English-speaking trans support group meets the third Tuesday of every month in Andrými (Bergþórugata 20, 101 Reykjavík) 7-10 PM.
Do you want to share your experiences or to find out information about trans related healthcare, information resources or legal processes here in Iceland? Do you want to find support to organise a trans specific event? Would you simply like to relax and have a casual chatty evening and drink tea without the pressure of misgendering and cissexist assumptions? Come to the meeting!
Tea, coffee, zines & revolution.
This is an unprofessional trans-organised group intended for trans and questioning individuals* of all ages, not (cis) family members or allies.
*This means that trans women, non-binary/genderfluid people, trans men, and people questioning their gender identities of all ages are all very welcome! The group is not intended exclusively for foreigners but English is the main language of communication because trans people not fluent in Icelandic are already disadvantaged in accessing care and community support. Of course, if everyone present feels confident speaking Icelandic, the meeting can also be in Icelandic.
The structure of the meetings and discussions is very free and based on everyone’s preferences and needs. If you have an idea you’d like to discuss or any questions related to the support group, please don’t hesitate to send me an e-mail at transsupportgrouprvk@riseup.net.
Name + pronoun tags are available. Washrooms in the space are gender-neutral. The event is meant to be accessible to people with various levels of fluency in English. The entire house is booked for as much privacy as possible.
FB event here. Note: Comments and the event itself is public, but the participant list isn’t visible. It seems like your facebook friends might be able to see you’re going/interested though!
Andrými space is unfortunately currently not accessible (we are working on improving that as soon as possible). There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door), and the washrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most doors in the building).
The meeting is held on the second floor, but can be moved downstairs in case it’s easier to access for someone, just let me know in advance! It is always possible to leave the room anytime, and there is a quiet room just next door. There are both soft, quite low, sofas and chairs to sit on. Andrymi has water, tea, and coffee for everyone.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
– Privacy.
What is said in the room stays in the room. We should not to assume that others go by the same name/pronouns/identity outside the group. We don’t take photos during the meetings.
– Mindfulness that everyone’s journey is different.
There is no hierarchy of being “more genuine” or “more trans,” and our journeys as well as goals and aspirations can be very different. We should always try to speak from personal experience (“I feel…,” “I am affected by…”) instead of speaking on behalf of others.
– Inclusivity.
I want to offer support for as much of the trans umbrella as possible. Trans women, trans men, gender fluid, gender queer, non-binary, dual/multi gender, and those questioning their gender identity – and anyone else seeking support for gender identity. Intersex people who identify as trans are especially welcome!
It’s always really nice and empowering to speak to other trans people and spend time together – this event is meant to make you feel more confident and calmer, not the opposite! Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions/concerns/anything else that would help you to come to the meetings.
An introduction to feminist self-defense (a talk and a short training). No previous experience necessary!
Gender based violence is a prevailing form of oppression towards women and queer people alike (although there are fundamental differences in the way women and queer-identified people get attacked).
Slagtog is a queer-feminist collective which has for a goal to train feminist self-defence.
We reject the idea that practicing self-defence means taking the responsibility away from the perpetrators of violence. It is not the responsibility of the attacked to stop or prevent an aggression, but that doesn’t mean we are not capable to or shouldn’t try to defend ourselves when it comes to it.
We believe that the repeated propaganda about our own powerlessness and incapability to defend ourselves is a patriarchal schema that society uses to keep us from resisting.
And for those of us who do resist, society doesn’t hesitate use its law to deem us guilty of violence.
Accessibility of Andrými:
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral. The event takes place downstairs.
Lunch and crafts is a new cyclic meeting program destined for everyone who would be interested in spending time with people while fulfilling themselves artistically. We will be hanging out every other Sunday at lunch time in Andrymi’s cosy room. It’s an occasion not only to do some crafts, but also to make new friends. Every meeting we will be focusing on different genre of art. If you have a creative mind, but you prefer to express it in a company of people, join us and let’s create together!
This week: knitting, embroidery etc. everything concerning yarn, wool, embroidery floss
If you have some tools and materials (old clothes, tshirts, caps etc. are also available), bring them, if not – we will share. If you would like to pursue any other genre of art, you are welcome to do that.
