Hi! QA:FI is taking part in the Helsinki Pride parade for the third time. This time we dedicate our appearance to people from Russia, Kazakhstan and other countries where queer identity is persecuted by both society and the state. The only way to live in such countries is to live “the way you are supposed to”. That means having to wear masks and talk only about the “right” topics — otherwise you run into trouble. At Pride we want to show what life feels like when you cannot be yourself. We consistently defend queer rights, the right to asylum and to a safe life. Censorship is not acceptable, persecution must not become the norm, and love lives on regardless! Love cannot be forbidden!

Read more on website: qafi.org/helsinkipride2026-en