5 Queer Uplifting Videos From Around The World

August 2020

Since 2010, the It Gets Better Project and its Global Affiliate Network have collected over 60,000 video stories from LGBTQ+ people and their allies from around the globe. Here are some of our favorite moments from August 2020.

Peru: Emilia Fernández Shares Her Message of Hope For Trans Youth

“Surround yourself of people that support you, that accept and love you. Have faith always and never give up”: Emilia Fernández, a trans woman who proudly shares her story and message of hope with our Peruvian affiliate.

Mexico: Trans Activist Siobhan Guerrero Says “It Gets Better”

The activist, biologist, PhD. in philosophy, and professor at UNAM shares her story and message of hope for trans youth with our Mexican affiliate.

Russia: @RussiaForGays’ Fedya & Igor

The influencer couple joins our Russian affiliate’s campaign.

Argentina: Cloe & Mom Share Their Message On Behalf of Trans Kids

Cloe and her mother Caro do a great job of activism in Argentina talking about trans kids through their social networks. Here they join our sister affiliate It Gets Better Argentina with their testimonials.

USA: Meet The Queerbook Class Of 2021!

Just in time for back-to-school season, we asked LGBTQ+ folks to share the “senior quote” they think teens returning to school need to hear right now. Here are the results!

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It Gets Better Brasil Hosts Their First Digital Arts Festival

Our Brazilian affiliate hosted their very first digital festival of arts, from the 27 to the 30 of August, and with the participation of dozens of queer musicians and graphic artists. Check their performances on our affiliate’s Instagram account!

It Gets Better Colombia Commemorates National Day Against Homophobia

With this beautiful illustration and reflection on their LGBTQ+ elders that made it possible for things to get better, our Colombian affiliate commemorated their National Homophobia Day.

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🌈Hoy conmemoramos el #DíaNacionalContraLaHomofobia recordando a #LeónZuleta que desde los años 70 escribió sobre la construcción de las identidades de las personas gais en Colombia. 💪🏽Fue León junto a Manuel Velandia los activistas responsables de la primera marcha del orgullo. Los dos trabajaron por cambiar el imaginario de la sociedad frente a las personas gais y desestigmatizar la homosexualidad.🌤️ Es gracias a personas como León Zuleta y su lucha que se abrieron los caminos para el reconocimiento y el respeto de nuestras identidades.❇️ Aún hay mucho trabajo por hacer y creemos que la mejor manera de honrar su memoria es seguir trabajando unides para que podamos ver cómo #TodoMejora 💕💪🏽 🖌️ La maravillosa ilustración es de @lu.sapphic 💕

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It Gets Better Argentina Shares Educational Materials on Asexuality

Our Argentinian affiliate partnered with AgruPAs, an asexual-lead nonprofit, to create an educational material on the diversity within the ace community.

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Junto con @agrup.as elaboramos el paraguas asexual.🖤💜 Estas son algunas identidades dentro del espectro asexual. La asexualidad es una orientación sexual que consiste en no experimentar atracción sexual hacia otras personas. Esto no significa que las personas asexuales no puedan sentir deseo o excitación sexual, sino que es probable que lo experimenten con menor intensidad o frecuencia que otras personas o que no necesariamente esté orientado hacia otras personas. Al igual que ocurre con otras orientaciones sexuales, la vivencia de las personas asexuales es única e irrepetible, por eso se habla de que existe un espectro asexual que engloba diferentes matices y grados. #asexualidad #asexual #lgbtq #todomejora #orgullo #itgetsbetter

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