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# Queer Collective Cy

We are a grassroots initiative, built by queer individuals and volunteers living in Cyprus.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://queercollective.cy/blog/)
- [Build the Pride you want](https://queercollective.cy/build-the-pride-you-want/) - Build the Pride You WantThree out of four editions of United by Pride (UbP) ran at a deficit. We built it anyway.UbP has no corporate sponsors or partners. It is self-funded. What we have is a community that shows up and refuses to let it fall. Every shortfall across three editions was covered by fundraising
- [Queer Cinema for Palestine](https://queercollective.cy/queer-cinema-for-palestine/) - Queer Collective brings Queer Cinema for Palestine to Nicosia Queer Collective co-hosts a Cyprus screening of Queer Cinema for Palestine (QCP), the global film event running in nearly 60 countries this Pride Month under the banner No Pride in Genocide. WHAT: Queer Cinema for Palestine 2026 │ No Pride in Genocide WHEN: Thursday 25 June, 19:30 WHERE: Mikri Arktos, Platia Tillirias 6,
- [Anti Eurovision Party](https://queercollective.cy/anti-eurovision-party/) - The Anti-Eurovision Party is ON!🎤📅 Saturday, 16/05🕐 19:00—23:00📍 @home4cooperation🎵 by @wanderwonder360👀Our Anti-Eurovision Party will feature:– A live-mic for you to freely take over, express yourself, sing, dance and share whatever you want;– A DJ Set from 20:30—23:00 curated just for the day;Bring your vibes, your friends, and enjoy the evening! The party operates on an
- [Rainbow flags on lambradjies are not the problem. They are the symptom.](https://queercollective.cy/elementor-6901/) - Rainbow flags on lambradjies are not the problem. They are the symptom.For the second year in a row, rainbow flags were placed atop lambradjies and burned on Holy Saturday. In 2025 it was Palodia, Lakatamia, and Limassol. In 2026, Vergina and Kalo Chorio in Larnaca. The images circulated. Organisations condemned. And now, we spent the
- [QUEERAOKE](https://queercollective.cy/queeraoke/) - Queeraoke Is Back!You already know what this is. A mic, a room full of queers, and zero judgment.Queeraoke is our karaoke night. Open to everyone, no sign-up required. Sing your heart out. Sing terribly. Just cheer from the back. Nobody cares. Everybody cheers.If it’s your first time: you don’t need to sing. But you will.
- [Queer Kafene: Coffee, Community, No Agenda](https://queercollective.cy/queer-kafene-coffee-community-no-agenda/) - Queer Kafene is our new series of open coffee hangouts where we take up space.No agenda. No schedule. No pressure. Just a café, a table (or several), and a space where LGBTQIA+ people across Cyprus can just exist.The idea is simple. We meet at a café. You show up whenever you can. You grab a
- [Community Recommended Professionals](https://queercollective.cy/community-recommended-professionals/) - Finding a doctor, therapist, lawyer or specialist who will treat you with dignity and without discrimination is harder than it should be in Cyprus. So we built a resource to help.Community Recommended Professionals is a directory of LGBTQIA+ inclusive professionals across the island, built entirely from experiences shared by people in our community. It is
- [PrEP in Cyprus: What You Need to Know](https://queercollective.cy/prep-in-cyprus-what-you-need-to-know/) - PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication taken before exposure to prevent HIV. It’s available in Cyprus, for free, to everyone, with no GESY registration or referral required.We put together a simple guide covering how PrEP works, where to access it, what to expect at your first appointment, and how to take it.Whether you’re considering PrEP or
- [Anti-Fascist March 2023](https://queercollective.cy/anti-fascist-match-2023/) - On the September 10th, 2023, Antifasistiki march happened at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia against blatant fascist which showed fascist and racist responses against immigrants and non-locals in general, we sent the message in the entire Cyprus “ Fascism shall not pass!”. We marched together against a society built on solidarity. In continuation of the anti-fascist
- [Launch Event](https://queercollective.cy/launch-event/) - On Friday 13th of May 2022 we introduced ourselves to the world at the official launch of Queer Collective. We found ourselves among the queer people of the island after a long long time. What a joy, what a relief. We consider the launch of Queer Collective CY a big success, as you, the community,
