From Arts and Feminism Here’s a really great innovative action that might be of some inspiration! The Art+Feminism Wikipedia ‘edit-a-thon’ that took place on International Women’s Day helped create hundreds of new articles about female artists, who were previously underrepresented on the site. Wikipedia is a leading source of knowledge for people across the world,…
More than 200 people hugged for equality during IDAHOT 2014 in Portugal.
This article from The Guardian tells the victory of activists in Vienna to keep queer love on traffic lights
Activists had gay people kiss in public in a social experiment that was received surprisingly well, proving that sometimes polarizing public debates are far from reality.
Activists in Geneva told us how they used table placemats to raise awareness about LGBTIQ people\’s rights—a campaign that involved UNAIDS and supportive restaurants
Shouting, clapping, banging, honking…In places where free speech is under threat, activists have found clever ways to speak truth to power.
Kiss-ins are one of the easiest, cheapest, and most fun actions that are still effective. You can organise them for IDAHOT or other LGBTQI solidarity actions to show love and solidarity while capturing people’s attention. They can be organized on relatively short notice, too! IDAHO 2010 Great Global Kiss-in For IDAHO 2010, activists in dozens…
Lesbian feminists bravely put up a banner with this humorous message on a city bridge, sparking a public discussion on LGBTIQ acceptance in the country.
When push comes to shove, activists always find a way to speak truth to power. This article by The Advocate can show you great examples in history you can follow.
From India to Sweden, LGBTIQ campaigners have used the power of hugs to dispel misconceptions about queer identities and showcase the humanity of diversity.