Paneldiscussion | when are you LGBTI enough?

Sat Oct 23 2021 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

Mercatorplein 103, 1057 CA Amsterdam, Nederland | Amsterdam

Paneldiscussion | when are you LGBTI enough?
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? DATE & TIME: SATURDAY OCTOBER 23RD | 6 - 8 PM
? LOCATION: OBA Mercatorplein 103, Amsterdam
❓❓ WHAT IS THE PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT? ❓❓
During this panel discussion, we consider the asylum process (done by the IND, Dutch Immigration services) experienced by LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees. This process is anything but perfect. Although the Netherlands is seen, also by LGBTI asylum seekers, as a beacon of hope and LGBTI rights, it uses a policy that is full of stereotypes and generalizations. As a result, many LGBTI asylum seekers are wrongly designated as not being LGBTI+ enough/sufficient and are sent back to a country where it is life-threatening for them.
In addition, the safety of LGBT asylum seekers is not sufficiently guaranteed in asylum seeker centers and there is little support for them. We will talk about this, to listen to each other's stories and concerns, to share experiences, to hear, and to ask what the various organizations do for the community.
When are you LGBTI enough?, does that even exist at all?, and of course we want to provide empowerment, advice, and tips. With this, we hope to draw extra attention to the subject, with the message that being LGBTI+ is diverse and not a few stereotypes and generalizations written down in a book. We also hope to make sure people know better how to deal with the situation and what we can do to help one another.

PROGRAMME SATURDAY OCTOBER 23RD | 6 - 8 PM
? Welcome word by moderator: Irene Hemelaar
? TALK 1: The policy of the asylum process (the experiences of the organizations)
Which is about the IND and COA, by LGBTQ+ Asylum support, Coc cocktail Amsterdam, Respect2Love, etc.
? TALK 2: The stories
Stories by (bicultural, POC) LGBTI asylum seekers who have experienced the process.
? TALK 3: When are you sufficiently LGBTI???
Everyone can participate in this, we are looking for answers for ourselves, but we also encourage empowerment, because no book determines how you should be LGBTI. Just be yourself.
?? BORREL/DRINKS/FOOD
The panel discussion is followed up by a BORREL/reception of drinks and refreshments. You can freely take a look at the exposition and network.
?️‍??️‍⚧??? PLEASE RSVP!
Because we want to create a safe space for LGBTI people and their (straight) allies and friends, it is necessary to mail us to be placed on the guest list. IMPORTANT, there is only room for about 55 people.
? MAIL US AT:
[email protected]
?? Language ?? (??)
The spoken language will be English, but it is totally fine to say or ask something in Dutch. The moderator will help you out and it will be an open space to interchangeably ask questions or speak in Dutch and English.
Why English? Because we are also aware that there are LGBTI asylum seekers, refugees interested in coming and are still in the process of learning Dutch.
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Mercatorplein 103, 1057 CA Amsterdam, Nederland, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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