The Future of LGBTQIA+ Allyship: Moving Beyond Performative Support
As LGBTQIA+ communities grow increasingly frustrated with performative allyship, many are calling for real action instead of symbolic social media support. This article explores why visibility alone is no longer enough, examining criticism surrounding Bart Stals’ Pride post, the neglected state of Diest’s Rainbow Bridge, and how minimising anti-LGBTQIA+ hostility contributes to a wider culture of harm.
Leuven’s Purple Point Movement for LGBTQIA+ Safety
Leuven’s Purple Point movement is helping reshape LGBTQIA+ safety in Belgium through grassroots organising, community care, and safer public spaces. Inspired by Spain’s Punto Violeta model, local activists and residents are building networks of support, safeguarding, and solidarity to tackle harassment, underreporting, and anti-queer violence in nightlife and public life.
From Vandalism to Violence: Why Labelling Hate Speech Accurately Matters
From Vandalism to Violence: Why Labelling Hate Speech Accurately Matters explores how the language we use to describe Hate Speech shapes public understanding, policy responses, and even perceptions of harm. Mislabelling or oversimplifying hate-driven communication can obscure its real-world impact and contribute to ineffective or harmful responses. The article argues that precise terminology is essential for safeguarding vulnerable communities and ensuring that escalating patterns of harm are properly recognised before they move from rhetoric to real-world violence.