A nonbinary influencer from Saudi Arabia was denied asylum in the United Kingdom, a council in the UK faced pushback for not displaying the Pride flag, and Australia's government abandoned an anti-discrimination bill.
In Bolivia, the collective La Pesada Subversiva faced an onslaught of digital violence they could have never imagined after showcasing their LGBTQ artwork. Thanks to Hivos’ Digital Defenders Partnership, they received critical support and training to protect themselves, and now have tools to fight against online aggression.