Symposium: Advancement of LGBTI Rights in the political sphere

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Organised by: Association Cultural, Informational and Counseling Center Legebitra in cooperation with Pride Parade Association

Language: Slovene (first two thematic talks), English (third thematic talk)

The Association Legebitra and the Ljubljana Pride Association are inviting you to three thematic talks, where we will together with our guests discuss advancement of LGBTI rights in Slovenia. 

When we look at the equality of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people in our country, decades of work and efforts of activists and non-governmental organizations have brought many changes for the better. Undoubtedly, the greatest advancement has been made in the field of same-sex partnerships, where we today have the Civil Unions Act, which has improved the legal situation for same-sex couples. Despite the importance and power of civil society, systemic changes cannot take place if politics, or at least individuals within political structures, are not in their favour.

Programme:

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – LGBT Equality in the Slovenian Political Sphere
With our interlocutors, people who have been an important ally in the pursuit of equality in the last 30 years, we will take a look at the path we have taken and talk about their views on some of the milestones achieved in advancing LGBTI rights.
The round table will be held in Slovenian.

The names of the speakers will be published later.

5: 45 pm – 6: 45 pm – Future Challenges in Achieving Equality for LGBTI People
Efforts for the equality of LGBTI people are far from over. With our speakers, we will discuss the challenges we face and what are the ways to effectively address them.
The round table will be held in Slovenian.

The names of the speakers will be published later.

7:00 pm -8: 00 pm – LGBTI Equality – Challenges Abroad and on International Stage
At the round table, we will talk to the ambassadors and / or deputies about the situation and development of the rights of LGBTI people in their countries and about the possibilities of addressing LGBTI issues on the international stage.
The round table will be held in English.

The names of the speakers will be published later.

After discussions there will be a virtual multimedia exhibition 20 years of Pride parade in Ljubljana.

Due to the measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to limit the spread of coronavirus, registration is mandatory. The form can be found here.

In preparation for the event, we follow all NIJZ (National Institute of Public Health) guidelines for ensuring safety.

Event is part of symposium LGBTIQ+ rights in Ljubljana, organised by Pride Parade Association as part of the 20th anniversary of the Pride Parade in Ljubljana.

Event is co-financed by City of Ljubljana.
Event is co-organised by The Vodnik Homestead (Vodnikova domačija Šiška).

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Activities, programs and projects of the  Information Center Legebitra are co-financed by: Foundation for the Financing of Disabled and Humanitarian Organizations in the Republic of Slovenia – FIHO. The views of the organization do not reflect the views of FIHO.

This post is also available in: Slovenščina (Slovenian)