proposed reforms to the asylum system will have a disproportionate impact on people with protected characteristics - like women and the LGBTQ+ community. We're extremely thankful to Kirsty Blackman MP for securing a Westminster Hall Debate this morning analysing this disproportionate harm. 1/🧵

Our new blog post looking back at the last year of our #NoPrideInDetention campaign is live! Head to our website to read more! buff.ly/0S3dyJJ #EndLGBTQIDetention

There’s still time to donate to The Gift of Solidarity appeal and DOUBLE your impact. Your solidarity can show LGBTQI+ people like Miki that they’re not alone. Together, we fight for a future where everyone can live safely and with dignity. 💝 Give now: buff.ly/xOrczPp #TheGiftOfSolidarity

Urgent ❗This Wednesday (17 December) MPs have a chance to debate the impact of this government’s new asylum proposals on LGBTQI+ people. These cruel proposals are a blow for everyone seeking safety in the UK, but LGBTQI+ people will face unique risks. Email your MP today: buff.ly/CBYdvJq

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

Human Rights Day 2025 ⭐Did you know? It is available in 577 languages, from Abkhaz to Zulu, making it the most translated document in the world. ⭐ At Rainbow Migration, we support LGBTQI+ people seeking sanctuary in the UK. We all deserve to live in dignity.

Murtaza and Ali are a gay couple from Pakistan. Murtaza spoke to us about his experience of seeking asylum, accessing support from Rainbow Migration, and building a life together as a couple in the UK. 🌈 We are very grateful to Murtaza for sharing his story with us - read it now on our website

✨ Send a message of solidarity ✨ ✍️ Your words can show LGBTQI+ people seeking safety that they are not alone. buff.ly/jbYnPui #TheGiftOfSolidarity

⭐Did you know? The Pansexual flag was created by a Tumblr user in the early 2010s. Since its creation, the flag has been seen flying at pride events and protests to increase pansexual visibility. ⭐ At Rainbow Migration, we regularly support pansexual people seeking safety in the UK. 🩷💛🩵

We have 7 spaces available in our Women’s Support Group! Are you an LGBTQI+ woman or non-binary person, seeking asylum in the UK, who speaks English, and lives within travelling distance of central London? Then please fill in our contact form on our website and someone will be in touch.

We are outraged that Campsfield detention centre in Oxfordshire will re-open today (Wednesday 3 December), as part of the government's plans to expand immigration detention. This cruel and inhumane practice must end. #NoPrideInDetention #EndLGBTQIDetention #KeepCampsfieldClosed

Did you know we have a guide to applying for a partner or spouse visa in the UK, tailored for LGBTQI+ couples? Read it now: buff.ly/kQjJwVF Our website also has a list of lawyers who may be able to help, and answers to frequently asked questions.

We have brilliant news - a bisexual woman from Central Asia who we have been supporting has been granted refugee status! 💖We are so happy for her, and wish her all the best as she begins this next chapter in her life. #GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT

LGBTQI+ people seeking safety face a hostile world but you can turn hostility into solidarity. ✨ Today The Gift of Solidarity starts ✨ Donations are match-funded. Let’s push back against hate and support LGBTQI+ people like Dona to rebuild their lives. 🎁Give now: bit.ly/4phpCY7

Watch a message from Leila Zadeh, Executive Director at Rainbow Migration:

Where are we at with trans+ migrants rights? 🏳️‍⚧️ In our latest Substack blog, we reflect on what the Supreme Court ruling means for trans+ migrants, unpack interim changes to how trans+ people in #detention are treated, and how the Government is erasing gender non-conforming people🗞️ buff.ly/eLRKMrA

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance #TDoR2025 - a chance to honour the memory of trans people whose lives were lost in acts of transphobic violence this year, and raise awareness of the violence the trans community faces. Not A Phase is organising vigils across the UK this evening: buff.ly/174ZlI9

Arthur Britney was granted asylum in 2020 after 3 difficult years and several rejections. Now, they speak about and advocate for other LGBTQI+ people in the asylum process. Thank you Arthur Britney for all the ways you have supported our work over the years! Read their full story: buff.ly/bPGOylh

On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, our research with PCS Union, by The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), shows that when we support refugees to rebuild their lives, Britain thrives too. Read it here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...

The policies set out by the Home Secretary would deny people seeking safety the stability they need to make a life in the UK. Read our full statement: www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/defendi...