Alexandros (Alex) Birintzis (any pronouns) is a PhD Researcher in the LSE Department of Media and Communications. Their PhD project focuses on how Greek transgender, gender nonconforming and intersex individuals connect with and shape their identities in relation to their Greekness, and how these processes are influenced by migration. To approach these processes, Alex applies queer theory and transgender theory to examine power dynamics, homonormative standards and mobility from and towards oppression. Overall, their main research interests relate to (homo)nationalism, religiosity among LGBTQIA+ people, transgender studies, homonormativity, national belonging, queer migration and human rights. Alongside their PhD journey, Alex is working as Research and Campaigns Assistant in the International Secretariat of Amnesty International, where they are focusing particularly on LGBTQIA+ rights, police violence and the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.