I am a citizen!
Calling my sister to celebrate! Dear Friend, My name is Sandy and I am a transgender woman from Mexico. I fled to the United States in 1995 to escape mistreatment based on my gender identity. Donate to help Immigration Equality...
I won asylum!
Dear friends, I am Edafe Okporo, a gay refugee from Nigeria. I am writing this letter because I was recently granted asylum in the United States. I am so happy! Help Immigration Equality provide legal services to more immigrants...
Remembering Orlando
Dear friends, As you know, today marks the anniversary of an unspeakable tragedy for the LGBTQ community. One year ago, 49 people were killed in a place they considered to be a safe space – a gay nightclub. Like all...
Show Your Pride!
Every day, Immigration Equality is proud to serve brave and bold queer-identified immigrants. Today, we kick off Pride Month and invite you to join us in celebrating this dynamic community. This year, the New York City Pride Guide features...
Fighting Hate!
Dear Friend, Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT). This is a day to celebrate our community, and to fight against misinformation and hate. The best way to counter fear and ignorance is through conversation...
Staying Safe
Rumors about wrongful detentions and deportations are swirling within our community. And, unfortunately, we know firsthand at Immigration Equality that some of them are true. That is why I am writing to you today with both some good news,...
99 Days
In the 99 days since Donald Trump became the President of the United States, we have been fighting harder than ever to protect our community. It has been an exhausting time for many of us, but the Immigration Equality...
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility!
My name is Nathalia, and thanks to Immigration Equality, I am able to safely celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility today by sharing my story with you. Every year on March 31st, we honor transgender people and raise...
A New Order Attacking Refugees and Muslims!
Dear Friends, For LGBTQ and HIV-positive migrants and refugees, the United States has long been a beacon of hope. Today, in a new Executive Order, the President tried to extinguish that light for people fleeing persecution in Iran, Libya,...
Happy Valentine’s Day from Immigration Equality
It has been a challenging few months for us all. But every day, our team is invigorated by the outpouring of support we receive. And for that, we are most grateful this Valentine’s Day. Thank you for your support!...