The Frontline: A Podcast for LGBTI Activists

The Frontline: A Podcast for LGBTI Activists

By The Frontline

Presented by ILGA-Europe, an umbrella organisation for over 600 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) organisations across 54 countries, The Frontline is a podcast about LGBTI activism and lives in Europe and Central Asia. Deep-diving and analysing from a unique and informed perspective, The Frontline aims to bring you to the core of queer activism and give you an understanding on the complexities of what's happening, why it's happening, the wins and the losses, the challenges and commonalities, and the extraordinary ways in which the work of those on the frontlines continues in a rapidly changing world.

01/30/25

Italy’s Surge in Anti-LGBTI Violence

A wave of anti-LGBTI attacks over the past month has sparked mass protests in Italy, as hate-fueled rhetoric from political leaders fuels an increasingly hostile climate. In this episode of The Frontline, we speak with leading activists about the groRead more

01/24/25

How to Remain United in a Divided World

The LGBTI activist movement has long been a beacon of social justice, achieving remarkable successes through solidarity and a shared sense of purpose. But in today’s polarised world, where political scapegoating and the divisiveness of social media tRead more

01/10/25

Beyond Cancel Culture

In this episode of The Frontline, we explore a crucial question: What happens when the righteous anger driving social justice movements turns inward, targeting our own communities? Within the LGBTI movement, how has cancel culture influenced our workRead more

12/05/24

TikTok and the Political Earthquake in Romania

Just under two weeks ago Romania was thrown into political turmoil that may have far reaching effects for Europe and the world, and for LGBTI people and other minorities in the country. In the first round of the country's Presidential election, nobodRead more

11/15/24

LGBTI Activism: The Courage to Seek New Strategies

This summer in Bulgaria, as two new anti-LGBTI laws were fast-tracked in advance of forthcoming elections, a cross movement effort came together to try and stop it. With rising levels of backlash and political scapegoating, how do LGBTI organisationsRead more

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