Voices of the Silenced: A Call for Justice
Commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.
STAND WITH LGBTIQ PEOPLE
END GBV, STOP THE HATE
In shadows they hide, in fear they stand,
LGBTIQ hearts, crushed by hate’s hand.
Fleeing the violence, they seek refuge and light,
Yet still, they endure the darkest of nights.
On this journey of 16 Days we rise,
To see through their pain, to hear their cries.
For love is not a crime, and neither is their truth,
Their fight for equality begins with their youth.
We stand with the brave, those torn apart,
Who suffer in silence, yet speak from the heart.
The scars they bear, the tears they’ve shed,
Are the stories of warriors who’ve fought and bled.
In every corner, on every shore,
Their struggle for freedom is worth fighting for.
They, too, fall under this banner of change,
As we call for an end to the violence and rage.
The world must listen, it’s time to act,
For love is love, and it’s a simple fact.
During these 16 Days, let our voices be clear,
That no more shall LGBTIQ lives live in fear.
Together, we rise, together we fight,
For a world where all hearts shine bright.
#16DaysOfActivism #LGBTIQRights #EndGBV #StopTheHate
Composed by Joseph K (Him/They)
I am proud to publish this poem by Joseph today, in honour of recognising queer violence and in solidarity with recognising and challenging other forms of GBV.
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