LGBTQIA+ Pioneers & Advocates

Around the world, countless brave and exceptional individuals, even at significant risk to their safety, refused to deny their true inner selves. Constantly at risk of persecution, often subject to antiquated laws, or simply not being accepted for who they are.

It takes brave and fearless individuals to stand up and have their voices heard. To show the world that the rules, laws and opinions have to change. Change that has resulted in the freedoms and rights many of us now enjoy. Increase acceptance and protection within the law directly given the work and effort of these exceptional individuals. Though there have been significant developments relating to the equality status for many members of the LGBTQIA+ community, they are not so fortunate. Many people still live in countries and under regimes; even today, they are actively targeted and in constant fear for their lives. In those countries right now, activists are fighting to change the rights and laws. As individuals and all the risks, and for their bravery and desire to see change, we are truly grateful for all they are going for the global community. We know many of those activists will become pioneers in the future.

Meet the exceptional individuals who have and are still fighting tirelessly to stop inequality, prejudice, and discrimination. Working towards ensuring that every member of the LGBTQIA+ worldwide community can live being free and their true self.