#SentWithSolidarity Pride Campaign 2023

Authors: Shape History
  • Reading time: 3 min.
  • Posted on: June 23, 2023

WE’RE GETTING LOUD IN THE NAME OF SOLIDARITY

Every year, Pride is a celebration of love and a reminder of progress. But it’s also a protest. A battle for equality, acceptance and justice that we, unfortunately, must keep fighting – because lives depend on it.

Globally, it’s still illegal to be LGBTQIA+ in 64 countries. Hateful movements seek to limit freedoms and destroy progress so fearlessly fought for. We stand witness to increased assaults on the rights of trans and non-binary people. Ever-present racism within the community still exists and thrives, and hate crimes are increasing year on year. We know that there’s still so much to fight for! 

But change doesn’t happen when we stand still. Change accelerates when we march forwards, together. That means all of us. It means disarming hate with loud words and actions of pride, justice, and solidarity. It means being visible, it means standing up for each other, it means celebrating your heroes. 

So join us in telling your LGBTQIA+ heroes how much they mean to you. Share a message of solidarity to the queers, allies, human beings of all races, genders, loves, lives and experiences. To the activists and trailblazers who dream of a better tomorrow. To those who stand up, speak out, and pressure for change. Simply, to those who inspire you every day to be your whole, true fabulous self. The everyday heroes whose impact can be felt by one or by many. 

Let them know you’re here, and together we’re stronger AND LOUDER than any hate out there. 

Need a little inspiration? Take a look at some of the love letters already posted and send it with solidarity. 

VISIT THE GALLERY AND SUBMIT YOUR LETTER HERE