by Ava Wood It’s March 8th, and International Women’s Day (IWD). It is traditionally a day of revolution, of protest … More
Category: Diversity in action
Gender, diversity, and feminism in art and organisations
Eating Disorders Have No Gender
by Chiara Palmeri In our society, there is a strong misconception that eating disorders are predominantly associated with one gender. Whether due to cultural biases or lack of awareness, there is a misguided belief that it is more acceptable for women to exhibit symptoms of an eating disorder than it is for men undergoing the same challenging experiences.
Volop leven en volop liefhebben
by Mylene van der Scheer In deze serie duik ik diep in de boeiende wereld van polyamorie. Samen gaan we op ontdekkingsreis om te begrijpen wat polyamorie precies inhoudt, hoe polyamoreuze relaties eruit kunnen zien, en welke uitdagingen polyamoreuze individuen in het dagelijks leven tegenkomen.
Poem: Radboud doesn’t Reflect
This poem is responding to the Radboud Reflects event from the 7th of September 2023 focusing on the question: Alle meningen welkom op de universiteit? Are all opinions welcome at university?
Trans healthcare now! A 1050 minutes long demonstration in front of Radboud UMC
by Plamena Dimova The protest for transgender* rights took place in front of Radboud UMC on the 30th of September, lasted from 7 in the morning until midnight. This is no coincidence. Currently, the waiting time for trans healthcare in the Netherlands is approximately 150 weeks (3 years!), which means 1050 days of waiting – and thus, 1050 minutes of protesting as a form of resistance.
Poem: Three years down, forever left to go.
By Nanette Ashby
This poem marks the three year anniversary of her diagnosis with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition.
One day, you will all listen! Lucien von Römer, one of the first advocates of gay rights in the Netherlands [Raffia Archief]
Door Wouter Egelmeers
Lucien von Römer (1873-1965) was one of the first physicians in the Netherlands whose goal it was to examine the issue of homosexuality from a scientific position. Up until the eighteenth century, homosexuality or ‘sodomy’ had been an ‘unmentionable vice’ in the Netherlands.
Poem: Equity is Key
By Nanette Ashby
This poem consist exclusively of slogans from posters featured in and chants throughout the Feminist March in Amsterdam on the 5th of March 2023.
On being young and gay in Europe: “It’s not yet ok as long as you don’t dare to be who you want to be”
by Catarina Vila Nova During the Summer months, Esther and Carmen will be riding their motorcycles across 15 European countries in search of what it means to be young and gay in Europe. They will be connecting with partners in film festivals and organizations that advocate for LGBTI+ rights to create a movie platform targeted to professors to get the conversation going in the classroom.
Reclaiming Public Space: Catcalls of Nimma
By Paula Werdnik I met with the two women behind ‘Catcalls of Nimma’ on a rainy and chilly Saturday morning. … More
Looking at Gender Dimensions in Climate Change: Radboud International Women’s Day 2021
By Paula Werdnik “Caring for climate, caring for earth, and caring for people should be at the centre of economic value, … More
An in-depth talk with Berlin-based art collective ‘Curated by Girls’
Curated by Girls is a Berlin based art collective that seeks to challenge the contemporary stigmas surrounding womanhood. Curated by Girls aims to destabilize the norm by showing us a new femininity, fused with progressive ideals and new imaginaries.
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