Dance to move people into action When we think about campaigning, we tend to picture petitions, protests, and policy papers. But dance and movement are practical tools of resistance and action. Long before hashtags and lobbying toolkits, many communities used rhythm to send messages, bring people together and transform public spaces into places fighting for…
From Pride rides to rainbow masks, LGBTIQ activists found clever ways to campaign for equality and build bridges amid a global pandemic.
Struggles between LGBTQ+ persons and POC have never intersected more! Rather than celebrating the accomplishments of the gay rights movement, activists are now proposing that events to shift back to their very radical roots and highlight the struggles of Black Americans. Los Angeles, city that celebrated the very first Pride fifty years ago has decided…
These safe spaces for queer individuals help transform the traditionally macho world of sports into an inclusive space for everyone.
This article from wikihow offers a good insight into the 101 of organising a street action. How to Protest Three Parts:Organizing a ProtestGetting Prepared to ProtestProtesting Effectively and SafelyCommunity Q&A When you just can’t stay silent on a particular issue, expressing your views through civil protest is a positive way to make a difference. Gathering…
In Mexico, one boy stood up against 11,000 anti-LGBTIQ protesters—a moving scene captured in this now iconic photo.
Get others to have their say about LGBTIQ people\’s rights by passing around a soapbox in a private space, through a flashmob, or with a soapbox bomb in a typically \”straight\” place.
Shashank, a business development professional in a consulting firm, is one of the core team members of Harmless Hugs, a queer collective founded in 2012, which is currently operating in Delhi and Kolkata. Harmless Hugs is an expansive space driven by core values of unity in diversity and coexistence. Raising over tags, its vision is…