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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Nana, 30, Syrian refugee and artist performs at Lollapalooza festival during a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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Syrian queer artists and refugees The Darvish, 29, Nana, 30, and their crew Sam Day, 28, from Indonesia, Salome Blaque, 34, from Singapore, and Angie, 45, fashion designer of Therapy Berlin brand from Argentina walk towards the stage for the show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants at Lollapalooza festival on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues.

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: The Darvish, 29, Syrian refugee and artist gets ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for the show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Syrian queer artists and refugees The Darvish, 29, and Nana, 30, get ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival before their show for Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Artists The Darvish, 29, Syrian refugee, Sam Day, 28, from Indonesia, Salome Blaque, 34, from Singapore, and Angie, 45, fashion designer of Therapy Berlin brand from Argentina, sing Karaoke at Lollapalooza festival after a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Nana, 30, Syrian refugee and artist gets ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: The Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants performs at Lollapalooza festival on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Sam Day, 28, from Indonesia performs at Lollapalooza festival during a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Sam Day, 28, from Indonesia gets ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Sam Day, 28, trans artist from Indonesia gets ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Salome Blaque, 34, trans artist from Singapore, and the Darvish, 29, Syrian refugee and artist get ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Salome Blaque, 34, trans artist from Singapore, gets ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Dornika, 30, Iranian refugee and artist gets ready backstage at Lollapalooza festival for a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Sam Day, 28, trans artist from Indonesia performs at Lollapalooza festival during a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: The Darvish, 29, Syrian refugee and artist celebrates backstage with his crew at Lollapalooza festival after the show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: The Darvish, 29, Syrian refugee and artist poses for a picture backstage at Lollapalooza festival after the show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: The Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants celebrate after their show at Lollapalooza festival on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Salome Blaque, 34, trans artist from Singapore, performs at Lollapalooza festival during a show of Queens Against Borders, a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants on July 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Queens Against Borders are based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)

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Queens Against Borders is a performance collective with and for trans and queer refugees and immigrants, based in Berlin and Germany since 2015, consisting of international artists from all over the globe including Syria, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Queens Against Borders have raised money for gender affirmation surgeries and self defence workshops, as well as providing a platform for immigrants to speak their own voice and raise awareness for refugee and immigrant issues.

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