During meetings we will not only eat lunch and create together, it is also a chance for you to shine. If you would like to sing, read poetry or make out this time even more pleasant, you are welcome to come and use the space as a place of a free expression.
The goal is to destine products of our common work for future fundraising helping the cause of keeping Andrými alive and healthy. (But if you would like to make something only for yourself, that’s ok too!)
The meeting will take place on Sunday from 13:00/15:00 (approximately)
Accessibility The Andrými house has it limits regarding accessibility. We are willing to meet any requests about improving accessibility or assisting anyone that asks. There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door). The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor. The event takes place on the first floor. Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.
Við pöntum saman fræ, kynnumst Vistræktarfélagi Íslands og notum tækifærið til að læra hvort af öðru. / We order seeds together, get to know The Icelandic Permaculture Association and use the day to learn from each other.
Grunngildi vistræktar eru: gætum jarðar, gætum fólks og skiptum rétt. / Ethics of Permaculture are: earth care, people care and fair share.
Við gætum fólks m.a. með því að að versla við eigendarekin fyrirtæki eins og Johnnys seeds og gerum einstaklingum kleyft að rækta lauka gerða fyrir norðlægar breiddargráður. / People care
by shopping with employee-owned companies like Johnnys seeds and allow people to grow onions for northernly latitudes.
Við gætum jarðar m.a. með því að skapa þekkingarsamfélag um ferla náttúrunnar, ein besta leiðin er að sá fræjum. / Earth care by creating a knowledge community about cycles of nature, one of the best ways is to sow seeds.
Við skiptum rétt með því að styðja við verðmæta samkomustaði, þess vegna fer hluti því sem fólk borgar fyrir fræin til Andrýmis. / Fair share by supporting valuable social spaces, therefore a part of the price of the seeds goes to Andrými.
Upplýsingar um aðgengi í andrými
Andrými er flutt í nýtt húsnæði á Bergþórugötu 20. Húsið er því miður ekki aðgengilegt fyrir hjólastóla í augnablikinu en það er mikið forgangsatriði hjá okkur að gera fyrstu hæð hússins aðgengilega sem fyrst. Teikningar af húsinu eru komnar til arkítekts sem er að vinna í teikningu af rampi og aðgengilegu klósetti svo við getum sent þær til Minjastofnunar í umsagnarskyldu og svo til borgarinnar.
Það er eitt þrep við hliðið að garðinum og svo fimm þrep sem leiða upp að aðalinngangi. Hvert þrep er 17sm hátt. Breidd dyra í húsinu er á milli 50sm (dyr að baðherberginu á efri hæð) og 80sm (aðaldyrnar). Dyrnar að fundarherberginu eru 75sm á breidd eins og flestar aðrar dyr í húsinu.
Baðherbergin eru einungis á efri hæð og í kjallara eins og er. Bæði baðherbergin eru kynlaus.
Anarchists from Wroclaw will talk about what anarchism is. We will find out how many anarchist groups in Wroclaw (one of the largest cities in Poland) and what they do.
The meeting will be held in English. We invite you to participate and discuss.
Free admission. Kid friendly
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral, there are name tags and pronoun buttons by the entrance.
The kids room on the second floor can be used for childcare or as a calm space for people who need to be able to opt out of events and minimize input (sound, light, people).
Svandís Anna Sigurðardóttir, sérfræðingur í hinsegin og jafnréttismálum á mannréttinda-og lýðræðisskrifstofu, kynnir samstarfsverkefnið Saman gegn ofbeldi frá árinu 2018 og framhaldið af því verkefni, en það er fyrsta og eina sinnar tegundar á Íslandi.
Saman gegn ofbeldi verkefnið þjónaði því hlutverki að kortleggja heimilisofbeldi gegn hinsegin fólki og hvernig betur mætti þjónusta þann hóp.
Vinsamlegast athugið að viðburðurinn fer fram á íslensku, ensku og íslensku táknmáli. Aðgengi er fyrir hjólastóla. Viðburðurinn er hluti af opinni dagskrá aðalfundarhelgarinnar og því ekki nauðsynlegt að vera félagi til að taka þátt.
