There will be three workshops during the weekend. Each workshop will be have 3-4 panelists who speak for less than 10 minutes, followed by a lengthy discussion amongst everyone. We hope to lead each workshop into ending with a definite conclusion in the form of an action group on a specific issue.

The three themes are :

* Homonormativity, corporatisation of the Dutch gay scene, and classism within the LGBT community,

* Islamophobia and the Dutch right wing and their links to 'gay rights' and racism within the community

* Sexism and transphobia within the LGBT community, and how we do we evolve a common political platform

The contents of each of these workshops are described here in detail.

Queer pride march

We will also be organising an anti-racist anti-sexist queer pride march on sunday afternoon and we invite everyone - individuals and organisations - to join us. We hope to make use of this march to announce the conclusions of the discussions and the formation of the action groups and also to attempt a LGBT/queer pride march which is non-commercial, politically inspired, and inclusive.

Party

There will be a fabulous queer party on saturday night at the venue as well, with performances ! Details to follow ...

Queer media

We will have film screenings at the venue as well as an art space for use by anyone to work on projects related to a political lgbt/queer theme.

Programme

March 27th
12.00 : Lunch
13.00 : Discussion 'Homonormativity, comercialisation of gay culture, and class'
16.00 : Discussion 'Sexism and Transphobia'
19.30 : Dinner
22.00 : Queeristan Party

March 28th
12.00 : Lunch
13.00 : Discussion 'Racism, LGBT asylum and migration rights, homophobic violence and islamophobia'
16.00 : Closing session

Partially supported by XminY
Website Queer NL

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