An excerpt from "For the Colonized Body, Tattoos Are Reclamation", Gabes Torres for Yes Magazine

[...] Alaga and Lacsamana share a similar hope to have more women and queer folks in the tattooing world, as studios have been predominantly masculine in the Philippines. Because tattooing is a vulnerable endeavor for the client, a warmer and perhaps more nurturing energy can provide safer spaces that honor the client’s trust and boundaries. Lacsamana also desires to reframe ideas surrounding femininity and tattoo designs. Floral and soft designs are often mocked and belittled, to which she responds, “Why is girliness a bad thing? I love stepping into my femininity.” She hopes that the tattoo world may welcome the interplay of softness and fierceness, power and gentleness, when it comes to tattoo design selection.

Lacsamana imagines tattooing as a way to give talismans to her clients. She shares that the process turns the client’s vision into something tangible, and, by embedding it onto the skin, “alchemizing tattoos into a talisman.” As a tattoo artist, she understands the mutual healing of this process, being a witness and creator who illustrates chapters of other people’s lives on their bodies.

There is something medicinal in choosing the kinds of scars that mark us. In these practices, we get to decide on these wounds and welcome them, as opposed to the ones that invade us without our consent. Through catharsis and colors, we are free. By our own wounds, we heal.

Comics: https://ironcircus.com/pride/

comics for lgbtqia+ anti-discrimination and inclusion

CRASH comes from the need of giving voice to a minority group, the LGBTQIA+ community, which is experiencing discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics in various contexts such as, at work, school; at restaurants, bars and shops; in accessing housing, healthcare or social services (FRA, A long way to go for LGBTI equality, 2020). CRASH wants to raise awareness, give visibility and a proper space of representation to the LGBTQIA+ community, by using the medium of comics designed by youth. It will design, develop and test a cooperation model, based on youth artistic and creative skills, to provide a space to break down society's prejudices and stereotypes.

https://www.crashproject.eu/?fbclid=PAAaaAaPqft_ybBTKFAis4awD-zTfRQvdrm_H2B3lLWgiZQqj7-OlO8yZ32xI

THE SECOND SAFEST MOUNTAIN is a 100-page, standalone digital comic about leaving the mountain dedicated to sacred women, and the repercussions of entering the world below. Written and drawn by Otava Heikkilä.

This is comic contains violence, sexual imagery and body horror.

https://claystorks.itch.io/the-second-safest-mountain

The Better Society Masterclass focuses on how to build an inclusive and equitable society through co-creation, collaborations and partnerships. Through inspirational talks, upskilling sessions and workshops led by international social leaders, the Better Society Masterclass provides change agents with a barrier-free platform to accelerate their efforts and make a bigger impact.

Are you a change agent willing to amplify your collective impact in support of the LGBTQIA+ community? Apply today to stand the chance of being among the ±30 participants attending the masterclass in person - with hotel nights, meals, social activities and optional participation in our Boat Parade for Pride Amsterdam on Saturday, 5 August all paid by The Social Hub. Applications close on Monday, July 3; the selected ±30 participants will receive official confirmation by latest Friday, July 7.

https://www.thesocialhub.co/better-society-masterclass/

Una persona ha bisogno di info:

"Sto cercando da un anno di prenotare la prima visita di chirurgia s3nologica all'ospedale di Verona.

Sono alla quinta impegnativa che per il CUP non va bene. Questa volta a detta dellx operatorx "non si sa se l'esenzione non è disponibile per quel tipo di visita o non funziona il sistema di prenotazione".

Magari qualcunx che è riuscitx a prenotarsi sa dirmi se devo fare impegnativa senza esenzione oppure è l'ennesimo modo per mettere i bastoni tra le ruote?"

Il 4 giugno Mush sarà tutto il giorno a Milano, tranne sera. Scrivete a @rawpancake per beccarsi 🍄

Edo_knights sta creando un database con informazioni utili per chi vuole sottoporsi a mastectomia all’estero

(Chiunque abbia il link può modificare e aggiungere info se ne ha)

https://linktr.ee/edo_knights?fbclid=PAAaZHPh2l6381B_DUxJ2dmukdS-XUGRakKDi2WCyN7kiI1Hc9BnrrONEMsOg

https://www.crashproject.eu/?fbclid=PAAaaAaPqft_ybBTKFAis4awD-zTfRQvdrm_H2B3lLWgiZQqj7-OlO8yZ32xI

They are accepting portfolios and comic ideas (optional) by queer artists in EU 18-30 years old (you can apply if you're 30)

https://www.crashproject.eu/
They are accepting portfolios and comic ideas (optional) by queer artists in EU 18-30 years old (you can apply if you're 30)
Deadline extended to august 11th

MANINE DI LUCERTOLONA FEST
28 + 29 + 30 LUGLIO
BREAD&ROSES, via amendola 189/a, BARI

"28 e 29 ci saranno tantissimi banchetti,
concerti a cura di @localedischi, workshop incredibili (produzione zines analogiche, carta riciclata, scandeggiamento magliette/generici tessuti)
e poi il 30 ci riposiamo, ci sediamo e vediamo tantissimi corti/film, mentre vere lucertole passeggiano sul muro dove proiettiamo.

venite in tantə, venite con le tasche piene di sassi (moneta delle lucertole) e con gli occhi pieni di té (preferibilmente freddo).

a presto !!"

https://www.instagram.com/camerettaeditrice/

https://www.violawalkhome.com/it/
Viola gestisce un servizio di videochiamata 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, per tutti coloro che vogliono essere accompagnati quando tornano a casa la sera.

Sto raccogliendo in questa pagina link a eventi e festival, o siti e canali che raggruppano queste info.
https://queermushroomforest.weebly.com/festival-ed-eventi.html

L'idea è di avere un archivio, dove aggiornare le date di anno in anno delle nuove edizioni dei festival che si ripeteranno. Aiutatemi a compilarlo e segnalatemi se ci sono riserve per gli eventi segnati finora.

La PrEP gratuita è già gratis in alcune regioni. Da settembre speriamo che si adeguiamo anche le altre 💪💪

📍Contatta il centro PrEP più vicino a te https://bit.ly/chitisegueprep

🔗 Visita prepinfo.it per tutte le info sulla PrEP

✍️ Scrivimi o a info@prepinfo.it se hai ancora dei dubbi

❤️ Se sei in PrEP o vorresti iniziarla, condividi la grafica nel tuo profilo e tagga prepinitalia

Questionario in varie lingue

https://www.lgbtiqsurvey.eu/lgbtiq/?fbclid=PAAaY3_1mR5iWE-pQAb0k0U8DwW2v3Dyvy3pdwJBpHv21Row1lkIzNWjCn-Ak