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Svandís Anna Sigurðardóttir, LGBTQ+ and Equality Advisor, presents the project Together against Violence, the only of its kind in Iceland.
Together against Violence (2018) is a project by Reykjavíkurborg and the Icelandic Police, which details the problem and possible solutions to domestic violence faced by queer people in Iceland.
Please note that the event is in Icelandic, English and Icelandic Sign language. The space is wheelchair accessible. The event is part of the open program of the Annual General Meeting, and therefore it is not necessary to be a member to attend.
Framsaga og umræður um mögulega framtíð vitundarvíkkandi efna í geðheilbrigðisþjónustu – haldið í sal Íslenskrar Erfðagreiningar í Vatnsmýri fimmtudaginn 12. mars nk. Frá kl. 15:00 til 18:30.
Frummælandi er dr. Robin Carhart-Harris forstöðumaður rannsóknarseturs um vitundarvíkkandi efni hjá Imperial College í London. Robin hefur undanfarin ár leitt rannsóknir á vitundarvíkkandi efnum við háskólann. Eftir hann hafa birst á 6. tug vísindagreina um viðfangsefnið. Hann stýrði m.a. umfangsmikilli rannsókn á notkun psilocybin við alvarlegu þunglyndi og var heimildamyndin Magic Medicine gerð um þær rannsóknir.
Auk Robin munu innlendir fagaðilar halda erindi auk þess sem notendur lýsa reynslu sinni. Í lokin sitja þátttakendur í pallborði þar sem málþingsgestir geta spurt spurninga. Endanleg dagskrá liggur fyrir í byrjun febrúar og verður kynnt hér á viðburðinum og í fjölmiðlum.
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English-speaking trans support group meets the third Tuesday of every month in Andrými (Bergþórugata 20, 101 Reykjavík) 7-10 PM.
Do you want to share your experiences or to find out information about trans related healthcare, information resources or legal processes here in Iceland? Do you want to find support to organise a trans specific event? Would you simply like to relax and have a casual chatty evening and drink tea without the pressure of misgendering and cissexist assumptions? Come to the meeting!
Tea, coffee, zines & revolution.
This is an unprofessional trans-organised group intended for trans and questioning individuals* of all ages, not (cis) family members or allies.
*This means that trans women, non-binary/genderfluid people, trans men, and people questioning their gender identities of all ages are all very welcome! The group is not intended exclusively for foreigners but English is the main language of communication because trans people not fluent in Icelandic are already disadvantaged in accessing care and community support. Of course, if everyone present feels confident speaking Icelandic, the meeting can also be in Icelandic.
The structure of the meetings and discussions is very free and based on everyone’s preferences and needs. If you have an idea you’d like to discuss or any questions related to the support group, please don’t hesitate to send me an e-mail at transsupportgrouprvk@riseup.net.
Name + pronoun tags are available. Washrooms in the space are gender-neutral. The event is meant to be accessible to people with various levels of fluency in English. The entire house is booked for as much privacy as possible.
FB event here. Note: Comments and the event itself is public, but the participant list isn’t visible. It seems like your facebook friends might be able to see you’re going/interested though!
Andrými space is unfortunately currently not accessible (we are working on improving that as soon as possible). There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door), and the washrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most doors in the building).
The meeting is held on the second floor, but can be moved downstairs in case it’s easier to access for someone, just let me know in advance! It is always possible to leave the room anytime, and there is a quiet room just next door. There are both soft, quite low, sofas and chairs to sit on. Andrymi has water, tea, and coffee for everyone.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
– Privacy.
What is said in the room stays in the room. We should not to assume that others go by the same name/pronouns/identity outside the group. We don’t take photos during the meetings.
– Mindfulness that everyone’s journey is different.
There is no hierarchy of being “more genuine” or “more trans,” and our journeys as well as goals and aspirations can be very different. We should always try to speak from personal experience (“I feel…,” “I am affected by…”) instead of speaking on behalf of others.
– Inclusivity.
