Tag: Pride
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Beyond Borders: When Pakistan and Israel Meet at Pride
There are moments in life that feel like more than just a photograph. They feel like a blueprint for the future. Recently, at Pride Geneva, I had the honor of standing alongside Leo from Queers Against Antisemitism (QgA). In my hand, I held the Pakistani Muslim rainbow flag; in his, the Jewish rainbow flag. In…
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From Isolation to Integration: My Journey with the Queeramnesty Mentorship Program
Finding your way in a new country is never easy—especially when you are a queer refugee navigating the complexities of an asylum process. As a Minorities Right Activist who has dedicated years to peace-building, I know firsthand that while resilience is internal, support must be communal. Recently, I had the honor of providing feedback for…
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United We Stand: Gratitude to SGDI Pakistan for Amplifying Our Fight
In times of deepening silence from the global community, the voices of our local allies become our most vital lifeline. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Society for Gender Diversity & Inclusion Pakistan (SGDI Pakistan) for resharing my recent article, “The Closing Walls: How Global Indifference is Fueling Pakistan’s War on its…
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The Closing Walls: How Global Indifference is Fueling Pakistan’s War on its LGBTQI+ Community
By Ali Raza Khan Ali Raza Khan is a steering committee member of TheYouthPACT, an HIV-positive gay activist, and lives with PTSD. There’s a particular kind of silence that haunts you when you live at the intersection of identities the world wishes to erase. As a gay man, as an HIV-positive person, as an activist…
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Debout et Fier à la Basel Pride 2025 : Mon Histoire, Notre Combat
Quel immense honneur ce fut de me tenir sur la scène de la Basel Pride 2025, le 28 juin, organisée par Baselticktbunt. Ce fut une journée remplie de célébration vibrante, mais aussi une plateforme cruciale pour des discussions profondes sur les droits humains et la lutte continue pour une véritable égalité. J’ai partagé la scène…
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Standing Tall at Basel Pride 2025: My Story, Our Fight
What an incredible honor it was to stand on the stage at Basel Pride 2025 on June 28th, organized by Baselticktbunt. It was a day filled with vibrant celebration, but also a crucial platform for profound discussions on human rights and the ongoing fight for true equality. I shared the stage with remarkable individuals: Conradin…
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Honoré de prendre la parole à la Basel Pride 2025 : Les droits des personnes queer sont des droits humains !
Je suis incroyablement honoré et enthousiaste d’annoncer que je serai l’un des orateurs lors de la Pride Walk du festival Basel tickt bunt ! le samedi 28 juin 2025. La devise de cette année, « Queer Rights are Human Rights » (Les droits des personnes queer sont des droits humains), résonne profondément en moi et…
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Pride in the Post-Pandemic World: A Youth LGBTQI+ Open Mic Session by The Youth PACT Organisation
On June 18th, 2022, TheYouthPACT.org hosted an impactful “Youth LGBTQI+ Open Mic Session” titled “Pride in the Post-Pandemic World.” As a volunteer coordinator for the advocacy working group at TheYouthPACT.org, I, Ali Raza Khan from Pakistan, had the privilege of co-hosting this session alongside Paul Darrel Omenesis from the Philippines. The session commenced with an…