Devon Matthews
Devon Matthews is the program head of Rainbow Railroad, an organization dedicated to assisting LGBTQ+ individuals in filing refugee claims. Under her leadership, the organization has seen a significant increase in requests for help since 2020, reflecting a global trend of declining LGBTQ rights and rising persecution in several countries. Matthews is actively involved in coordinating efforts to redirect LGBTQ+ refugees from the U.S. to Canada, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive the support they need in dire circumstances.
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Devon Matthews, program head with Rainbow Railroad, said the explosion in the number of requests for help reflects a trend of countries backsliding on LGBTQ rights.
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