@rainbowmigration.bsky.social
We support LGBTQI+ people through the UK asylum and immigration system.
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.
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#NoPrideInDetention #EndLGBTQIDetention
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#NoPrideInDetention #EndLGBTQIDetention
December 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
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#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
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
December 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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
Watch here: buff.ly/40dDtsd
December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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
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
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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
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🌈You can read more on our blog
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December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
🌈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.
And special thanks to both @carladenyer.bsky.social and @kirstysnp.bsky.social for speaking up for LGBTQI+ people in parliament.
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
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 ✨
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 ✨
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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 ✨
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 ✨
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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.
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We're extremely thankful to Kirsty Blackman MP for securing a Westminster Hall Debate this morning analysing this disproportionate harm.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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.
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We're extremely thankful to Kirsty Blackman MP for securing a Westminster Hall Debate this morning analysing this disproportionate harm.
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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
Head to our website to read more! buff.ly/0S3dyJJ
#EndLGBTQIDetention
December 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
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
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
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
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
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
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
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
💖We are very happy for him, and wish them all the best in this next chapter.
#GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎉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
💖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.
⭐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.
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
⭐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
🌈 We are very grateful to Murtaza for sharing his story with us - read it now on our website
December 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
🌈 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
✍️ Your words can show LGBTQI+ people seeking safety that they are not alone. buff.ly/jbYnPui
#TheGiftOfSolidarity
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
✨ Send a message of solidarity ✨
✍️ Your words can show LGBTQI+ people seeking safety that they are not alone. buff.ly/jbYnPui
#TheGiftOfSolidarity
✍️ 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. 🩷💛🩵
At Rainbow Migration, we regularly support pansexual people seeking safety in the UK. 🩷💛🩵
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
⭐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. 🩷💛🩵
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.
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.
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
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
#NoPrideInDetention #EndLGBTQIDetention #KeepCampsfieldClosed
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
#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.
Our website also has a list of lawyers who may be able to help, and answers to frequently asked questions.
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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.
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
💖We are so happy for her, and wish her all the best as she begins this next chapter in her life.
#GoodNews #GoodNewsFriday #LGBT
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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
💖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
✨ 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
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
✨ 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:
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Watch a message from Leila Zadeh, Executive Director at Rainbow Migration:
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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
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
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
Not A Phase is organising vigils across the UK this evening: buff.ly/174ZlI9
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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
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
Read their full story: buff.ly/bPGOylh
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
Read their full story: buff.ly/bPGOylh