Education and Training

 

At Rainbow Refugee, we believe education is a powerful tool for building solidarity, dismantling barriers, and fostering inclusive communities for LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers.

We offer workshops, tailored training sessions, and public education opportunities to deepen understanding of the complex realities faced by LGBTQI+ individuals displaced due to persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics (SOGIESC), or HIV status.

What We Offer

Our training and education sessions are designed to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including service providers, educators, community groups, and sponsorship teams. Topics include:

• Understanding LGBTQI+ Refugee Realities
  Explore global and local drivers of displacement, Canada’s refugee protection process, and the unique barriers faced by LGBTQI+ migrants and people with precarious status.
• Ethical Sponsorship & Community Support
  Build capacity among RRAP sponsorship groups and volunteers to offer respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support.
• Training for Frontline and Support Services
  Equip organizations in health care, housing, legal aid, and social services to better serve LGBTQI+ refugee claimants and newcomers.
• Public Education & Advocacy
  Engage your community in learning about refugee rights, queer migration justice, and the importance of creating safer pathways to protection.

How to Request a Training or Presentation

To request a customized training session, workshop, or speaking engagement, please fill out our Book a Speaker form.

We’ll follow up to learn more about your goals and tailor a session that meets your needs and capacity.