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Queer solidarity in times of war and conflict

Pavlos Zannas Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Dr. Kalliopi Chainoglou Associate Professor - Department of International & European Studies, University of Macedonia   Rina Braimi Program Director at CEL Biography: Rina Braimi is a Sociologist who during her study has focused on gender, sexuality, gender representation, gender equality, and beyond. Rina Braimi has been a human rights activist for more than a decade involved in various ... Read More

Creating safe spaces for LGBTI+ refugees and migrants

Green Room Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Sofia Zachariadi Co-Founder at Emantes Biography: Sofia Zachariadi is co-founder of the LGBTQIA+ Refugees Welcome and Emantes – International LGBTQIA+ Solidarity initiatives. At Emantes, Sofia actively supports LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers through the "Emantes' Support Line," a helpline connecting those seeking assistance and services with internal and external resources.   Parvi Palmou Head of the Department of Health for ... Read More

Influencing society through social media

Olympion Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Vasili Yadchanka J4t Board Member, Editor-in-chief at Gaypress.eu/Gpress.info, “Journalists for Tolerance” Human Rights Initiative, J4t   Gigi Gorgeous YouTube star, transgender activist, author, television personality, actress, model and LGBTQIA+ icon Biography: Gigi Lazzarato Getty (Gigi Gorgeous) is a YouTube star, transgender activist, author, television personality, actress, model and LGBTQIA+ icon. In 2017, her award-winning feature-length documentary This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous premiered ... Read More

Workshop on Inclusive Volunteering: Supporting Community Empowerment

Green Room Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Richard Stevens Chairperson, Pride in Gloucestershire Biography: Richard (he/him) is the chairperson of Pride in Gloucestershire (UK) and has been involved in the running of Pride organisations and supporting our LGBTQ+ community for the last 11 years. He has also previously been involved in running community volunteer-led events since 2002. In his day job as an Accountant, Finance Manager and ... Read More

“LGBTIQ+ Diplomatic Networks: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Steps”

Pavlos Zannas Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Symeon Keletzis, Vice President of Égalité, European External Action Service Biography: Symeon Keletzis is Vice President of Egalité, the EU institutions, Bodies and Agencies LGBTI+ staff Association, elected member of the Staff Committee of the EU Diplomatic Service as well as member of the European External Action Service Joint Committee for Diversity and Inclusion. He has also served as ... Read More

Queer realities in the Balkans: Solidarity and unity for a brighter future

Olympion Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Filip Vulović Progamme Assistant at Civil Rights Defenders and Pride Belgrade Representative Biography: Filip Vulović is human rights activist from Belgrade, Serbia, with a years-long experience in the LGBTI+ movement, as well as transitional justice and post-war reconciliation among youth in the Western Balkans. Filip works at Civil Rights Defenders, an international human rights organization that supports human rights ... Read More

From friendly to welcoming to affirmative. How can Orthodox communities be inclusive for LGBTI+ persons?

Pavlos Zannas Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Misza Czerniak Co-President of European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups Biography: Misza Czerniak was born in Moscow, Russia but since 2011 has been living in Warsaw, Poland. He is an Orthodox Christian and a gay man. He currently serves as the co-president of the European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups, an umbrella association of over 40 groups from all ... Read More

Intersectional Policy-Making in Action: Turning Theory into Practice

Green Room Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Cianán Russell Senior Policy Officer, ILGA Europe Biography: Cianán Russell is a Senior Policy Officer at ILGA-Europe based in Brussels, Belgium, working on policy and advocacy relating to trans, intersex, health, conversion practice, data collection, and the anti-gender movement in Europe and Central Asia. They started LGBTI activism in the US in 1996, and have previously worked with the ... Read More

European LGBTIQ policy-making: advancing equality vs preventing the backsliding

Olympion Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Dr Carla Maria Reale Postdoctoral researcher - University of Genova, Member at Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies - University of Trento Biography: Carla Maria Reale holds a PhD in Comparative Public Law. She is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Genoa and a member of the Board of the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies at ... Read More

Gendered Refugee Experiences: Supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals in Greece

Pavlos Zannas Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Sofia Papadopoulou Journalist/Editor-in-chief, Full member of the Editors’ Union of Macedonia and Thrace Daily Newspapers (ESIEMTH), the International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists and Active member of the Association of Balkan News Agencies-SE Europe since 1999 and the Mediterranean Alliance of News Agencies (AMAN) Biography: Journalist/Editor-in-chief Fields of journalistic interest: Diplomatic affairs, energy, migration. Studied ... Read More

How can society be more inclusive towards LGBT families?

Green Room Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Stella Belia President at Greek Rainbow Families Biography: Stella Belia is 58 years old, the biological mother of two boys - according to their own statement - but also of many others who see her as the "mother of the group". She defines herself as a woman, a lesbian, an activist, the president of the Rainbow Families and a ... Read More

Closing of the Conference

Olympion Hall Aristotelous Sq. 10, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Moderator: Dr. Kalliopi Chainoglou Associate Professor - Department of International & European Studies, University of Macedonia   Margaritis Schinas Vice-President EU Commission    Michael O'Flaherty Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe   Miltos Pavlou Socio-Legal Researcher and EU LGBTIQ Survey Manager, EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)   A. Chaber Executive Director at ILGA-Europe Biography: A. Chaber is the ... Read More