Practical information to help you survive.
While we often gain attention here at Trans Rescue for our work directly extracting trans people from particularly dangerous places, much of what we do involves dispensing advice and information to people self-extracting from countries of new concern, or CONC countries. These are the places where being trans has been safe and thus trans people live in the open, but now the situation is degrading and they are starting to be in danger.
How To Get Out is our resource designed to bring all the information for trans people in CONC countries together in one place.
Who This Is For
This guide is for people who:
- Are not yet in immediate danger
- Have time to plan their next move
- Need to understand how relocation works
- Want to explore safer options
If you are in immediate, life threatening danger:
→ Go to Rapid Response
Start Here
If you are beginning the process:
1. Understand Your Situation
Learn what different methods there are, and decide which may be available to you. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of each.
2. Explore Destination Countries
Explore the countries in How To Get Out.
We picked likely candidates on whether or not they have equality legislation, but among those are safe countries, countries where you should proceed with caution, and countries you can avoid.
3. Stay Informed
Our newsletter includes our monthly news roundup of the main international stories affecting the choices of trans people escaping CONC countries.
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Important Notes
- Planning takes time and preparation
- Not all countries are equally safe or accessible
- You may need documents, funding, or legal pathways
We provide guidance to help you make informed decisions.
Need Help Along the Way?
If you need guidance while planning:
→ Join Office Hours
→ Email: conc@transrescue.org
Leaving a country is a major decision.
This guide is here to help you move forward with clarity, preparation, and realistic expectations.