Advocacy & Impact

Join us for the official launch of SHÉLA, a new global community created for women who love women. Learn about our vision, meet the founding team, and connect with women from around the world during this special virtual event on the 15 of August.

SHÉLA Global's first SHÉLA Rant brought queer women together from across the world for laughter, meaningful conversations, and unexpected connections. Join us for the next gathering on 25 July.

Online queer communities have transformed the way lesbian and queer women connect, creating spaces where support, friendship, and visibility can thrive across borders. In a world where many still experience isolation, these digital communities offer a sense of belonging and affirmation. Through shared stories, meaningful conversations, and collective support, sapphic voices are becoming louder, stronger, and more visible, helping to build a future where everyone feels seen, v

What kind of ancestor will you be? Building inclusive communities isn't about changing the world overnight. It's about the small, everyday acts of making space, listening deeply, and helping others feel they belong. These choices create lasting legacies that shape stronger, more connected communities for future generations.

Every Pride Month, the same conversations seem to return: visibility, belonging, representation, and safety. But what if repetition isn't a sign of stagnation? What if it reflects the reality that people are still living these experiences every day? In this reflection, SHÉLA Global explores why some conversations remain necessary, long after the Pride flags come down.

IDAHOBIT stands for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed every year on May 17. It is a global awareness day that highlights the discrimination and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people while celebrating progress toward equality and inclusion. The IDAHOBIT Meaning goes beyond its acronym; it is a reminder that visibility, safety, and human rights are essential in every society.

Are you an ally or just an observer? It’s easy to support a cause when everyone is watching. It’s much harder to speak up when you’re the only one in the room who notices something is wrong. In our latest feature on the SHÉLA blog, we explore the 5 pillars of active allyship, including the one thing most people get wrong when they’re called out.