\ud83d\udccdBelgrade | \ud83d\uddd3 21-24 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LBTIQ activists, feminists, and allies from the Western Balkans are coming together to tackle the challenges of rising anti-gender movements and promote solidarity across borders.
Main Theme: LBTIQ Women Resisting Anti-Gender Movements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s Joining - Activists and organisations from: Slovenia | Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Montenegro | Serbia | Kosovo | North Macedonia | Albania<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Panel addresses the rise of anti-gender ideologies affecting LBTIQ+ women, covering key topics like mental health, reproductive rights, inclusive education, visibility, and freedom of assembly.
\nModerators:<\/b>
\nJelena Vasiljevi\u0107 (Serbia): Dedicated activist with Rainbow Ignite, where she works to advance LGBTIQ+ rights in Serbia, promoting inclusivity, community support, and cultural preservation.
\n\nHelena Vukovi\u0107 (Serbia): Her activism centers on community support and promoting inclusivity for LBTIQ+ , and she is a woman with trans experience who lives her activism 24\/7.\n
\nPanelists:<\/b>\n
\nElena Petrovska (North Macedonia): Active with ERA LGBTI, supporter of LGBTI individuals facing violence and discrimination, and researcher in the field of anti-gender themes related to LBTIQ women.\n
\nAntonija Stojanovi\u0107 Almesberger (Croatia): A leader in queer cultural activism, Antonija heads social activities, Programme Combatting discrimination and advancing the rights of LGBTI persons at LORI and coordinates Smoqua - Festival of Queer and Feminist Culture.\n
\nRina Braimi (Kosovo): LBTIQ rights advocate advancing inclusive policies and community support in Kosovo, creating safe spaces for marginalized voices.\n
\nBu\u011fu S\u0131la Evren (Turkey): Passionate activist focused on visibility and legal protections for LBTIQ individuals in Turkey, championing safe public spaces.\n
\nJelena \u010colakovi\u0107 (Montenegro): An activist dedicated to advancing LGBTI rights in Montenegro, focusing on legal advocacy, community support, and creating inclusive spaces for the LGBTI community to thrive.\n
\nDajana Baki\u0107 (Bosnia and Herzegovina): LGBTI and women's rights activist working in Sarajevo Open Centre. As President of Rainbow Rose EU, she champions LGBTI equality across Europe.\n
\nXheni Karaj (Albania): A pioneering activist and co-founder of Aleanca LGBT, organizer of Pride events in Tirana, awarded for her unwavering dedication to LGBTI+ rights and social change.\n
\nJoin us for this essential conversation on resilience, advocacy, and transformative change!
\n\nLet\u2019s amplify voices, share strategies, and promote feminist solidarity to create a more inclusive future! \ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AWAKENING is organised by Rainbow Ignite<\/strong> from Belgrade in cooperation with \u0160KUC LL from Slovenia, LORI from Croatia, Sarajevo Open Centre from Bosnia and Herzegovina, STANA, JUVENTAS and Queer Montenegro from Montenegro, Aleanca from Albania, CEL and CSGD from Kosovo, Coalition Margins from North Macedonia, Labris and L*-Communio from Serbia, ERA LGBTI - Equal Rights Association for Western Balkans and Turkey and individual activists from the whole region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \ud83d\udccdBeograd | \ud83d\uddd3 21. -24. studeni 2024. godine Pripremite se za povezivanje, izradu strategije i otpor na konferenciji BU\u0110ENJE – AWAKENING! LBTIQ aktivistkinje, feministkinje i saveznice iz zemalja zapadnog Balkana okupljaju se kako bi se uhvatile u ko\u0161tac s izazovima rastu\u0107ih antirodnih pokreta i promovirale solidarnost preko granica.Tema: otpor LBTIQ \u017eena antirodnim pokretima Sudjeluju aktivistkinje …<\/p>\n