Book presentation “Like rooting in quicksand” by LGBT Asylum and LGBT+ Library
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Book presentation “Like rooting in quicksand” by LGBT Asylum and LGBT+ Library
Join us for an event where we present LGBT Asylum’s book “Like rooting in quicksand” (2023).
The book features interviews, articles, art, and poetry and is an anthology of stories about LGBTQI+ newcomers navigating life in Denmark after being granted asylum. The contributions provide insight into the hopes, challenges, and accomplishments of LGBTQI+ persons with refugee backgrounds in Denmark.
“Like rooting in quicksand” has been honoured with the Literature Prize at the Danish Rainbow Awards 2023.
LGBT Asylum will host a panel discussion featuring LGBTQI+ newcomers who have asylum in Denmark. The panel will unfold how it feels to live in uncertainty with temporary residence permits without permanent protection. They will share their definitions of “home” and discuss the importance of queer networks and how an LGBTQI+ community like LGBT Asylum affects their sense of belonging.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to get your hands on a copy of the book.
Panelists:
– Michel (she/her), board member and activist in LGBT Asylum
– Neal (he/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Taym (he/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Mohamad (universal), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Ali (she/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Winston (he/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Michel (she/her), board member and activist in LGBT Asylum
– Neal (he/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Taym (he/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Mohamad (universal), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Ali (she/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
– Winston (he/him), activist in LGBT Asylum
Panel moderator:
-Yanaba Mompremier Rymark Sankoh (she/her), Secretary General in LGBT Asylum
-Yanaba Mompremier Rymark Sankoh (she/her), Secretary General in LGBT Asylum
Interpreter:
-José Benitez (he/him), volunteer in the Mentorship Programme in LGBT Asylum
-José Benitez (he/him), volunteer in the Mentorship Programme in LGBT Asylum
Stage coordinator:
-Emmi Risted Hillig (she/her), contact person and volunteer in the Community Organising Group in LGBT Asylum
-Emmi Risted Hillig (she/her), contact person and volunteer in the Community Organising Group in LGBT Asylum
Hosts:
-Mohammad Allou (he/him), community organiser in LGBT Asylum
-Laura Atlas Goret (they/she), board member in LGBT Asylum
-Mohammad Allou (he/him), community organiser in LGBT Asylum
-Laura Atlas Goret (they/she), board member in LGBT Asylum
Place and accessibility:
The event will take place in the LGBT+ Community House. It’s on the second floor. There’s an elevator in the building, but unfortunately the stairs lift that take you the first four steps into the elevator is out of order these days. Please let us know beforehand if you need help with lift and elevator, as we might provide some assistance.
The event will take place in the LGBT+ Community House. It’s on the second floor. There’s an elevator in the building, but unfortunately the stairs lift that take you the first four steps into the elevator is out of order these days. Please let us know beforehand if you need help with lift and elevator, as we might provide some assistance.
Contact regarding accessibility, Kamille at khk@lgbt.dk
We look forward to seeing you all! 