Festival of Queer and Feminist Culture Smoqua from October 10th to October 12th in Rijeka through several panel discussions and talks brings opportunities to engage in various topics of great relevance such as: LGBTIQ phobia in education and the position of queer youth in schools, the importance of women, Romani women, and key aspects of feminism, as well as personal queer experiences within public spaces and about rainbow families.
THURSDAY, October 10th 2024
Panel discussion: LGBTIQ phobia in Education + lecture by Peter Dankmeijer // 16:15 – 18:00 // RiHub1
School staff, organisations working with youth, and representatives of relevant institutions will discuss the position of LGBTIQ+ children and youth in schools. They will address the challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ persons in educational system and share best practices for improving the system. Moderator is Anamarija Sočo (Status M) and speakers are:
- Helena de Karina, professor at First Croatian Gymnasium in Rijeka
- Gordana Rešicki Degoricija, librarian at Technical School Kutina
- Michaela Gojevic, student and activist, Initiative AUT
- Višnja Ljubičić, the Ombudswoman for Gender Equality
The panel is followed by the lecture of Peter Dankmeijer, Director of GALE (Global Alliance for LGBT Education) from Netherlands via Zoom platform.
The discussion can also be followed via Zoom.
Address: Ivana Grohovca 1/a.
Archiving Matters // 19:00 – 20:00 // In front of OKC Palach
Are voices of Roma women being heard? Who are the women who shaped feminism in the region? Why is documenting queer experiences and placing them in public spaces important? We are all invited to explore these and many other questions with Alba Hernandez Sanchez from Feminist Collective of Romani Gender Experts, Brigita Miloš from Center for Women's Studies Rijeka and Jan Orlić Krizmanić, author of the blog Kenozoik. In this free-form dialogue, one may find inspiration or a new perspective.
SATURDAY, October 12th
Talk: The journey to (rainbow) parenthood // 15:00 – 17:00 // OKC Palach2
What are the possibilities for and obstacles to LBTQ parenting? Are there supportive practices that contribute to the well-being of our rainbow families? We discuss these and other issues with people from various professional and personal backgrounds. In this safe space and supportive environment, a relaxed conversation will take place, where one can ask all the questions that matter to them. The event will not be photographed or recorded.
Address: Kružna 8.
The content of these activities is responsibility of Lesbian Organisation Rijeka - LORI and does not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the donors.
