Pride season is just around the corner – usually a reason to celebrate and dust off our flags.
But just like during some of the first Prides and CSDs, it’s also fear, anger and sadness that accompany us through this time. We are angry because our existences are being violently denied. We are afraid for everything that has been achieved and could be lost again. We mourn those who are no longer with us.
Nevertheless, our voices should remain powerful and our resistance vigorous. This is why we have created the Queer Action Weeks: to open spaces in which we can collect our strength and prepare for Pride.
In addition to the classic demo training and demo 1×1, we want to offer you a range of events on feminist self-assertion as well as on dealing with dangerous situations – whether in groups or alone.
For example, parkour training in heels allows us to remain glamorous and unashamed in demo situations. A workshop on mental self-defence teaches us how to deal with fear and moments of hopelessness internally and collectively, and anyone who has never moderated a demo but would like to try can pick up those skills with us.
To analyse our situation and exchange ideas, we have also prepared a presentation on this year’s Pride and a panel discussion with guests from queer and anti-fascist groups in Saxony.
Our Prides should remain places made for our desire and our demands. Join us in preventive and active resistance and make sure that CSDs in Saxony do not become spaces of fear and right-wing intimidation.
Click here to get to the overview page of the workshop series.