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“We live in an ableist world”: Disabled gay activist fights for a barrier-free society

Published on : 9 February 202314 February 2023 Published by : EDITOR

Daniele, an amputee who lost his legs to meningitis, highlights the lack of access and prejudice towards disabled people in LGBTQIA spaces, and is trying to make a difference BY [….]

Tagged in : activism disability LGBTQIA Politics ParaPride
Categorized in : COMMUNITY

Award-winning documentary telling Lyra McKee’s story to be released in UK and Irish cinemas

Published on : 3 November 20223 November 2022 Published by : EDITOR

The journalist and LGBTQIA activist was murdered in 2019 while observing riots in Northern Ireland BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY JESS LOWE On 4 November, award-winning documentary, Lyra, will be [….]

Tagged in : activism documentary lyra mckee northern ireland
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Renowned LGBTQI activist Urvashi Vaid has died at 63

Published on : 15 May 202215 May 2022 Published by : EDITOR

Formerly the executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, Urvashi Vaid was a legendary figure in US LGBTQI activism BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE VIA LAMBDA LEGAL US LGBTQI activist [….]

Tagged in : activism LGBTQI activism LGBTQI politics National LGBTQ Task Force Urvashi Vaid
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In today’s podDIVA we’re talking about climate justice

Published on : 20 April 202220 April 2022 Published by : EDITOR

Got anxiety when it comes to the environment? Tune into our latest episode to find out what tools our community has when it comes to this urgent issue In today’s [….]

Tagged in : activism climate crisis climate justice diego de leon earth day lgbt climate activists mikaela loach tamsin omond
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Peter Tatchell: “I feared being killed”

Published on : 2 June 20212 June 2021 Published by : EDITOR

The controversial campaigner on a new documentary about his life, the challenges he’s faced over the past 50 years, and what keeps him fighting amid “extreme hatred” and death threats INTERVIEW [….]

Tagged in : activism documentary LGBTQIA Peter Tatchell screen
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SCREEN: Seven films about queer activism

Published on : 26 January 202126 January 2021 Published by : EDITOR

Already binged all of It’s A Sin? Here’s some impactful and important films about queer activism BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS What better way to honour those who fought for the freedoms [….]

Tagged in : activism lgbt representation screen
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Phyll Opoku-Gyimah: “I am an activist because I feel compelled to be one”

Published on : 1 October 20206 November 2020 Published by : EDITOR

The UK Black Pride co-founder and DIVA columnist on why being yourself isn’t the same within all LGBTQI spaces Pride month always brings with it conflicting feelings. From brands amplifying [….]

Tagged in : activism Phyll Opoku-Gyimah UK Black Pride
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