Posts tagged Activism

The anti-government protests in Thailand and Indonesia have seen LGBTQI activists taking centre stage in the fight for democratic reforms and human rights. Last week …

Over 6,000 people turned up on Saturday to celebrate Hong Kong Pride following a police ban on the annual march due to ongoing political turmoil. …

English singer, songwriter and model Dua Lipa has been announced as the headline act for the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Party. The …

Screen Australia aims to inspire, inform and engage screen audiences through compelling Australian storytelling, and this week they have announced $2 million in production funding for …

Peter de Waal and Peter ‘Bon’ Bonsall-Boone, Lex Watson, Roberta Perkins, Timothy J Bishop, Robyn Plaister, The Feminist Bookshop, and The Pollys Club will have Pride Seats dedicated in their honour.

Project Rockit’s website states its goal throughout its 10 years has been “empowering school students to stand up to hate” and “building student voice, leadership and empathy”.

“Let it be led by the people who are most affected by it.”

“Much of the work conducted by sex worker organisations today still takes its cues from Roberta’s early work.”

The Queen’s Ball Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the LGBTI community.

Some of the veteran activists are asking for free tickets to the sold-out parade after-party.