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OUR RIGHT TO PROTEST ━ ΤΟ ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ ΣΤΗ ΔΙΑΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

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 have never been protected without protest. Queer people. Migrants. Workers. Survivors. Students. Stateless people. People without access to courts or headlines or institutions that listen. Read more…

By QueerCollective, ago

Announcement on Cyprus Pride: Our Vision ━ Ανακοίνωση για το Cyprus Pride: Το Όραμα μας

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 31 May because being present matters. Because showing up, together, matters. At the same time, we believe it is important to speak openly and honestly Read more…

By QueerCollective, ago

Taking the Next Step ━ The Queer Collective as an NGO.

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 Queer Collective to become an institution. We started it because we were tired of being disconnected, tired of waiting, tired of watching others speak for Read more…

By QueerCollective, ago

When the Law Stops Being Enough: Cyprus, the UK Supreme Court, and the Future of LGBTQIA+ Rights ━ Όταν ο Νόμος Δεν Φτάνει: Η Κύπρος, το Ανώτατο Δικαστήριο του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου και τα ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ Δικαιώματα

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 our approach to LGBTQIA+ rights on shaky ground. For over a decade, queer rights work in Cyprus has focused mostly on changing laws. This approach Read more…

By QueerCollective, ago

Joint Statement: Condemnation of Gaza Human Rights Violations – Κοινή δήλωση: Καταδίκη των παραβιάσεων των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων στη Γάζα

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 situation in Gaza has reached a devastating point causing an unacceptable toll of innocent civilians, exceeding 11,000 deaths. We express profound concern about the disproportionate Read more…

By QueerCollective, ago