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On Sunday, October 27th, participants at AMC 2024 will be invited to join a number of exciting workshops facilitated by delegates of IGLYO Member Organisations. On the morning of Friday the 25th of October you will be asked to choose your preferred session, so please check out what's on offer below, and come to AMC 2024 with you choices ready. 


Workshop spaces will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis, so prpeare your choices ahead of time to avoid disappointment. 


Queering Asylum in the EU 

Artemis Akbary (all pronouns), Executive Director at ALO: Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization, Czech Republic


This workshop will explore the unique challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in Europe. Participants will learn about the specific threats and discrimination these individuals encounter, both in their home countries and within the EU asylum system. 


Participants will discuss barriers such as lack of understanding of LGBTIQ+ issues among asylum officials, cultural stigmatisation, and the need for safe housing. The workshop will also present practical recommendations for improving conditions and ensuring better protection and support for LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers, fostering a more inclusive and equitable asylum process in the EU.



Soundscape of Souls

Blin Sali (He/Him), Youth Coordinator at Aleanca — Alliance Against LGBTI+ Discrimination, Albania


"Soundscape of Souls" aims to empower participants to express emotions through music and body-based exercises, fostering communication and emotional awareness. Activities include synchronised beat-making and group exercises like clapping and singing. Participants engage in active music listening and they explore the relationship between their emotions and the messages conveyed by music, be it from the lyrics or the instruments being played.


Through these activities the workshop will:

  • Facilitate emotional expression and exploration.
  • Promote communication and connection through collaborative activities.
  • Enhance participants' emotional awareness and introspection.
  • Help participants' discover healthy coping mechanisms through music.
  • Provide relaxation and enjoyment through engaging in musical experiences.



Tackling the Anti-Transgender Movement in Our Way

Sanjiboni Sudha (She/Her) - Executive Director of Inclusive Bangladesh CIC, UK


The anti-transgender movement is on the rise around the world. Both governments and religious/social groups are acting as active participants in propagating anti-gender and anti-trans ideologies. In the UK, the government's proposed anti-trans bills, while the growing anti-transgender movement in Bangladesh hit the facilitators' organisation, Inclusive Bangladesh, hard in 2023 and 2024. 


As a result they had to take various measures to tackle these dual challenges across two continents. Through this workshop, the participants will get hands-on experience and practical solutions taken from real life scenarios to tackle anti-transgender movements both in European and South Asian settings.



Queer Creative Writing 

Milicia Crkvenjakov (She/They), Volunteer at Moja Mavrica (My Rainbow Institute), Slovenia


This workshop will provide space for participants to get creative without any pressure to create something "good". Through various writing games, both group and individual, we will get creative writing juices flowing and enjoy some quality writing time without any expectations for results.


The workshop is participant-led and participants can choose what they want to write about, allowing all to express themselves and the topics they are passionate about. The workshop is broken up into activities that last 10-15 minutes which allow people to participate both by just writing, or — if they wish — sharing their writing with the rest of the group.



Pride Without Profit: Organising Trans Prides for True Liberation

Ollie Bell (They/He), Education Coordinator at ShoutOut, Ireland


This workshop draws on the facilitator's own experience as an organiser of Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin. Participants will learn about how organisers have dealt with far right disruptions, raised funds outside of corporate opportunities, making pride accessible, building solidarity with other grassroots organisations, etc. 


This workshop is for any activist itching for something more than the corporate rainbow fest Pride has come to represent. Here, Pride as a protest is not just some abstract debate but a reality within our grasp. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions, share their own experiences and draw inspiration from each other.



Podcasting for LGBTQI Youth: Voices, Tools, and Mindsets

Nigar Safarova (She/They), Project Manager at Onlar Eylenir Queer Media Portal, Azerbaijan


This workshop will explore the essentials of podcasting, covering technical aspects like editing and equipment, as well as the psychological considerations for creating inclusive content. 



Participants will learn how to produce high-quality podcasts that amplify LGBTQI voices, focusing on storytelling techniques, sound design, and mental wellness in media creation. The session aims to empower attendees with the skills and confidence to share their stories effectively.