Naddy Vidot – Gay/Queer He/Him, Seychelles
How do you celebrate PRIDE, and what does it mean to embrace the LGBTQI+ community?
I celebrate by uplifting the pride of others, utilising my platform and privilege to help us move as a united community. If we, as a society, cannot live free and proud, then we should…
Natasha Ivy - Lesbian, She/Her, Zambia
How do you celebrate PRIDE, and what does it mean to embrace the LGBTQI+ community?
Every day I exist as a lesbian woman is how I celebrate pride! My existence is a protest and many other queer folks. We embrace our identities through our struggles, happiness, and love.
For…
Deesire (Dark Deesire) - Transgender Woman, Gay, She/Her, Zambia
How do you celebrate PRIDE, and what does it mean to embrace the LGBTQI+ community?
I celebrate pride by always living my truth. I’m from a country that constantly dehumanises, demonises, stigmatises, discriminates, criminalises and humiliates LGBTQ+ persons, and yet despite all these odds, I’ve stood…
In a world where acceptance and equal treatment are paramount, being an ally holds immense significance. An ally is someone who courageously steps up to support and advocate for the rights and well-being of a community other than their own. It means using their voice and privilege to create a safe and inclusive environment, especially…
Godswill Arinze (he/him), Nigeria, Gay
First up, why – in your opinion –is PRIDE still important?
In African countries like Nigeria and Uganda, LGBTQ+ people are at great risk of experiencing mob attacks, death threats, police harassment and vigilante justice. In these countries, same-sex activities are illegal, punishable by imprisonment or death. Last…