déi aner members reflect on the shortcomings of IWD in Luxembourg.

The recent launch of the autonomous platform, Megaphone, is dedicated to showcasing the potential of an alternative approach to activism including an intersectional blend of various movements such as queerfeminism, anti-racism, decolonialism, climate consciousness, anti-ableism, anti-fascism and anti-capitalism. This is why the collective of collectives has chosen to launch their own series of alternative pride events to provide a platform for those who feel marginalized within the mainstream official Pride events.

déi aner and queer.lu have queried members of the community about their experiences as queer individuals in Luxembourg. They spoke of their diverse experiences, both their joy and their worries of living in the Grand Duchy. While Luxembourg is renowned for its safety, it doesn't shield queer individuals in the Grand Duchy from discrimination. The following testimonials relate tales of hope, disillusionment, and the urgent need for change. In essence, they suggest there still is a long way to go for LGBTIQ+ individuals.

Gab and Dré both identify themselves within the bi-spectrum. What does that mean? It means that we are attracted to more than one gender. Even though we both identify as being queer, it is harder to assert this bi-identity in the outside world whether it is with queer people or within the heteronormative society