Parallel Session: Lesbian Resistance Against the Far Right

In the face of growing authoritarianism and anti-gender movements, how are lesbians* resisting far-right politics across Europe and beyond? This session brings together activists, researchers, and policymakers to share insights from the frontlines—highlighting strategies of resistance, community organizing, and intersectional advocacy. From Kazakhstan to Brussels, from grassroots mobilization to institutional engagement, we explore how lesbian* voices are fighting back and building power.

Facilitator: Sara Garbagnoli – Sociologist and lesbian feminist, researcher and activist specializing in anti-gender campaigns and feminist theory. She is affiliated with the research centres LEGS (Université Paris 8) and PoliTeSsE (University of Verona). In 2023, she was awarded the Emma Goldman Award for her contributions to feminist scholarship.