Photo 1 & 4: Haydn Brown Photography
Photo 2: Phyllis Christopher Photography

But our mission isn't over! You can now sign the Newcastle-Gateshead Global LGBTQI+ Solidarity Declaration. It's open to individuals, organisations and countries.

Add your name 👉 www.reportout.org/newcastlegat...

Photos courtesy of Haydn Brown Photography

Poignant reflections on why it was important to speak at #SaferToBeMe today from @kateosbornemp.bsky.social

Read more 👉 www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion...

A huge thank‐you to our generous sponsors – Connection Heroes, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Wilson Solicitors – your support makes #SaferToBeMe2025 possible.

We’re excited for what’s ahead at today's summit, and last night was a wonderful kick‐off.

Photos: Haydn Brown Photography

Throughout the evening, Pride Radio recorded the launch live, interviewing activists who arrived from around the world to share their stories.

We also heard the beautiful voices of Northern Proud Voices, our local choir. What an amazing performance!

(Photography - Hayden Brown Photography)

We then heard from Michael Wilmore-Crumrine (from Texas, USA) about queer life under the Trump Administration.

Finally, we heard from Kondwani Chapola about the effects of overseas cuts on the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Malawi and across sub-Saharan Africa.