- [United by Pride 2022- A Historic Step Towards Unity and Equality in Cyprus](https://queercollective.cy/united-by-pride-2022-a-historic-step-towards-unity-and-equality-in-cyprus/) - United by Pride: A Historic First in a Divided Cyprus On June 18, 2022, Cyprus witnessed something unprecedented: the first-ever intercommunal LGBTQIA+ Pride march, held in the buffer zone of Nicosia. Organised under the name United by Pride, the event brought together people from across the divide in a powerful and symbolic act of visibility,
- [From Stonewall to United by Pride](https://queercollective.cy/from-stonewall-to-united-by-pride/) - The Stonewall uprising is widely considered as one of the most important moments that fuelled the gay liberation movement and sparked the modern LGBT+ rights movement. The Stonewall Inn was one of the spaces that served as a safe haven for people of the LBGT+ community, at a time when New York forbade homosexual relations
- [Sex Talks: Kink](https://queercollective.cy/sex-talks-kink/) - On November 7, 2022, we gathered to watch a short film “A Bondage Landscape”, the first official short BDSM film from Cyprus. Set against a stunning natural backdrop, the 17-minute film stars Debbie and Pleasure Fields in an intimate performance where rope bondage and candle wax play become tools of vulnerability, trust, and artistry. The
- [Legally Queer](https://queercollective.cy/legally-queer/) - On December 14th 2022, we gathered at Sessssions for the event Legally Queer which focused on the legal challenges toward recognition and safety for trans individuals. Discussion was held by a lawyer, explaining the current legal processes involved in changing official documents after gender revaluation, and mentioned the troubles that may come around during the
- [United by Pride 2023: Marching Together for LGBTQI+ Rights 🌈](https://queercollective.cy/united-by-pride-2023-marching-together-for-lgbtqi-rights-🌈/) - On Saturday, June 17th, communities across Cyprus came together to march for LGBTQI+ rights. For the second year in a row, LGBTQI+ organisations, communities, and allies from across the island united for United by Pride, an intercommunal Pride march calling for visibility, equality, and peace. ✊ Hosts This year’s United by Pride was made possible by a powerful coalition of
- [Legally Queer 2](https://queercollective.cy/legally-queer-2/) - "Legally Queer” is a dedicated initiative focused on exploring the legal landscape’s impact on Cyprus’ LGBTQI+ community. Our mission is to empower LGBTQI+ individuals by providing accessible insights into the legal issues affecting our daily lives and fundamental rights. Through informative discussions, we aim to foster awareness, address common challenges, and build connections within the
- [Justice Now ! Stand Against Silence](https://queercollective.cy/justice-now-stand-against-silence/) - On April 25th, 2024, a protest took place outside the Police Headquarters on Antistratigou Evangelou Floraki Ave, protesting against homophobic assaults and criminal offenses committed by police officers. We stood together, shouting that we will not take it anymore and refuse to remain silent. We demanded an effective investigation into incidents of violence, accountability for
- [Στασ + τρασ, under the stars, beach party](https://queercollective.cy/στασ-τρασ-under-the-stars-beach-party/) - On June 22nd 2024, we gathered at Mazoto Beach for ΣΤΡΑΣ + ΤΡΑΣ, a queer beach party celebrating under the stars, we danced late into the night to iconic Greek hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond. DJs WanderWonder and Shemona Lyssa kept the beats alive. The event ran smoothly with the help of
- [Joint Statement: Condemnation of Gaza Human Rights Violations – Κοινή δήλωση: Καταδίκη των παραβιάσεων των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων στη Γάζα](https://queercollective.cy/joint-statement-condemnation-of-gaza-human-rights-violations/) - 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
- [When the Law Stops Being Enough: Cyprus, the UK Supreme Court, and the Future of LGBTQIA+ Rights](https://queercollective.cy/when-the-law-stops-being-enough-cyprus-the-uk-supreme-court-and-the-future-of-lgbtqia-rights/) - 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
- [Taking the Next Step ━ The Queer Collective as an NGO.](https://queercollective.cy/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
- [Announcement on Cyprus Pride: Our Vision ━ Ανακοίνωση για το Cyprus Pride: Το Όραμα μας](https://queercollective.cy/announcement-on-cyprus-pride-our-vision/) - 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
- [OUR RIGHT TO PROTEST ━ ΤΟ ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ ΣΤΗ ΔΙΑΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ](https://queercollective.cy/our-right-to-protest/) - 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
