April 1, 2007
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Queer eye for the WSF
‘Sexual rights’ as a concept really captured the imaginations of straight and gay alike.
The many African lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex activists made this one of the largest public gatherings mobilizing for sexual rights in Africa to date. The Q-Spot, a venue set up by the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya, was one of the most popular hangouts in the stadium. Numerous workshops, training sessions, debates, film screenings, exhibits and poetry readings were well attended, and there was a real buzz about the place.
‘Sexual rights’ as a concept really captured the imaginations of straight and gay alike. Organizers of a series of events on ‘sexual diversity’ wanted to 'assert the right to self determination', and to invite 'all social movements to make this struggle and this vision of diversity their own.’ They believe that not only is there an affinity among causes and ideas, but that respect for diversity should always be a guiding principle as we search for the political, social and economic alternatives to exclusionary models. If that’s not what the WSF is all about, we don’t know what is!
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Voices from the margins:
Multimedia: video, podcasts, and more.
- Poetry Slam in Zimbabwe
- The House of Hunger poetry slam held in Zimbabwe in 2006, and organised by the Pamberi Trust, showcased young artists performing inspirational work on issues from corporate power to child soldiers. The video features four of the poets.
Published by Pambazuka News.
- Iranian women speak out
- 3 March 2007, London. Women's rights activists marched through the English capital last week to celebrate International Women's Day with a protest against the misogyny of the Islamic regime in Iran and the threat of invasion by the US. Hear the voices of Iranian feminists Azar and Leila Parnian and the sounds of the demonstration as it passed through the heart of the city. Click here to learn more about the campaign.
Produced by Heidi Bachram.
- Raised Voices audio:
- Benny from West Papua on Corporate Power
- Vinayan from India on agriculture
