Empowering some of the world’s most marginalized LGBT+ communities to stay safe and strong! In Uganda, being LGBT+ is illegal and dangerous, but Rainbow Riots has been standing strong for ten years, fostering resilience and hope within our community. Beyond creative projects, we’re committed to capacity-building. Recently...
Pride is more than just celebration — it’s a powerful moment for freedom, advocacy and solidarity. Our founder, Swedish artict and activist Petter Wallenberg, has dedicated his life to fighting hatred through creativity, working for LGBT rights in some of the world’s most dangerous countries...
Here is the video of the inspiring panel discussion about the art of drag as a form of political resistance amidst rising hostility, which took place on June 6 the World Pride Human Rights Conference in Washington, D.C. View it on YouTube here. The discussion...
We’re beyond thrilled to share the great response to our founding director Petter Wallenberg'’s new single, “My Love (is the way it’s supposed to be)” — featuring New York drag legend Lady Bunny and queer voices from Uganda, where it is illegal and dangerous to...
Our founder, Swedish artist and activist Petter Wallenberg was a keynote speaker at World Pride in Washington DC and a host of a fabulous event for the Swedish Embassy. He talked about his experience of working a decade in Uganda where being LGBTQ+ is illegal,...
We are excited to share the music video for the new track "My Love (is the way it's supposed to be)" by our founder Petter Wallenberg featuring Lady Bunny and queer voices from Rainbow Riots Uganda! Check it out here! Wallenberg created the track in 3...
We are proud to announce that we are releasing a new EP of music today! Rainbow Riots founder, Swedish artist and LGBTQ+ activist activist Petter Wallenberg has composed and produced ‘My Love (is the way it’s supposed to be)’ a disco anthem celebrating love as an...
In the darkest of times we need more joy and resilience to stand strong against hatred and LGBT-phobia. Right now we are working on new music and performances in Uganda and internationally with an important message - and that message is LGBT pride and strength...
We are so excited to announce our new project! In Uganda, a new law, the Anti-Homosexuality Act, criminalises LGBTQ-people with a life sentence or even death penalty. This must stop! In response, Rainbow Riots founder, and a prominent Swedish artist and human rights activist Petter Wallenberg, is...
Rainbow Riots founder Petter Wallenberg and his drag theatre company "Bland Drakar och Dragqueens" ("Amongst dragons and dragqueens") have been invited to hold a seminar for the country's politicians in the Swedish Parliament. The seminar is being organized in collaboration with Civil Rights Defenders, Jan...