About
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009MISSION STATEMENT: The NOH8 Campaign is a charitable organization whose mission is to promote marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest.
On November 4, 2008 Proposition 8 passed in California, amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The defeat provoked a groundswell of initiative within the GLBT community at a grassroots level, with many new political and protest organizations being formed in response.
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest.
Nine years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 56,000 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more from across the globe.
While inspired by the passage of Prop 8 and the fight for marriage equality, the scope of the NOH8 Campaign has grown to stand against discrimination and bullying of all kinds. The message of 'No Hate' can be interpreted and applied broadly, and everyone can relate to the message of NOH8 in their own way.
The NOH8 Campaign has received overwhelming support from around the world, and has appeared in various local and national news programs and publications. The images are widely used on various social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to proudly show support for equal rights.
To date, NOH8 Campaign has hosted official photo shoots in 48 of the 50 United States (plus D.C.) and 20 countries around the world. While our work continues here in the US, we must not forget that there are still places around the world where simply being who you are means living in fear for your life every single day. Our mission to promote love, acceptance and respect for all human beings will continue in pursuit of #NOH8Worldwide.
The NOH8 Campaign is a charitable organization registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation. Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign are used to promote and raise awareness for Marriage Equality and anti-discrimination on a global level through an educational and interactive media campaign. You can view the NOH8 Campaign's Form 990's here.
The NOH8 logo is a registered trademark of the NOH8 Campaign ( www.noh8campaign.com )
Copyright © 2015 NOH8 Campaign. All rights reserved
Wichita is nice this time of the year!
lojo 08/23/2010 20:13
we need you guys to come to atlanta!! this is where there are a lot of african americans who are out and want to be heard and express it.
ATLANTA,GA>>>PLEASE
Stefan Riley 08/25/2010 18:44
Is NOH8 coming to North Carolina
Kendall 08/26/2010 07:58
Time to go el salvador... Come to el Salvador We just allowed same sex marriages and it's time for us to fight for you guys too!
byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:44
Time to go el salvador... Come to el Salvador We just allowed same sex marriages and it's time for us to fight for you guys too!
byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:44
i know the el salvador is far from your country but i think your campaign would be of great help for the awareness of the GLBT movements happening around the world... i'd be glad to help in any possible way that i can...
byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:50
i know the el salvador is far from your country but i think your campaign would be of great help for the awareness of the GLBT movements happening around the world... i'd be glad to help in any possible way that i can...
byron ariel torres alas 08/28/2010 05:51
come to Toronto in Canada :)
JeffTyler 08/28/2010 06:03
come to london ontario canada
Tammy Heddington 08/29/2010 02:48
Vancouver, Canada!!
Brendan Simpson 08/29/2010 02:49
When are you coming to MIAMI?!
Bea Henington 08/29/2010 04:12
Please come to do a photo shoot in Philadelphia, PA. We need to get the NOH8 Campaign in the Northeast U.S.
Steven Inghram 08/29/2010 15:43
thank you for your time in Hawaii. -aloha!
Clifford Cabiles 09/01/2010 13:24
COME TO TORONTO PLEASEEEEEE :D <3
Cassie Robertson 09/03/2010 04:11
Hope to see the ones from OC Pride soon - Thanks!
robert bulanadi 09/03/2010 07:00
PLEASE do a photoshoot in Los Angeles again! After the prop 8 fiasco there is even more people determined to show support!
Kiara Mabasa 09/05/2010 06:08
Come to IOWA!
Terri Hale 09/07/2010 03:33
when will you come to SC?? I would love to be a part of this!!!!
Barbara Joy 09/14/2010 03:44
East Tennessee needs your support! Please do a photo shoot here soon!
Kortney Allen 09/14/2010 13:39
It would be amazing if you guys came down to Boston, theres just so many people here who would love to support the NOH8 Campaign. you guys are really amazing, keep up the good work and hopefully I'll see you guys down here in Boston.
Dave 09/14/2010 21:02