International Railroad for Queer Refugees

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International Railroad for Queer Refugees

Record #: MET1664

Last Modified: 18 Apr 2024

Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2023

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments

Formerly known as Iranian Railroad for Queer Refugees

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-985-7456
E-Mail	info@irqr.ca
Website	www.irqr.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto, ON Canada
Mailing Address	RPO Greenwin Square; PO Box 72604 Toronto, ON Canada M4W 3S9
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Agency Information

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Support to refugee claimants in Canada and abroad legal, crisis intervention and emotional support weekly support group Network of Iranian Queer HIV/AIDS Program, info@niqha.net -- education and support to people with HIV/AIDS and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) SHER Fund, Safe House and Emergency Relief for LGBT refugees residing in Turkey to pay living expenses Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of Iran Program -- support to parents and families of LGBT individuals information and referral newsletter, magazine
Hours	Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County
Eligibility	Iranian queer people, refugees, and newcomers
Application	Call or email; potential refugees should use this page for contact, support.irqr.ca
Languages	English, Farsi
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	2SLGBTQ+ ; Newcomers ; Sexual Health
Youth Sub-Categories	Counselling & Support ; Multicultural Organizations ; Refugees ; Sexual Health Support
Service Categories	AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ Iranian Community ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations ~ Iranian Community ; Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations ~ LGBTQ2+ Individuals ; International Relief ~ LGBTQ2+ Individuals ; LGBTQ2+ Support Groups ~ Refugees ; Parent Counselling ~ Families/Friends of LGBTQ2+ Individuals ; Parent Counselling ~ Iranian Community ; Refugee Claims Legal Assistance ~ LGBTQ2+ Individuals ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Iranian Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ LGBTQ2+ Individuals

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