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…
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?\”
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…
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…
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.
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.
How can activists engage in the divisive debate over trans inclusion in sports without compromising the battle to build broad public support for equality?