For many lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people, leaving their communities in search of a safer and more welcoming place to call home is the only way to find a job, get access to healthcare or find safety from poverty, family rejection, criminalization, threats and violence.
Everyone deserves a safe and loving home!
Russia: The Theatrical Method in Putin’s Vote Madness
UNAIDS: Challenging the discrimination faced by women and girls
Thailand: Outrage over U=U messaging: An example of pervasive stigma and discrimination in 2020
Russia: Health Officials Use TikTok to Boost HIV Awareness
Canada: Toronto hospital edits ‘Friends,’ ‘The Office’ to show characters confronting HIV stigma
UK: Scottish Football Association crack down on ‘football banter’ to get rid of homophobia
Switzerland: A Personal Story Inspires Swiss Oral Care Giant to Create Toothpaste That Supports LGBTI Equality
The moving story of one of Dentissimo’s LGBTI employees has inspired the premium oral care company to create a special rainbow toothpaste, with 20% of profits going to ILGA-Europe to support their work to make a difference to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities across Europe and Central Asia.