Staying Safe? Send Your Hologram to Protest!
From hologram protests to projections on buildings, activists have found creative ways to do virtual campaigning in public spaces.
Getting Creative: How to Create Stunning Political Artwork
Creating political artwork is a great activity to engage supporters and allies over. But often organisations call them to send their contributions, without offering much guidance. This often results in contributions being of poor quality, and lacking the visual consistency that would contribute to the campaign “brand” visibility. Some organisations like 350.org are engaging with…
Meet the Woman Using Art and Fashion to Change LGBTI Lives in Uganda
Kakyoproject became an \”inclusive space for uplifting, celebrating and affirming the lives of women and queer persons through fashion.\”
Handbag Tossing and River Pride: Stories of Myanmar's LGBTQI Festival
Despite the criminalization of homosexuality in the country, 12,000 people joined the 5th Pride festival in the country (and the first one with a boat parade).
Post a Rainbow – Share Love
This grassroots campaign got people to send holiday cards to queer people who feel isolated from their families.
Arts and Farts for Creative Activism
In Coppenhagen, campaigners paired a \”conventional\” activist tool like public speaking with a more creative tactic, maximizing their impact.
The Writing’s on the Wall
Activists have used mural art to turn sites of hate into messages of love.
It Takes Penises and Male Butts to Fight Sexual Harassment in Mexico City
In this NYT article, learn about a brilliant campaign by UN Women and Mexico City displaying penises and buts in subways to raise awareness about sexual harassment.
Making the Space a Safe Space
The first Pride flag in space was both an effective gimmick and a meaningful symbol.
Tired of Being Pinkwashed? Try Brandalism
Brandalism is the strategy of naming and shaming a brand for its anti-LGBTIQ and anti-rights activities.