@rainbowmigration.bsky.social
We support LGBTQI+ people through the UK asylum and immigration system.
For LGBTQI+ History Month this year we decided to visit some of the archives in London that have social-justice-based materials and look for histories of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum within them. Here is an insight into a trip to Bishopsgate Archives.
#lgbtqhistorymonth
#lgbtqhistorymonth
February 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
For LGBTQI+ History Month this year we decided to visit some of the archives in London that have social-justice-based materials and look for histories of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum within them. Here is an insight into a trip to Bishopsgate Archives.
#lgbtqhistorymonth
#lgbtqhistorymonth
In this article for Pink News, Daniel Anthony explores how the UK government's proposed asylum reforms risk overlooking the reality of queer Nigerians.
❗️Trigger warning: graphic descriptions of death, abuse, violence
#LGBTQI #QueerRefugees #AsylumRights
❗️Trigger warning: graphic descriptions of death, abuse, violence
#LGBTQI #QueerRefugees #AsylumRights
February 18, 2026 at 9:22 AM
In this article for Pink News, Daniel Anthony explores how the UK government's proposed asylum reforms risk overlooking the reality of queer Nigerians.
❗️Trigger warning: graphic descriptions of death, abuse, violence
#LGBTQI #QueerRefugees #AsylumRights
❗️Trigger warning: graphic descriptions of death, abuse, violence
#LGBTQI #QueerRefugees #AsylumRights
We wanted to share this lovely photograph from our support groups' recent bowling trip!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💖This is a space to share your experiences with people who understand and build community. Some weeks we may have organised activities, while other times we just catch up over some snacks.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💖This is a space to share your experiences with people who understand and build community. Some weeks we may have organised activities, while other times we just catch up over some snacks.
February 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
We wanted to share this lovely photograph from our support groups' recent bowling trip!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💖This is a space to share your experiences with people who understand and build community. Some weeks we may have organised activities, while other times we just catch up over some snacks.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💖This is a space to share your experiences with people who understand and build community. Some weeks we may have organised activities, while other times we just catch up over some snacks.
These stories can make a big difference to LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum to feel less alone, and make sure they are not erased from our histories.
🌟Find out more about our visit to Peckham Feminist Library on our new blog post: “Why are marginalised histories important? Visiting the archives”
🌟Find out more about our visit to Peckham Feminist Library on our new blog post: “Why are marginalised histories important? Visiting the archives”
February 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
These stories can make a big difference to LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum to feel less alone, and make sure they are not erased from our histories.
🌟Find out more about our visit to Peckham Feminist Library on our new blog post: “Why are marginalised histories important? Visiting the archives”
🌟Find out more about our visit to Peckham Feminist Library on our new blog post: “Why are marginalised histories important? Visiting the archives”
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
Thank you so much to Sam for sharing his story with us 💙🌈
Go to our website to read the full story: buff.ly/FMjCwSM
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
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
⭐️When? Saturday 21st March at 2pm
⭐️Where? Queer Britain in London
⭐️How? Tickets available now buff.ly/L6XS3zx
February 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
⭐️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. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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).
✴️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).
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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).
✴️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.
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.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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.
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
💞We are incredibly happy for him, and wish him all the best in this next chapter of his life.
#GoodNewsFriday
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🎉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
💞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...
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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
Share this post if you agree there is #NoPrideInDetention
Read more: buff.ly/dQQACAg
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
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
Find the application pack on our website (buff.ly/kMHrJO4) to apply – deadline is 9.30am on Friday 27 Feb
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
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
buff.ly/LFafFaw The full list is on our website now - with events across England, Scotland & Wales.
#LGBTplusHM
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
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
💖We are very happy for her, and wish her all the best in this next chapter.
#GoodNewsFriday
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🎉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
💖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.
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.
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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.
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!
Read the article and join our #NoPrideInDetention campaign!
🔴Home Office Accused of Failing to Protect Vulnerable LGBT+ People in Immigration Detention
LGBT+ detainees report being harassed and experiencing suicidal thoughts, with centres failing to follow official guidelines designed to protect them, @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social reports
LGBT+ detainees report being harassed and experiencing suicidal thoughts, with centres failing to follow official guidelines designed to protect them, @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social reports
Home Office Accused of Failing to Protect Vulnerable LGBT+ People in Immigration Detention
LGBT+ detainees report being harassed and experiencing suicidal thoughts, with centres failing to follow official guidelines designed to protect them
bylinetimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM
‼️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!
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.
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
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
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🔊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
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
💖We are very happy for him, and wish him all the best in this next chapter.
#GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🎉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
💖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
Check out the full blog post on our website buff.ly/p9ZAGrw
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🌈 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
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
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
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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
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.
💖We are very happy for her, and wish them all the best in this next chapter.
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🎉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.
💖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 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
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌟 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 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.
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.
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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.
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.