Overview
What: Queer Working Group Meeting
When: 20-21 April
Where: Online meeting; ZOOM platform
Age: 18-35 years
Deadline: 18th April 12:00 CEST
Outline
IUSY Queer working group annual meeting aims to provide young activists from member organisations with knowledge on the theme of queer issues and rights aswell as develop, skills and competences to identify and counter homophobic and transphobic attitudes in their political activismand within their organisations.
This years’ working group meeting is recap on the work done in 2020 such as reviewing the 2ndedition of the Guideline on how to be an Ally, presenting the resolution proposal on Queer Issues and Labour Rights and have the space to discuss on queer activism and mental health.
Theme
The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on queer people around the world it undeniable: from social isolation, domestic abuse, higher risk of infection by being part of the risk group (HIV positive, LGBTQI elderly) to online harassment. Among these many issues that queer persons and communities continue facing there is also a huge problem connected with mental health. This is one of the topics that is not widely discussed in our societies and within our organisations. This year, we want to bring our focus on the theme of queer activism and mental health.
Objectives of the meeting
· to acknowledge, define and share on the topic of queer activism and mental health;
· to present the work done in 2020: Guideline on Allyship and proposal for resolution on queer issues and labour rights;
· to continue building a network of queer activists;
· to engage queer activists within the working group, across the different regions.
Facilitators of the meeting
The working group meeting will be facilitated by Laura Loew and Ivan Puh.
Participant’s profile
This activity is aimed towards the activists of IUSY member organisations. Please note that it is required that the participants stay for the whole duration of the activity and also to contribute to the working group after the meeting.
Participants should:
· Belong to IUSY member organisation
· Be aged 18-35
· Has worked in a field concerning LGBTQI issues or is interested in the field
· Availability to contribute to IUSY queer working group activities in future
How to apply
Participants must apply by filling the registration form here or copy/pasting the following link: https://forms.gle/hPKkRccxME2RnvaR9
Deadline to register for the working group is 18thApril, 12:00PM CEST.
Online Meeting
The meeting will take place online, through the online platform Zoom.
It will be in English and without any participation fee.
Participants once confirmed their participation, will receive the programme, more detailed technical information and the link and an entry code to the meeting room.
The event will take place during 2 days for about two hours a day.
Exact time of the meeting will be confirmed as soon as possible. Initially it will start either 1PM or 2PM CEST.
It is important to remember that our events are safe spaces and that we are mindful and respectful towards each other.
Contact
iusy@iusy.org or gohar.ghandilyan@iusy.org