FORUM
1st Filipino-European LGBTQIA+ Advocates Forum
The 1st Filipino-European LGBTQIA+ Advocates Forum is a three-day event that celebrates Filipino LGBTQIA+ persons in Europe. It is the first gathering of its kind for Filipinos in Europe.
The event will include empowered and dedicated Filipinos who are active in LGBTQIA+ advocacy work from diverse backgrounds and expertise.
The Forum aims to provide a safe and collaborative platform for Filipino persons in Europe to connect, share, and learn from each other. We hope that the Forum will inspire and empower participants to contribute in making positive changes in society. The 3-day program will include inspirational talks, knowledge-sharing, and interactive workshops.
During the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other Filipinos who may have experienced similar challenges and discriminations of being a Filipino LGBTQIA+ in Europe. It will be the ideal platform for the community to engage as well as to create a formal network of support.
The organisation
Event Schedule
The 1st Filipino-European LGBTQIA+ Advocates Forum will be held between the International City of Peace and Justice – The Hague and the City of Freedom and Diversity – Amsterdam.
Day 1: Getting to know our Community
Wed, 2 Aug 2023 – The Hague
The Philippine Embassy The Hague
Forum Event – 15:00 – 18:00
Fellowship Dinner 18:30 – 21:30
Registration
Welcome Remarks
Opening Remarks
Lay out the course of event
Presentation of per country issues and concerns
Reception
Day 2: Information and Empowerment
Thur, 3 Aug 2023 – Amsterdam
The Pride Hub, Amsterdam
Forum Event 15:00 – 18:00 TBC
SOGIE Workshop led by Chei Billedo and Chris SB Kopp
Legal Workshop led by Aris Ibarando
Day 3: Vision & Commitment
Fri, 4 Aug 2023 – Amsterdam
The Pride Hub Amsterdam
Forum Event 15:00 – 18:00 TBC
Call to Action / Road Map
Processing the input from day 1
Establishing formal network
Note: We will use English and Filipino languages as medium of communication during the forum and workshops. Please kindly let us know if you need translations in order to attend or participate. Registered participants of the Forum will receive free Dinner (Food&Drinks) from 2-4 Aug 2023.
Public Events
Tulipa Film Showing & Panel Discussion
Thursday, 3 August 2023 – Amsterdam
Time: 19:00 – 20:30 TBC
Tulipa Film Screening
Panel Discussion:
TBC
Trans Health: The harm of self medication
Friday, 4 August 2023 – Amsterdam
Time: 19:00 – 20:30 TBC
Location: Pride Hub
Panel Discussion / Speakers:
TBC
Register to Participate
Registration to the 1st Filipino-European LGBTQIA+ Advocates Forum is now open.
Join us at the International City of Peace and Justice – The Hague and the City of Freedom and Diversity – Amsterdam in August 2023!
Deadline for registration is 8 July 2023.
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