Joelle Marcelle Antson: Shame silences, pride heals at the Baltic Pride 2026

This June, Tallinn becomes the heart of the Baltic LGBTQ+ community as it hosts the Baltic Pride 2026; returning to the Estonian capital under the theme “Silence won’t defeat hate”, the festival is both a celebration of visibility and a reminder that silence can never be mistaken for safety. For queer people, it is a reminder that hiding has never truly protected us and that visibility – or audibility – is a collective act of resistance. For heterosexual and cisgender allies, it is a call to action: do not stay silent. The safety and rights of LGBTQ+ people are strengthened when your voices join ours. Continue reading Joelle Marcelle Antson: Shame silences, pride heals at the Baltic Pride 2026 at Estonian World.