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Feminist Rising: Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements

17 May • 18:00 WAT

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Feminist Rising: Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements

The event is a virtual public discussion on Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements.

The event will feature 4 seasoned LGBTQI+ activists as speakers discussing on diverse topics including:
1. Building Solidarity and Community Power:
*Emphasize the importance of building solidarity between feminist and LGBTQ+ communities, and discuss strategies for maximizing community power.
*Highlight the role of grassroots activism, and discuss ways to amplify marginalized voices.
2. Understanding the Challenges:
*Discuss the intersection of feminism, transphobia, and homophobia, and the impact of anti-rights movements on marginalized communities.
*Explore the ways in which systemic oppression affects different groups
3. Navigating Resistance and Pushback:
*Discuss the challenges of navigating resistance and pushback from anti-rights movements, and share strategies for resilience and resistance.
*Explore the role of advocacy, activism, and community-led initiatives in pushing back against oppressive forces.
4. Creating a More Inclusive Future:
*Envision a more inclusive future and discuss ways to create a world where feminist and LGBTQ+ communities can thrive.
*Discuss policy changes that can promote inclusivity, and emphasize the importance of continued activism and advocacy.

The event will also feature comments, interventions and questions from listeners.

Details

Date:
17 May
Time:
18:00 – 20:00 WAT
Event Category:
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Location

Venue name
Nigeria
Address
Abeokuta, West Nigeria + Google Map