Posts Filed Under: refugee

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Fleeing Violence, Gay Iranian Refugees Find Safety in Toronto

“We're dealing with a lot of equal rights issues in Toronto, and there is still work that needs to be done, but we are in a better position than a lot of people around the world”

By Sharon Kashani Jun. 16th, 3:40 pm

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“In Syria, I Would Think, Maybe This Minute I Will Die”: How My Family Escaped to Safety in Toronto

From growing up in a war zone to future Canadian dentist.

By Stephen Thomas and Maya Aldroudi Apr. 17th, 12:00 pm

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“I Had To Leave Jamaica Abruptly Because I Received Death Threats”: Why I Fled To Safety in Toronto

Being gay in Jamaica means criminalization and violence.

By Stephen Thomas and Maurice Tomlinson Mar. 30th, 1:00 pm

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I Want Your Job: Karlene Williams-Clarke, LGBTQ Resettler

She helps at-risk members of the global queer community get new starts in safe havens.

By Kaitlyn Kochany Jun. 29th, 11:00 am

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Alleged Terror Detainee Cuts His Way To Freedom

A federal court judge has ruled that Mohammad Mahjoub no longer has to wear a GPS tracking device.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 1st, 3:45 pm