This was so great to listen to and made me realize that as a person who works in the 2SLGBTQI+ support sector, I need to learn more about the queer refugee experience. This has started my journey in learning more. Thanks so much for this brilliant chat.
extremely important video! and yes, in the US there are many anxieties rising about what a dictatorship under Trump could look like and how very likely many of the queer community would have to flee this country we have lived in all our lives. it is tragic and i hope that the Rainbow Railroad and organizations like it can get more support, especially in difficult and dangerous times
is there help for lgbtqia+ families living in red states that wish to flee to a state with more lgbtqia protections? (For example from Iowa to Minnesota etc)
@@QueerCollective thank you so much, I'll look further into reaching out to them. I was worried that there would be no help for my specific situation. I'm a queer, trans, disabled parent of 3 and I want my kids out of the homophobic, transphobic environment that my area is becoming. I live in the capital city of Iowa.
@@RagingUkeKazuSorry to hear about what your senator is doing to Iowa, it's very sad. Minnesota would love to have you and there is also less white supremacy here than in Des Moines from what I have heard, despite our history of racist police. Wishing you and your family the best
I had a Nigerian immigrant (here @ Eatonton) literally tell me that he was going to marry me & fix after not only unfortunately overhearing me & this bi girl’s conversations about our queer lives, BUT HER TRYING TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION WITH HIM FOR ME!! 😰😥😨 This was the first I’ve ever shared my queer experience to ANYONE! And that was said to me as he was trying play it down as a joke, that was the first I’ve ever felt not only scared of my own life, but I could never trust a queer person to keep me from harm either… I’ve had my fair share of activism at times…. I don’t think I’ll have enough to be a refugee… I’m already given up on the people of the US though….. I’m not where to go or what to do…. Im so sorry that that lady had to go through such trauma, but I’m happy that’s she safe & living her true life.❤ Maybe one I can do the same…. Until then… I’ll have to be safe… very safe….
I wonder how Rainbow Railroad gets their message out effectively in countries where ppl are more isolated. I interviewed a trans person in Papua New Guinea, and they told me they did not feel safe. They had been stalked, assaulted and the authorities did not do anything to protect them and arrest the assailants because the authorities blamed them for what happened. This person eventually connected with Save the Children but now watching this I am wondering if had they had known about this option they might have opted to leave PNG. Maybe if RR connected with organizations like Save the Children and had LGBT+ ambassadors to get this option out, then ppl like the trans person I spoke with may have felt less trapped and hopeless.
Thank you for sharing. That’s really sad and unfortunately a story that RR hears all too much. I would encourage checking out their website for more information about their organization and how they spread their message and help folks around the world 💕
same in Austria. a Guy got denied asylum cause the authorities didn't find gay porn on his Phone. 🙃 state violence must be eradicated.
@@siiiriously3226 yeah there has to be a better & less violent way
This was so great to listen to and made me realize that as a person who works in the 2SLGBTQI+ support sector, I need to learn more about the queer refugee experience. This has started my journey in learning more. Thanks so much for this brilliant chat.
@@tayloryeomans9543 aw we’re so glad to hear that. Thanks so much for listening and for your comment 💗
These stories must be heard.
Appreciate it 💕
the system is Not "broken", it is doing exactly what it was designed to do. ✊🏻🔥
EXACTLY
extremely important video! and yes, in the US there are many anxieties rising about what a dictatorship under Trump could look like and how very likely many of the queer community would have to flee this country we have lived in all our lives. it is tragic and i hope that the Rainbow Railroad and organizations like it can get more support, especially in difficult and dangerous times
@@dorianlamb8824 💯💯
Great episode!
Thank you! 💕
🤎my heart goes out to you 🇯🇲
@@kaelyn8466 💗 thanks for listening 💗
is there help for lgbtqia+ families living in red states that wish to flee to a state with more lgbtqia protections? (For example from Iowa to Minnesota etc)
@@RagingUkeKazu yes absolutely, Rainbow Railroad has seen a massive increase in requests for help and the #1 reason is the change in American politics
@@QueerCollective thank you so much, I'll look further into reaching out to them. I was worried that there would be no help for my specific situation. I'm a queer, trans, disabled parent of 3 and I want my kids out of the homophobic, transphobic environment that my area is becoming. I live in the capital city of Iowa.
This is really sad to hear considering America is supposed to be the “land of the free”
@@RagingUkeKazuSorry to hear about what your senator is doing to Iowa, it's very sad. Minnesota would love to have you and there is also less white supremacy here than in Des Moines from what I have heard, despite our history of racist police. Wishing you and your family the best
Algorithm food.
@@pyenygren2299 thank you! And thanks for listening 💗🌈
I had a Nigerian immigrant (here @ Eatonton) literally tell me that he was going to marry me & fix after not only unfortunately overhearing me & this bi girl’s conversations about our queer lives, BUT HER TRYING TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION WITH HIM FOR ME!! 😰😥😨
This was the first I’ve ever shared my queer experience to ANYONE! And that was said to me as he was trying play it down as a joke, that was the first I’ve ever felt not only scared of my own life, but I could never trust a queer person to keep me from harm either…
I’ve had my fair share of activism at times…. I don’t think I’ll have enough to be a refugee… I’m already given up on the people of the US though….. I’m not where to go or what to do…. Im so sorry that that lady had to go through such trauma, but I’m happy that’s she safe & living her true life.❤
Maybe one I can do the same…. Until then… I’ll have to be safe… very safe….
Hey, I'm Nigerian and queer. People like that are cringe.
I’m so sorry that’s what you experienced. Everyone deserves to live safely and with dignity 💔
Thanks for the video. RUclips recommended sometimes hits you hard you know?
@@ese.amador aw im so glad to hear that, we have so many other episodes. Hope you keep listening 💗
I wonder how Rainbow Railroad gets their message out effectively in countries where ppl are more isolated. I interviewed a trans person in Papua New Guinea, and they told me they did not feel safe. They had been stalked, assaulted and the authorities did not do anything to protect them and arrest the assailants because the authorities blamed them for what happened. This person eventually connected with Save the Children but now watching this I am wondering if had they had known about this option they might have opted to leave PNG. Maybe if RR connected with organizations like Save the Children and had LGBT+ ambassadors to get this option out, then ppl like the trans person I spoke with may have felt less trapped and hopeless.
Thank you for sharing. That’s really sad and unfortunately a story that RR hears all too much. I would encourage checking out their website for more information about their organization and how they spread their message and help folks around the world 💕