Recent events in one of the most Queer cities in Europe prompt reflection. The LGBT+ community has been under attack for over 30 years—for various reasons, not always Islamist ones. What appears to be the first terrorist attack—and, as it turned out, an Islamist one at that—was the attack on the night of April 28,
Words fail to fully convey the heartbreak and shock following the tragic events in Berlin. The devastating attack on participants at this year’s Christopher Street Day (CSD)—where a driver rammed a vehicle into the crowd celebrating after the march, taking the life of a young woman and injuring dozens of others—is a profound blow to
During the iconic Jarocin Rock Festival, the Sisters organized a mobile prevention booth. As part of the initiative, they offered free and anonymous screening tests and provided peer education on safer sex practices and harm reduction. Combining the unique, musical atmosphere with professional counseling allowed their health promotion message to reach a broad and diverse
At the beginning of July, the Sisters organized a comprehensive prevention and education zone during the Picnic in Kalisz. Interested individuals could take rapid, free triple tests (for HIV, HCV, and syphilis) while receiving professional counselor support. The event was accompanied by an official presentation of the Order, introducing local residents to the goals of
During the Poznań Pride Festival, the Sisters executed a demanding, two-stage campaign. Throughout the official Picnic, they provided continuous, rapid testing for HIV/HCV, while during the Equality March itself, they distributed prevention packs containing condoms and lubricants to the participants. These actions directly contributed to raising awareness and safety among the festival-goers.
The June edition of the Rainbow Polish Cup once again served as a venue for the Sisters’ intensive prevention initiatives. Their mobile testing point attracted significant interest from both competing athletes and gathered fans. The Sisters proved that health education blends perfectly with promoting an inclusive and active lifestyle.
The Sisters responded to an official invitation from the local Sanepid (State Sanitary Inspection) and participated in the Kalisz Health Week. At a specially prepared booth, they conducted professional campaigns of free screening tests for the residents of Kalisz. Such cooperation was a milestone in building trust and bridges between independent activism and public institutions.
In Warsaw, the Sisters participated in the ceremonial unveiling of the next edition of the Memorial Patchwork project. This moving initiative involves creating personalized fabrics commemorating individuals who passed away due to AIDS-related complications. The Sisters’ presence expressed deep respect, remembrance, and the ongoing fight against the stigmatization of people living with HIV.
During the April Warsaw Fetish Weekend, the Sisters wasn’t present at the crucial Mr Leather and Mr Rubber contests. It was an excellent opportunity for casual conversations, peer education, and visibly rooting the Sisters’ mission within the kink scene.
The Sisters actively joined the celebration of Trans Visibility Days, engaging on multiple levels. They participated in substantive panel discussions dedicated to the specific aspects of mental and physical health, as well as medical care for transgender individuals. The day culminated in their loud, joint participation in the Trans People’s March, serving as a manifestation
