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“Where Hope Grows” – Youth Exchange in Finland
At the beginning of October we finished a youth exchange in Finland, where our small group represented Ljubljana Pride! Together with 25 other participants we explored the idea of hope – what does it mean to us, where to find it, how to support each other, how to find solace in nature, how to organise…
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Study Visit and Attendance at the ILGA-Europe Conference in Dublin
Last week, part of the Ljubljana Pride team participated in a study visit in Ireland. Over the course of a week, we spent time getting to know different Irish organisations, LGBTIQ+ spaces and activities – supported by our hosting organisation TENI. We discussed the role of the LGBTIQ+ organisations in protection of the core democratic…
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Re-BUILD International Training Seminar: LGBTIQ+ youth homelessness and mental health
Last week, we hosted professionals from France, Poland and Slovenia for an International Training Seminar on LGBTIQ+ Youth Homelessness and Mental Health. The first days we explored non-formal education methods to capacitate individuals on how to facilitate trainings on the topic within their own teams and contexts. The second half of the week shifted to…
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Sustainable merch – Workshop
Where did you get that necklace? You made it yourself?? 🤩 Last Wednesday with Društvo DIH, we again set about crafting unique jewellery that reflects our identities and avoids creating waste. We learned some new techniques of braiding, using wire and combining various donated materials into a beautiful and functional end product, while discussing gender…
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Survey on the experiences of reporting LGBTIQ+ hateful incidents 2.0
Survey on the experiences of reporting LGBTIQ+ hate speech, hate crime and hateful incidents. The second wave of our survey has launched – share your experiences now! Fill out here: https://forms.gle/PA6yAhDinLTvb31k6 The goal of this questionnaire is to better understand the experiences and opinions of LGBTIQ+ individuals who have encountered hate incidents. We aim to…
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Thank You for Pride!
Last week, we once again gathered for our traditional Thank You for Pride! event to celebrate all of you who helped us organise this year’s Ljubljana Pride Festival. We looked through a selection of photos from this year’s festival, read some of the feedback from the evaluations, raised a toast, handed out certificates, said thank…
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ESC call: LGBTIQ+ volunteering ambassador
Ljubljana Pride Association is looking for a volunteer for the position of LGBTIQ+ volunteering ambassador as a part of the European Solidarity Corps Programme! Duration: 7 months – from 1.1.2027 to 31.7.2027Location of the activity: Ljubljana, Slovenia We are looking for someone who: Volunteer’s tasks will primarily include: The project includes fully funded travel, insurance,…
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Call for Volunteers: Lead LGBTIQ+ Tours of Ljubljana!
Ljubljana Pride Association is looking for volunteers who would like to become guides for LGBTIQ+ tours! If you are interested in: … apply HERE. Who are we looking for? Not sure what it would look like? You will always lead the tours in pairs, in either Slovenian or English. Visitors will register for the tours…
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Youth exchange: Sustainable Activism
At the beginning of August, we spent a week in Brežice at our biggest youth exchange to date, with participants from 7 countries! Despite the heatwave, the theme of the exchange – Sustainable Activism – inspired us to engage in exciting and thought-provoking conversations. Throughout the week, we explored LGBTIQ+ activism in Serbia, Montenegro, Armenia,…
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We are looking for an ESC volunteer: junior LGBTIQ+ community manager in Ljubljana
Ljubljana Pride Association is looking for a volunteer for the position ofJunior LGBTIQ+ community manager as a part of the European Solidarity Corps Programme! Start of the activity: between 1.10.2026 – 1.11.2026 End of the activity: 31.5.2027 Duration: 7 – 8 months Location of the activity: Ljubljana, Slovenia We are looking for someone who: Your…
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LGBTIQ+ Youth Exchange
🏳️🌈Queers from Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Armenia and Slovenia. 2 spots are left – and one of them could be yours. From August 3rd–9th in Brežice, Slovenia, we’re hosting a week for LGBTIQ+ young people who are figuring out what activism means to them – and how to fight for our rights without forgetting…
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Strengthening support for homeless LGBTIQ+ youth through international cooperation
Between May 28th and June 1st, Anja, Simona and Shona went on a job shadowing trip to Brussels hosted by our partner organization Le Refuge LGBTQIA+ Opvanghuis. As part of the program, we also attended the international conference of the European Federation of Queer Shelters, which aims to connect organizations that provide support and accommodation…