Police confront Billboard Chris as he speaks out against radical gender ideology in Davos

Swiss authorities briefly detain Canadian activist Billboard Chris as he attempts to engage with people outside the World Economic Forum, where the world’s powerful elite have gathered.

Avi Yemini
  |   January 22, 2026   |   News Analysis   |   3 Comments

Article by Rebel News staff

Canadian activist Chris Elston, known as Billboard Chris, was briefly detained by local police over his iconic sign stating “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.”

The sign, used to spark conversations about radical transgender ideology, has drawn attention from authorities during the World Economic Forum.

Chris was approached by police, asked for identification, and initially told he might require a permit for his demonstration. After calmly explaining his position, Chris was allowed to remain and continue engaging with the public.

“Children cannot consent to puberty blockers. That seems to be a crime now here in Davos,” Chris said, highlighting the irony given the forum’s theme this year of encouraging dialogue. Passersby expressed support for his message.

Chris plans to continue taking his message to more streets around the world, emphasising that raising public awareness about children’s health is a global issue, not just a local debate.

His determination to stand by his beliefs and educate the public was ultimately successful, allowing him to continue using his billboard as a platform to raise awareness about the risks of puberty-blocking drugs and hormone treatments for minors.

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Avi Yemini

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Avi Yemini is the Australia Bureau Chief for Rebel News. He's a former Israeli Defence Force marksman turned citizen journalist. Avi's most known for getting amongst the action and asking the tough questions in a way that brings a smile to your face.

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  • Bernhard Jatzeck
    commented 2026-01-23 23:25:20 -0500
    Oh, dear, someone’s denying the “settled science”….. (sarcasm = off)
  • Bruce Atchison
    commented 2026-01-23 20:02:53 -0500
    I’m reminded of people who warn against tantrum throwers and saying don’t get them angry. The truth is supposed to hurt. The pain is meant to get people to correct the course of their lives. Just as we learn not to touch hot things, these deluded wokesters need to realize that those boundaries are there for a good reason.
  • Anthony Salotti
    commented 2026-01-23 07:57:34 -0500
    The truth hurts don’t it you powerful elitist’s