International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR)

Works to increase public awareness about and provide support to refugees and refugee claimants leaving Middle Eastern countries because of persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Provides legal support for queer refugees; settlement services for queer refugees and newcomers; crisis intervention for assaulted queers and victims of abuse; individual and confidential counselling; information and referral; and a newsletter and monthly magazine. Also assists asylum seekers to learn or improve their English skills. Phone consultations can be booked online at http://time.irqr.ca. Service is available in Farsi and English. Office hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday Eastern time. Nonprofit society, registered charity.