This proposed law is not a technical update. It’s a political move—and a dangerous one. It tries to redefine protest as a risk, rather than a right. As something to be contained, managed, and when inconvenient silenced. That should concern everyone. But especially those of us whose lives and rights Read more…
Queer Collective was formed to build a community-led, grassroots LGBTQIA+ movement. With this in mind, we want to be clear about our position regarding Cyprus Pride. We stand with our community. Especially now, as far-right narratives, disinformation, and violence threaten our safety and our rights. We will be marching on Read more…
We are in the process of registering as a non-governmental organization (NGO). This isn’t a sudden shift or a move. It’s a practical step forward—one we’ve been thinking about for a long time, and one that reflects where we are and where we want to go. We didn’t start the Read more…
Recently, the UK Supreme Court issued a ruling that narrows the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act. For many, this might seem far away. But it’s a warning—especially for us in Cyprus. Not only because we’ve inherited parts of the British legal system, but because we’ve been building Read more…
The members of Queer Collective, Queer Cyprus Association, and Accept LGBTI Cyprus, strongly denounce the ongoing human rights violations and breaches of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza. As advocates for LGBTQI+ rights, social justice, and human freedoms, we stand in solidarity with the Palestinians’ absolute right to self-determination. The worsening Read more…