The International LGBTQI+ Activism Summit is an immersive learning experience that brings together LGBTQI+ leaders from around the world to learn proven strategies for catalyzing powerful social movements that dismantle myths and stigma harming these communities worldwide. Participants delve into cutting-edge approaches with Harvard faculty and fellow activists, gaining insights to champion LGBTQI+ rights, challenge discrimination, and drive systemic change.
The first International LGBTQI+ Activism Summit held in 2023 brought together global activists dedicated to expanding LGTBQI+ rights in challenging and dangerous contexts and provided a unique opportunity for these individuals to receive training and engage with esteemed Harvard faculty members and fellows.
The second International LGBTQI+ Activism Summit in 2024 was held across three days and brought in 20 LGBTQI+ rights activists—narrowed down from nearly 1,000 total applicants—from 20 countries around the world where LGBTQI+ rights are imperiled or nonexistent. Throughout the three days, the activists worked with Harvard faculty and affiliates in an immersive learning experience about proven strategies for catalyzing powerful social movements that dismantle myths and stigma harming these communities worldwide. Participants gained insights to champion LGBTQI+ rights, challenge discrimination, and drive systemic change when they return home.