Imran Nawaz
Imran Nawaz’s campaign, The Power of Positivity, envisions a safer and more inclusive society for LGBTQ+ people by shifting the focus from remedying problems to preventing them. His approach highlights awareness, representation, and collaboration, showing that positivity can be a powerful force for change.
Power of Positivity
At the heart of the campaign are guiding principles framed as different “powers.” The Power of Pride stresses the importance of supporting Pride initiatives, amplifying oppressed voices, and daring to speak out. The Power of Teamwork calls for LGBTQ+ visibility everywhere, from large cities to rural communities, ensuring no one feels excluded. The Power of Information focuses on providing positive role models, sharing nuanced education, and creating space for honest dialogue with young people.
Representation also plays a central role. Through The Power of Visibility, Nawaz emphasizes reaching wide audiences via media, whether through news, infotainment, or comedy, so that LGBTQ+ perspectives become a natural part of mainstream conversations. With The Power of Dialogue and The Power of Allies, he advocates working with political leaders across the spectrum and uniting communities that may hold opposing views, building tolerance and mutual understanding.
The Power of Breaking Barriers highlights the importance of addressing taboo topics, including the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ identities, and finding ways to foster respect in areas where discrimination persists. Finally, The Power of Diversity and Recognizability reminds us that representation must reflect the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ lives.
Nawaz concludes with The Power of “Yes We Can”: the belief that anyone, regardless of background, can contribute to positive change. By focusing on prevention, dialogue, and visibility, The Power of Positivity offers a hopeful vision of a society where diversity is celebrated, barriers are broken, and inclusion becomes the norm.