I want to offer support for as much of the trans umbrella as possible. Trans women, trans men, gender fluid, gender queer, non-binary, dual/multi gender, and those questioning their gender identity – and anyone else seeking support for gender identity. Intersex people who identify as trans are especially welcome!
It’s always really nice and empowering to speak to other trans people and spend time together – this event is meant to make you feel more confident and calmer, not the opposite! Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions/concerns/anything else that would help you to come to the meetings.
**THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO CIS MEN**
Hinsegin gegn kúgun // Queers Against Oppression
An introduction to feminist self-defense (a talk and a short training). No previous experience necessary!
Gender based violence is a prevailing form of oppression towards women and queer people alike (although there are fundamental differences in the way women and queer-identified people get attacked).
Slagtog is a queer-feminist collective which has for a goal to train feminist self-defence.
We reject the idea that practicing self-defence means taking the responsibility away from the perpetrators of violence. It is not the responsibility of the attacked to stop or prevent an aggression, but that doesn’t mean we are not capable to or shouldn’t try to defend ourselves when it comes to it.
We believe that the repeated propaganda about our own powerlessness and incapability to defend ourselves is a patriarchal schema that society uses to keep us from resisting.
And for those of us who do resist, society doesn’t hesitate use its law to deem us guilty of violence.
Accessibility of Andrými:
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral. The event takes place downstairs.
General Assembly of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Ísland.
Allsherjarfundur Heimssamband Verkafólks á Íslandi.
Lunch and crafts is a new cyclic meeting program destined for everyone who would be interested in spending time with people while fulfilling themselves artistically. We will be hanging out every other Sunday at lunch time in Andrymi’s cosy room. It’s an occasion not only to do some crafts, but also to make new friends. Every meeting we will be focusing on different genre of art. If you have a creative mind, but you prefer to express it in a company of people, join us and let’s create together!
This week: knitting, embroidery etc. everything concerning yarn, wool, embroidery floss
If you have some tools and materials (old clothes, tshirts, caps etc. are also available), bring them, if not – we will share. If you would like to pursue any other genre of art, you are welcome to do that.
During meetings we will not only eat lunch and create together, it is also a chance for you to shine. If you would like to sing, read poetry or make out this time even more pleasant, you are welcome to come and use the space as a place of a free expression.
The goal is to destine products of our common work for future fundraising helping the cause of keeping Andrými alive and healthy. (But if you would like to make something only for yourself, that’s ok too!)
The meeting will take place on Sunday from 13:00/15:00 (approximately)
Accessibility
The Andrými house has it limits regarding accessibility. We are willing to meet any requests about improving accessibility or assisting anyone that asks.
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor. The event takes place on the first floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.
Deilum fræjum af lauk / Share onion seeds
Við pöntum saman fræ, kynnumst Vistræktarfélagi Íslands og notum tækifærið til að læra hvort af öðru. / We order seeds together, get to know The Icelandic Permaculture Association and use the day to learn from each other.
Grunngildi vistræktar eru: gætum jarðar, gætum fólks og skiptum rétt. / Ethics of Permaculture are: earth care, people care and fair share.
Við gætum fólks m.a. með því að að versla við eigendarekin fyrirtæki eins og Johnnys seeds og gerum einstaklingum kleyft að rækta lauka gerða fyrir norðlægar breiddargráður. / People care
by shopping with employee-owned companies like Johnnys seeds and allow people to grow onions for northernly latitudes.
Við gætum jarðar m.a. með því að skapa þekkingarsamfélag um ferla náttúrunnar, ein besta leiðin er að sá fræjum. / Earth care by creating a knowledge community about cycles of nature, one of the best ways is to sow seeds.
Við skiptum rétt með því að styðja við verðmæta samkomustaði, þess vegna fer hluti því sem fólk borgar fyrir fræin til Andrýmis. / Fair share by supporting valuable social spaces, therefore a part of the price of the seeds goes to Andrými.