- [Join the Queer Collective: Shape What Comes Next](https://queercollective.cy/join-the-team/) - Queer Collective is a grassroots community built by and for queer people in Cyprus. We’ve just reached a big milestone — we’re now officially registered as an NGO. This step helps us grow, formalize our work, and strengthen our impact. But from the start, it’s been the people who show up, participate, and organize that
- [UNITED BY PRIDE 2025](https://queercollective.cy/united-by-pride-2025/) - 🗓SAT 27/09/25🕣18:00📍Parallel Marches from Eleutheria Square & Kugulu Park to Ledra Palace Buffer Zone! United by Pride is proud to announce its return for the fourth consecutive year on 27 September 2025, once again bringing together LGBTQIA+ people from Greek and Turkish-speaking communities, as well as from all across Cyprus. The gathering will take place
- [Call for volunteers:⚡United by Pride 2025⚡](https://queercollective.cy/call-for-volunteers-united-by-pride-2025/) - 🍭Are you enthusiastic and want to be part of something big? United By Pride 2025 is around the corner and we need all the help we can get. ⚡Check out our submission form and join us for another year of fierceness and bravery! ⛓️Click HERE to become part of the team. Deadline: 31.08.2025 🎨Thank you
- [United by Pride 2024: A Powerful Call for Unity, Peace, and Reconciliation 🌈](https://queercollective.cy/united-by-pride-2024-a-powerful-call-for-unity-peace-and-reconciliation-🌈/) - On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the streets of Nicosia came alive with color, courage, and hope. At 6 PM, two parallel marches began — one from Eleftheria Square and the other from Kuğulu Park — converging at the Ledra Palace buffer zone, a place long marked by division but on this day transformed into a space of solidarity. In a world where conflicts,
- [Homophobic Attacks and the Need for Restorative Justice](https://queercollective.cy/homophobic-attacks-and-the-need-for-restorative-justice/) - The rise in homophobic attacks are not isolated incidents but part of a larger societal failing. Disturbingly, in some cases, the perpetrators are teenagers, even younger. This forces us to confront not just their actions but the environment that shaped them. As a community, we are hurt and angry. These attacks remind us of the

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://queercollective.cy/) - LGBTQIA+ group in Cyprus organizing events, actions & building community.
- [Community Recommended Professionals](https://queercollective.cy/resources/community-recommended-professionals/) - Community Recommended Professionals This resource is created to help people access services and professionals in Cyprus who are inclusive, friendly, and non-discriminatory towards LGBTQIA+ people. All entries in this list come from recommendations submitted by members of the community. Entries are not endorsements, certifications, or paid promotions. Queer Collective does not verify professional credentials and does not guarantee the
- [Resources](https://queercollective.cy/resources/) - These resources exist because access to good information shouldn’t depend on who you know or whether you feel comfortable asking. Everything here is practical, plain-language, and put together with our community in mind. Whether you’re looking for testing options, information about a specific STI, guidance on PrEP, or professionals who are inclusive you’re in the
- [PrEP in Cyprus](https://queercollective.cy/resources/prep-in-cyprus/) - PrEP in Cyprus A simple guide to getting on PrEP Everything you need to know about accessing PrEP on the island.How it works, where to get it, what your first appointment looks like, and how to take it. Free, confidential, and no referral needed. What is PrEP?PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is antiretroviral medication that protects you
- [Subscribe](https://queercollective.cy/subscribe/) - Please leave this field empty We don't spam. We barely even email. But when we do, it's worth opening. Drop your email below and we'll keep you in the loop. Consent to be added to Newsletter mailing list We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Check your inbox or spam folder to
- [STI & Testing Information](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/) - Where to get tested in Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, plus straightforward guides to common STIs: what they are, how they spread, and what to do if you test positive. Where to get tested NicosiaLimassolLarnaca STIs HPV Chlamydia Gonorrhea Herpes Syphilis Trichomoniasis
- [Where to get tested: Limassol](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/where-to-get-tested-limassol/) - Linopetra Health Centre Telephine Number: 25804102/ 95722559 You cannot just visit the centre. There is only one community nurse responsible for STI’s and they are only available after finishing their rounds in the morning. There is no dedicated personnel for support.
