QueerSpace is a
volunteer-led organization based on collective planning and action
which serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Community of
Belfast and Northern Ireland by raising its visibility, supporting its
activities, providing it with
resources and
facilitating
communication
while adhering to the principles of community orientation, freedom of
identity, ethical funding and accessibility.
Northern Ireland Anti-Homophobia Week
runs from 14 - 20 May 2012 and is a unique opportunity for everyone to get
involved in the campaign against intolerance and prejudice.
Research
shows that 2 in 5 lesbian, gay, bisexual people have been the victim of
one or more homophobic incidents within the last 3 years, ranging from
verbal attacks to serious physical assaults.
Every year on 27 January, the world marks Holocaust
Memorial Day.
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) provides an opportunity for everyone to learn
lessons from the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides and
apply them to the present day to create a safer, better future.
The theme for 2012's commemoration is
"Speak Up, Speak Out".
For details of HMD activities taking place in Northern
Ireland, including the main commemorative event, visit the
HMD Trust website.
Every
other Wednesday @ 7.30pm
Check the
calendar for
the date of the next meeting
1st floor, LGBT Centre, 9 - 13 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1
2DX - see location map
Everyone is welcome to the
QueerSpace collective meeting - a space to discuss what's happening in the
LGBT community here and further afield and to get involved with QueerSpace
activities.
If you have any ideas for new
events or activities, come along to QueerSpace's collective meetings and have your
say!
If a meeting is not your 'cup of tea' - come along for coffee at 9pm.
Unite
against Hate is a campaign which aims to see an end to hate crime
in Northern Ireland.
The campaign brings together partners including the
PSNI, and the
Community
Relations Council with those in wider society such as the community
sector, sporting bodies and the media. Its objectives include promoting
diversity and creating a climate of zero tolerance for hate crime and
discrimination.
QueerSpace wholeheartedly supports the Unite Against Hate
Campaign. We will continue to work with all sectors of society to combat
homophobia and all other forms of hate.
We can all play our part in creating a Northern
Ireland society which is peaceful, inclusive and fair for all. Start today
by signing the petition and pledging your support. Together, we can
make a difference.
QueerSpace on YouTube! Well done
to Ken for putting together this movie which charts the history of
QueerSpace and gives a flavour of what we're all about - volunteering,
collective action, events, LGBT activism and above all, FUN!
QueerSpace
is a member of the Coalition on Sexual Orientation.For more information, visit the CoSO
website.
The
appearance of anyone’s image on this website is not an indication of their
sexual orientation.
Last updated:
12 May 2012
Want more info, to pass on a compliment or
complaint or to
volunteer? Email QueerSpace
and let us know. We want to hear from you - make QueerSpace your space.
