It’s mid-September, and Kirkenes – a small town in the north of Norway – is busy with preparations for its annual Barents Pride festival, a unique cross-border event that could turn out to be inspirational for many people. The idea for Barents Pride emerged in response to oppressive laws in Russia targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly…
Although they now may seem antiquated to most people, attempts to forcefully change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity are still common in many countries, even in the heart of Europe. In Italy, a staggering 1 in 5 LGBTQIA+ people has been subjected to these conversion practices. As a reaction, the Italian queer movement came…
In Nanjing, China, there stands a haunting statue known as the “Endless Tears.” It was built on the site of a World War II comfort station, where countless women were enslaved by the Japanese army. The statue cries real tears every day, no matter how often visitors wipe them away. Her endless tears represent a…
Before Poland got rid of its last LGBT-free zone in April 2025, it was four activists that put hate on the map in 2019.
Activists around the world have flipped the long-standing argument that homosexuality is a disease. Homophobia, not homosexuality, is sick.
In this campaign, Turkish activists fought anti-LGBTIQ erasure by showing that queer people have always been a part of the family—and they're not going anywhere.
In this campaign, Romanian advocates mocked opponents of civil unions, asking, \”What's so scary and revolting about two people loving each other?\”
Trans youth seem to be on every politician\\\’s mind. This American study has crucial insights on how to talk about these highly charged issues.
Are you on the lookout for cool new ways to catch people’s attention through a campaign message or symbol? Rainbow crossings have been a popular feature, but they can be a bit daunting for some. However, there are equally interesting street-art alternatives, like this inspiration from Japan: manhole covers. This medium is not only original,…
In Hungary, activists led a successful campaign to defeat a referendum on an anti-LGBTIQ law that had already been passed—and built public support in the process.