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The human rights of lesbian, queer , bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex persons

Canada stands up for the protection and promotion of the human rights of queer woman , gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) people globally.

The human rights of all persons are universal and indivisible. Everyone should enjoy the same fundamental human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation and their gender identity and expression.

Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article 2 declares, “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration.” All people, including LGBTQ2I individuals, are entitled to enjoy the protection provided by international human rights law, which is based on equality and non-discrimination.

Nearly 30 countries, including Canada, recognize same-sex marriage. By contrast, more than 70 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex conduct. This includes 6 countries that effectively

Major Announcement - Getting LGBTQI+ People to Safety in Canada

Rainbow Railroad is announcing the launch of a new, historic partnership with the Government of Canada, allowing for more LGBTQI+ refugees to safely resettle in Canada. 

On June 8, the Government of Canada announced a landmark partnership with Rainbow Railroad to identify and point to at-risk LGBTQI+ refugees through the Government-Assisted Refugees (GAR) Program. Through this program, Rainbow Railroad will act as a trusted partner that can refer LGBTQI+ persons for resettlement to Canada.

It will enable Rainbow Railroad to act alongside agencies like the UN Refugee Agency working with the Canadian government to refer at-risk LGBTQI+ persons for resettlement in the country.

As the number of displaced LGBTQI+ people around the earth continues to develop, so does the number of requests for assistance for Rainbow Railroad. In , we contain already received over 4, requests for assistance, and are averaging 10, a year.  Even though we have been able to action many people to safety, many are still waiting for assistance — mainly d

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender verbalization and sex characteristics

Foreign laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender self, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can be very different from those in Canada. As a result, you could meet certain barriers and risks when you travel outside Canada. Research and equip for your trip in advance to help your travels go smoothly.

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Before you go

Visit the Travel Advice and Advisories pages for your destination countries. The “Laws and culture” tab may include information on the laws and social customs that could affect 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians there.

Watch for laws that:

  • criminalize homosexual activities and relationships
  • criminalize people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics

Some countries may use laws related to “vagrancy”, “public nuisance” or “public morals” to criminalize 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Research the laws, safety recommendations and social customs related to sexual orientation, gender persona,

Canada at a Glance,
LGBTQ2+ people

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Did you know?

  • Canada is home to approximately 1 million people who are LGBTQ2+.Note Note
  • An estimated 1 million people in Canada are lesbian, queer, bisexual, or of another sexual orientation than heterosexual - representing 4% of the Canadian population aged 15 years and older. Among this population, about 52% are women, 44% are men, and 3% are non-binary.Note
  • Looking specifically at gender diversity, about , people in Canada are transgender (59,) or non-binary (41,), accounting for % of the population aged 15 years and over. Among transgender people, 53% were women and 47% were men.Note