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In a world where Pride flags wave freely in some streets and are burned in others, queer life is still a radical act of resistance — especially in places like Afghanistan. Recently, two young queer women were arrested, beaten, and face the horrifying threat of being stoned — yes, in 2025 — for simply existing. Their story is not just one of brutality, but of unimaginable courage.
Since the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan’s LGBTQIA+ community has been pushed even deeper underground. Living openly isn’t an option; survival itself becomes an act of defiance. Yet, even in this darkness, people are finding ways to speak, to love, and to resist. Queer Afghans are using encrypted apps, secret networks, and international contacts to share their stories and seek help. They are not silent. They are not invisible.
As a queer community in Brussels — where rainbow crossings colour our streets — we can’t ignore the brutal contrast. But we also shouldn’t turn away in despair. Instead, let’s turn toward solidarity. Supporting organisations that aid LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers, sharing these stories, and advocating for safe migration pathways are ways to make our freedoms mean something more.
Queer joy doesn’t just bloom at Pride parades. It exists in every moment we reach out, speak up, and remember that our liberation is bound up with theirs. So, let’s keep celebrating — loudly, unapologetically — while keeping our hearts and eyes open to those still fighting to be free.
Because no matter where we are — Kabul or Brussels — we are one queer family.
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