Gypsy, Roma, Travellers, Sinti LGBTIQ Communities Training day

Friday 14 December 2018
09:00 to 16:30

The aim of the training is to make the general public aware that the intersection between these two groups is filled with real people. They face a specific set of problems and they have a specific advantages. Being able to take advantage of this for everyone’s benefit begins with awareness.

This training is intended for the general public. Participants should hopefully include a mixture of both Romani and non-Romani, LGBT and non-LGBT audiences, and any other non-expert. This is not a forum for researchers to gather data. This is a safe space for sharing experiences, anecdotes, practical information, and building a network of supporters.

During the training, there will be:

- a history of the LGBT Roma movement will be presented,

- a summary of the first two international conferences in Europe

- the questions discussed and the conclusions brought about by these two conferences

- practical exercises dividing participants into small groups will try to develop how to create a more inclusive environment, how can we ensure all voices are heard, and how can we reach a wider audience, and what the benefits are

William Bila Consultant for Romani Cultural and Arts Company said: “Being visible within our communities, at the intersection of our communities, is not just for the sake of being visible even though it would suffice as a valid reason to simply remind everyone of our existence. We are here because we have something more to offer, to initiate a convergence of actors to unite in our common struggles against the dehumanizing effects of stereotypes that make assumptions based on misperceptions about ‘the other’.”

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Contact The Romani Cultural & Arts Company
Location
Friends House, 173 – 177 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BJ
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Cost £124.66 or £108.39 early bird