Upplýsingar um aðgengi í andrými
Andrými er flutt í nýtt húsnæði á Bergþórugötu 20. Húsið er því miður ekki aðgengilegt fyrir hjólastóla í augnablikinu en það er mikið forgangsatriði hjá okkur að gera fyrstu hæð hússins aðgengilega sem fyrst. Teikningar af húsinu eru komnar til arkítekts sem er að vinna í teikningu af rampi og aðgengilegu klósetti svo við getum sent þær til Minjastofnunar í umsagnarskyldu og svo til borgarinnar.
Það er eitt þrep við hliðið að garðinum og svo fimm þrep sem leiða upp að aðalinngangi. Hvert þrep er 17sm hátt. Breidd dyra í húsinu er á milli 50sm (dyr að baðherberginu á efri hæð) og 80sm (aðaldyrnar). Dyrnar að fundarherberginu eru 75sm á breidd eins og flestar aðrar dyr í húsinu.
Baðherbergin eru einungis á efri hæð og í kjallara eins og er.
Bæði baðherbergin eru kynlaus.
Anarchists from Wroclaw will talk about what anarchism is. We will find out how many anarchist groups in Wroclaw (one of the largest cities in Poland) and what they do.
The meeting will be held in English. We invite you to participate and discuss.
Free admission. Kid friendly
There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral, there are name tags and pronoun buttons by the entrance.
The kids room on the second floor can be used for childcare or as a calm space for people who need to be able to opt out of events and minimize input (sound, light, people).
HVAR?/WHERE?: Norræna húsið/Nordic house
Svandís Anna Sigurðardóttir, sérfræðingur í hinsegin og jafnréttismálum á mannréttinda-og lýðræðisskrifstofu, kynnir samstarfsverkefnið Saman gegn ofbeldi frá árinu 2018 og framhaldið af því verkefni, en það er fyrsta og eina sinnar tegundar á Íslandi.
Saman gegn ofbeldi verkefnið þjónaði því hlutverki að kortleggja heimilisofbeldi gegn hinsegin fólki og hvernig betur mætti þjónusta þann hóp.
Vinsamlegast athugið að viðburðurinn fer fram á íslensku, ensku og íslensku táknmáli. Aðgengi er fyrir hjólastóla. Viðburðurinn er hluti af opinni dagskrá aðalfundarhelgarinnar og því ekki nauðsynlegt að vera félagi til að taka þátt.
–
Svandís Anna Sigurðardóttir, LGBTQ+ and Equality Advisor, presents the project Together against Violence, the only of its kind in Iceland.
Together against Violence (2018) is a project by Reykjavíkurborg and the Icelandic Police, which details the problem and possible solutions to domestic violence faced by queer people in Iceland.
Please note that the event is in Icelandic, English and Icelandic Sign language. The space is wheelchair accessible. The event is part of the open program of the Annual General Meeting, and therefore it is not necessary to be a member to attend.
Screening and a lecture on sex work and harm reduction
(more information will follow)
SKIPULAGT AF: Landssamtökin Geðhjálp
HVAR? Íslensk erfðagreining,
Liggur svarið í náttúrunni?
Framsaga og umræður um mögulega framtíð vitundarvíkkandi efna í geðheilbrigðisþjónustu – haldið í sal Íslenskrar Erfðagreiningar í Vatnsmýri fimmtudaginn 12. mars nk. Frá kl. 15:00 til 18:30.
Frummælandi er dr. Robin Carhart-Harris forstöðumaður rannsóknarseturs um vitundarvíkkandi efni hjá Imperial College í London. Robin hefur undanfarin ár leitt rannsóknir á vitundarvíkkandi efnum við háskólann. Eftir hann hafa birst á 6. tug vísindagreina um viðfangsefnið. Hann stýrði m.a. umfangsmikilli rannsókn á notkun psilocybin við alvarlegu þunglyndi og var heimildamyndin Magic Medicine gerð um þær rannsóknir.
Auk Robin munu innlendir fagaðilar halda erindi auk þess sem notendur lýsa reynslu sinni. Í lokin sitja þátttakendur í pallborði þar sem málþingsgestir geta spurt spurninga. Endanleg dagskrá liggur fyrir í byrjun febrúar og verður kynnt hér á viðburðinum og í fjölmiðlum.
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