- [Where to get tested: Nicosia](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/where-to-get-tested-nicosia/) - Cy Checkpoint Aids solidarity movementEvery Tuesday by appointment at their place and most Saturdays in other spaces/cities. Keep updated with Cy Checkpoint testing via their social media.Do you need to be registered on GESY to access this service?NoWalk-in/Referral/Appointment?Appointment on Tuesdays / Walk-in on SaturdaysOpening hours, sample times?Tuesdays between 17:00 -19:00 (Saturdays check posts)What information do
- [Where to get tested: Larnaca](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/where-to-get-tested-larnaca/) - Gregorios Clinic Telephone number: 24800466Do you need to be registered on Gesy to access this service?NoWalk-in/Referral/Appointment?No. Advisable to call ahead to confirm the address, what it concerns and come.Opening hours, sample times?7:00 – 19:00What information do I need to bring? E.g ID?No (ID only for receiving PEP)Can a non-Cypriot have access to these services?YesWhat can
- [HPV (Human Papillomavirus)](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/hpv-human-papillomavirus-overview/) - HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, caused by the human papillomavirus. Almost all sexually active adults will contract HPV at some point. 🔄 Transmission HPV spreads through: Skin-to-skin contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Sharing sex toys without cleaning or using a new condom. Intimate genital contact, even without penetration. HPV cannot
- [Trichomoniasis](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/trichomoniasis/) - Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).​ 🔄 Transmission Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. In the body, this parasite primarily affects the genitals. The infection is spread mainly through sex, particularly when a condom is not used (unprotected sex). It can also be spread
- [Syphilis](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/syphilis/) - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is curable, and if treated early, it does not cause serious or potentially life-threatening issues. This is why it’s important to test for STIs regularly. For more information on sexual health testing​. 🔄 Transmission Syphilis is primarily spread through direct contact
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- [PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION](https://queercollective.cy/policies/privacy-policy-and-data-protection/) - PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION 1. Purposes and objectives 1.1. Queer Collective Cy (hereinafter the “Collective”) is committed to handling Personal Data responsibly in order to earn and preserve the trust of its members and any third party interacting with the Collective. This Policy defines the main principles applicable to the Processing of Personal
- [Chlamydia](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/chlamydia/) - Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through unprotected sex. It’s very common among sexually active young people. If you are sexually active, testing for chlamydia once a year or after sex with new or casual partners is recommended. 🔄 Transmission Chlamydia is caused by bacteria and spreads through:Unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral
- [Genital Herpes](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/genital-herpes/) - Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is transmitted through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Symptoms include painful ulcers in the genitals or lips which often resolve on their own. Herpes infection is lifelong, remaining in the body, and can flare up periodically, causing the symptoms
- [Gonorrhoea](https://queercollective.cy/resources/sti-testing-information/gonorrhoea/) - Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can infect a person’s penis, vagina, rectum (bum), throat or eyes. 🔄 How is Gonorroea spread? Gonorrhoea spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, including:Condomless vaginal, anal, or oral sex.Sharing uncleaned sex toys or not changing condoms between use.During childbirth,
- [Our Path](https://queercollective.cy/our-path/) - 13 May 2022LAUNCHJune 18, 2022United by Pride Vol.1: A Historic Step Towards Unity and Equality in CyprusJune 28, 2022From Stonewall to United by PrideNovember 7, 2022Sex talks: KinkDecember 14, 2022Legally Queer Vol.1June 17, 2023United by Pride Vol.2September 10, 2023Antifascist MarchOctober 18, 2023Legally Queer Vol.2April 25, 2024Justice Now! Stand Against SilenceJune 22, 2024Στασ + τρασ, under the stars,
- [Join Us](https://queercollective.cy/join-us/) - Join the Queer Collective: Shape What Comes Next Queer Collective is a grassroots community built by and for queer people in Cyprus. We’ve just reached a big milestone, we’re now officially registered as an NGO. This step helps us grow, formalize our work, and strengthen our impact. But from the start, it’s been the people
- [Policies & Positions](https://queercollective.cy/policies/) - General Policies Privacy and Data Protection PolicyGender Equality Plan (GEP) QC Accessibility Policy Purpose: This policy outlines our commitment to ensuring all of our events and activities are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. We believe that true community is built on inclusivity, where no one is excluded due to financial hardship. Scope:
- [Gender Equality Plan (GEP)](https://queercollective.cy/gender-equality-plan-gep/) - Queer Collective Cyprus – Gender Equality Plan (GEP) Version: 1.0 | Adopted: 29/08/2025 | Review cycle: Annual Approved by: Theodore Ieronymides, Director, Queer Collective Cy Compliance Statement (Horizon Europe) This plan fulfils the four mandatory process-related requirements of the Horizon Europe Gender Equality Plan (GEP) eligibility criterion:1) Public document published on queercollective.cy and signed by
- [Taking the Next Step.](https://queercollective.cy/blog/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
- [About Us](https://queercollective.cy/about-us/) - Queer Collective officially launched in 2022, born from a simple shared truth: a lack of community for LGBTQIA+ people in Cyprus. In a society where discrimination, exclusion and isolation are still prevalent, and visibility and representation fall woefully short, we were driven by the need to create a point of reference where all LGBTQIA+ people
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