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,
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
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
The Sisters participated in a Christmas meeting for older members of the queer community. The event was held as part of the Stonewall Senior Group and aimed to combat loneliness and exclusion during the holiday season. The Sisters ensured a warm, family atmosphere, delicious refreshments, and intergenerational integration.
On April 13-14, there will be a special event: the Second Polish-Nationwide Transgender Visibility Day. Its program is even richer and more interesting than during the pioneering edition in 2023. You will have the opportunity to meet amazing figures of the Trans/Non-binary movement, such as Anna Grodzka, Piotr Jacoń, Anu Czerwiński, Anton Ambroziak, Zenobia Żaczek,
