LATEST NEWS

Read about what's going on with Rainbow Riots right now

VIDEOS

Check out our videos!

FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK

Keep yourself updated and join in discussions by following us on Facebook.

Rainbow Riots

3 weeks ago

Rainbow Riots
Here is an article from The Guardian about when Rainbow Riots opened Uganda’s first LGBT community centre. Our centre opened in 2019 and was a safe space for the Ugandan LGBT community, but unfortunately it was forced to close during the pandemic a year later. But we continue to work in Uganda and are planning to restart the activities from the centre in new ways. As the situation is worsening in Uganda, with the reintroduction of the “Kill the gays”-bill, that makes same sex relations not only illegal, but also punishable by death. The Ugandan LGBT community needs our support more than ever. Rainbow Riots’ founder Petter Wallenberg says:”I want everyone around the world to help us fight against the horrific injustice against LGBT people in Uganda. By creating this centre we can take a stand for every human’s right to equality and love.” ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Rainbow Riots is in Uganda, Africa.

3 months ago

Rainbow Riots
A man in Uganda has been charged with "aggravated homosexuality," an offence which could see him get the death penalty.It's believed to be the first case under the African country's recent law, which was first passed in March. It was later updated so people weren't criminalised for simply being a member of the LGBTQ community.As per Metro, the charges the man, 20, faces include "performing unlawful sexual intercourse" with a man, 41.Report from Attitude magazine ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Rainbow Riots is in Uganda, Africa.

4 months ago

Rainbow Riots
Even though life is extremely hard for Uganda’s LGBT people right now, Rainbow Riots still fight hatred with creativity. They can take away our rights but they can’t take our dream.#rainbowriots #lgbt #lgbtcommunity #lgbtrights #stophomophobia #gaypride #lgbtq🌈 #equality #lgbtrightsarehumanrights #lgbtuganda #lgbtafrica #standwithugandalgbtq #standwithlgbtugandaCreated with funding from Svenska institutet ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Rainbow Riots

4 months ago

Rainbow Riots
A message to the world from Uganda’s LGBT people ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Rainbow Riots

5 months ago

Rainbow Riots
Uganda's LGBT people risk death penalty simply for being who they are and loving who they love. Stop Uganda's Anti-Gay law!Artwork created by our LGBT organisation Rainbow Riots Uganda with supSvenska institutetinstitutet ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

STATEMENTS

  • With creativity at the core of our vision and working methods, we enable a higher level of diversity and inclusivity within the community whilst also reaching a wider audience outside the community.

    RAINBOW RIOTS

  • Rainbow Riots is a non-profit organisation advocating for human rights for LGBT people globally, using arts and culture as our tools.

RAINBOW RIOTS RADIO

Listen to our new podcast with interviews with queer people from all around the world!

CLICK HERE FOR ALL EPISODES

BECOME A PATRON! Many of you have suggested we start a Patreon, to make it possible to offer “memberships” with special benefits for our supporters. Well, it’s here! You can now sign up to become a Patron for Rainbow Riots, and support us monthly. Rainbow Riots Patreon

Help end discrimination against LGBT people.