10 years ago we shot this beautiful @gcnmag.bsky.social cover w/ the leaders of the #MarriageEquality campaign. Now, a decade later, #LGBTQI rights are under attack in Europe and the world. As we did in 2015, we need to face forward as one against the forces that want the world to go backwards
Can you imagine if #Pride was banned in #Ireland and the government was using facial recognition software to identify & fine you if you marched? Ireland is part of the EU. So is #Hungary, where this blatant attack on civil rights actually happening www.ilga-europe.org/news/hungary...
The Turkish government has escalated its crackdown on #LGBT human rights & everyone's civil rights. Activists & journalists are being arrested as draconian new laws are tabled. Read more about it here, and please share. The world needs to know what's happening! www.ilga-europe.org/news/ilga-eu...
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
4/20
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The EU has abandoned a crucial draft law on equal treatment, leaving millions without protection against discrimination. This is unacceptable. Sign this petition now and join the fight for equal rights for all. Let’s show the EU that we won’t be ignored! a.allout.org/s/vGkbo/
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
3/20
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"If Europe fails to act quickly, the crackdown on LGBTI rights will serve as a blueprint for broader threats to the foundations of fundamental rights. This is an existential crisis for democracy. The time to fight back is now." Katrin Hugendubel for Reuters today www.context.news/socioeconomi...
Published today, the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social #AnnualReview2025 confirms what frontline defenders of #LGBT human rights in Europe have been warning about for some years: A new era of coordinated attacks on fundamental rights & freedom has taken hold & anti-LGBT laws are being used as a gateway
It's hard to pick one of the Irving classics! Owen Meany is brilliant, as are Garp and The Cider House Rules. But The Hotel New Hampshire is my first Irving, and it stayed with me at a cellular level
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2/20
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Over the past month #Italy has seen a surge in anti-LGBTI violence—from brutal hate-motivated attacks to threatening messages defacing an #LGBTI centre. Italian activists talk with me about what's happening in the latest episode of The Frontline podcast www.ilga-europe.org/podcast/the-...
The new episode of our #podcast at ILGA-Europe explores a crucial question for the #LGBT activist movement at this time in the world. With those who seek to divide us gaining more & more power, how do we stay united for our goals? Take just half an hour to learn! www.ilga-europe.org/podcast/the-...
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The new @ilgaeurope.bsky.social podcast looks at viral anti-LGBTI TikToks in #Romania, the rise of far-right presidential candidate, Calin #Georgescu and a nail-biting stand-off coming in Sunday’s final vote. What does this mean in Romania and for elections everywhere? shorturl.at/kM4lg
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There was a great discussion during the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social Annual Conference about how to do #LGBT #activism at this critical time in the world. We decided to publish it as a podcast, so more activists can learn ways going forward www.ilga-europe.org/podcast/the-...
Very sad news, not only did she leave behind her Cromwell masterpiece trilogy, but a huge body of work that should be rediscovered. May she rest in peace, and condolences to everyone who loved #HilaryMantel
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. #EuroPride2022 went ahead in #Belgrade after all and is being roundly declared a political victory by most of us in Europe. But really it the opposite.
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The Serbian have done everything in their power until the very last minute to obstruct, to discourage, and to intimidate the organisers of #Belgrade Pride and #EuroPride2022
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Freedom of assembly is a human right. When governments and police try to stamp it out, it is a red flag in a world where freedom and democracy are increasingly under threat. #EuroPride2022 must go ahead
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Good to see forward dynamic this year on #RainbowEurope after such stagnation in 2021, but worrying to see countries that were once leaders on LGBTI rights sliding back, and #Romania and #Bulgaria slipping down towards lowest in #EU
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The good news from our #AnnualReview2022 is the allied determination to tackle anti #LGBTI hatred across #Europe, although the stories of attacks I've read during the process of producing this with my great team and all our country experts, are disturbing to say the least
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After reading the brilliant A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, I was delighted to find Story Club with George Saunders. Such a brilliant, generous #writing teacher
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We're going to miss you, Bjorn!
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Contrary to Viktor Orban's claims that the anti-LGBTI legislative amendments his government introduced this year reflect the will of the people, support for LGBTI equality is steadfastly growing in #Hungary
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I love this great blog from @johnheane1 breaking #HarryPotter into the three act #writing structure
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Who's your favourite villain in a children's book? Mine is Cruella Deville, of course
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If you can write great content, at @ILGAEurope we're looking for you to work with us on the creation of our brand new website. Read more at the link in this tweet, and send us your expression of interest now!
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