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When Protection Waits: A Briefing on Canada’s Private Sponsorship Delays and Refugees at Risk in Türkiye
May 10, 2026
2 min
The International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR) and the Marjan Foundation have released a new briefing report...

The Power of the Pause — Honoring International Semicolon Day
April 17, 2025
3 min
Every story has its turning points, its moments of darkness, and—if given the chance—its moments of hope. International...

International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31, 2025
3 min
Every March 31st, the world comes together to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a day that...

International Women’s Day
March 3, 2025
3 min
The History and Significance of International Women’s Day International Women's Day traces its origins to the...

IRCC’s Temporary Pause on Refugee Sponsorship Applications
December 4, 2024
3 min
Toronto, Canada — The International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR) and the Marjan Foundation express deep shock...

USA Election Results
November 18, 2024
3 min
Trump's administration has announced plans for large-scale deportations and stricter immigration controls, prompting Canadian authorities to prepare...