Between 2015 and 2017, LGBT activists in Russia joined forces to defend the rights of an unlikely group of essential workers….truck drivers! In doing so, they challenged stereotypes and helped reshape the narrative surrounding LGBT activism. This case offers a lesson in creative campaigning as described by campaign co-organiser Alexey Sergeev. Context: Truck drivers protest…
Whatever change you are trying to make, you need to win hearts and minds to win acceptance of sexual and gender diversities. But the Human heart and mind are strange creatures, sometimes defying logic, often ‘puzzling’ common sense. But most puzzles have solutions, and finding them brings great satisfaction. This publication is about presenting…
For 5 years, Sogicampaigns has worked with campaigners in 10 different countries as part of the Free to Be Me project. We have captured essential lessons and methods in this important toolkit, Have a look at the Table of Content below and check out the full Guide to Crafting Messages that Touch Hearts and Minds
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…
Alys Davies & BBC Arabic BBC News An AI-generated image depicting tent camps for displaced Palestinians and a slogan that reads All Eyes on Rafah is sweeping social media. The post has been shared more than 47 million times by Instagram users including celebrities like Dua Lipa, Lewis Hamilton and Gigi and Bella Hadid.…