Following the approval of the Administrative Council, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki will participate in EuroPride 2024, to be hosted in Thessaloniki for the first time, 21-29 June (https://thessalonikipride.com).

Raising awareness within AUTh community toward equitable participation of all members in university life and, in particular, toward the development of a safe and supportive working and learning environment for all LGBTQ+ members of the university community forms part of the ”Action Plan for Gender Equality (GEP) – AUTh”, approved by the Senate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2022. Within this context, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is committed to creating a safe environment of respect and inclusion at the university by implementing good practices.

We invite all members of our university community to join us:

• Film screening:

“AKOE/AMFI: The Story of a Revolution (Just to Sleep on Their Chest)”,

a documentary by Iosif Vardakis

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZMK-xu0RwU

WHEN: Tuesday 25 June 2024, 13:00 until 16:00

WHERE: Main Ceremony Hall, AUTh

The screening will be followed by discussion, moderated by Eleni Kourtidou, journalist.

With:

· Eirini Petropoulou, linguist, translator, LGBTQI+ activist

· Thodoris Antonopoulos, journalist, documentary script consultant

· Nikos Hatzitrifon, “SYMPRAXI – Partnership for Gender”

• Participation at the EuroPride 2024 Parade

Greetings by AUTh representatives and participation at the Parade.

WHEN: Saturday 29 June

MEETING BEFORE THE PARADE: 16:00

WHERE: In front of the statue of Aristotle, AUTh Administration Building

Members of the AUTh community (students and staff) who wish to join the parade may obtain the official AUTh Pride T-shirt during the documentary screening on 25 June.

Contact e-mail: [email protected]