Flóttamenn á Ásbrú eru ósáttir við þá meðferð sem þeir sæta af hálfu útlendingayfirvalda á Íslandi og skipulögðu mótmæli í síðustu viku þar sem settar voru fram fimm meginkröfur sem bætt gætu aðstæður þeirra til muna.
Þetta er í fyrsta sinn í mörg ár sem flóttafólk frá mismunandi löndum tekur sig saman og berst fyrir kerfislægum breytingum hérlendis. Þau geta komist langt ein, en ennþá lengra ef við stöndum með þeim.
Á fundinum verður fjallað stuttlega um hælisferli á Íslandi og mögulegar stuðningsaðgerðir við flóttamenn á Ásbrú ræddar.
Kröfur þeirra eru:
1. Ekki fleiri brottvísanir
2. Efnismeðferð fyrir alla
3. Réttur til að vinna
4. Jafn aðgangur að heilbrigðisþjónustu
5. Lokun flóttamannabúðana á Ásbrú
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Refugees in Ásbrú have had enough of how they are treated by the Directorate of Immigration and the Icelandic government. Therefore they held a big protest last week where they put forward five demands that could drastically improve their situation.
This is the first time in years that refugees from different countries come together and fight for systematic changes in Iceland. They can get far alone, but they could get even further if we stand beside them.
At the meeting on Thursday, we will talk shortly about asylum seeking process in Iceland as well as possible actions to support the refugees in Ásbrú
Their demands are:
1. No More deportations
2. Substantial review for everyone, no more dublin
3. Work permit and secure housing
4. Equal access to healthcare
5. Closing down of the refugee camp in Ásbrú
An independently organised event by the darkroom collective.Hæ! We would like to invite you all photography lovers (analog and digital), aspiring photographers and pro, to our monthly gathering at Andrými.
We chose a theme for the assignment of this month: Long exposure. We encourage you to get some new shots in the next weeks or to look into your archive of pics and bring a couple of images, no matter the format. The aim of this exercise is to exchange opinions, points of view and share our knowledge.
During the evening, we will have an introduction about the use of the different kind of filters you can bring with you on the field: Neutral density filters and Polarizer.
Also, regardless the assignment, feel free to bring any material, gear etc. with you. Doubts, questions, ideas or thoughts for next meetings are very welcome as well.
Let’s have a nice meeting and fun!
Accessibility:The building is currently not wheelchair accessible, unfortunately, but it is our top priority to cultivate a wheelchair accessible space. This is a continuing goal of the organizers 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), 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 other doors in the building).
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.
This course is for both non Farsi speakers and the native speakers who are not able to read and write in Farsi. Those who are interested to learn the language are welcome to come to the meeting.
Accessibility:
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 upstairs.
Every second Sunday of the month from 13:00-16:00, the social space Andrými is open especially for families. Our house and garden at Bergþórugata 20 has a long and wonderful history as a kindergarten. Come with your kids to explore and play!
Each time there’ll be a fun activity for children such as drawing, singing, music or crafts. There will be tea and coffee for parents/caretakers, and snacks for the kids. You are welcome to bring food for your family, or to share. If someone in your family has special needs (accessibility, safety, allergies, etc.), please let us know and we will do our best to make the space and activities safe and enjoyable for everybody.
Please note that the afternoons are not a day-care center, and parents or caretakers are responsible for their children at all times.
The next family afternoon will be on the 10th of March and we will be doing crafts. Looking forward to see you.
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.
Discussion on how to perform in the media. Let’s share tips and experiences and do some exercises to prepare for answering questions and getting our message across when speaking to the media. Hosted by Eyrún and Svala.
Accessibility:
Accessible to anyone who can access Andrými. We will do our best to adapt to the people who attend.
The building is currently not wheelchair accessible, unfortunately, but it is our top priority to make it accessible 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 other doors in the building).
The event takes place on the second floor. Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.
ENGLISH BELOW Á fundinum er farið yfir vinnuhópa, fólk getur tekið að sér verkefni, rætt mikilvæg málefni og séð önnur andlit sem tengjast Andrými. Dagskrá fundarins má sjá fyrir neðan. Þetta er fullkominn tími fyrir nýja og forvitna... Read More
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Þetta er lokaður fundur samtakanna Refugee Council Iceland.
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This is as closed meeting of the organisation Refugee Council Iceland.
Flóttamenn á Ásbrú eru ósáttir við þá meðferð sem þeir sæta af hálfu útlendingayfirvalda á Íslandi og skipulögðu mótmæli í síðustu viku þar sem settar voru fram fimm meginkröfur sem bætt gætu aðstæður þeirra til muna.
Þetta er í fyrsta sinn í mörg ár sem flóttafólk frá mismunandi löndum tekur sig saman og berst fyrir kerfislægum breytingum hérlendis. Þau geta komist langt ein, en ennþá lengra ef við stöndum með þeim.
Á fundinum verður fjallað stuttlega um hælisferli á Íslandi og mögulegar stuðningsaðgerðir við flóttamenn á Ásbrú ræddar.
Kröfur þeirra eru:
1. Ekki fleiri brottvísanir
2. Efnismeðferð fyrir alla
3. Réttur til að vinna
4. Jafn aðgangur að heilbrigðisþjónustu
5. Lokun flóttamannabúðana á Ásbrú
———————————————————-
Refugees in Ásbrú have had enough of how they are treated by the Directorate of Immigration and the Icelandic government. Therefore they held a big protest last week where they put forward five demands that could drastically improve their situation.
This is the first time in years that refugees from different countries come together and fight for systematic changes in Iceland. They can get far alone, but they could get even further if we stand beside them.
At the meeting on Thursday, we will talk shortly about asylum seeking process in Iceland as well as possible actions to support the refugees in Ásbrú
Their demands are:
1. No More deportations
2. Substantial review for everyone, no more dublin
3. Work permit and secure housing
4. Equal access to healthcare
5. Closing down of the refugee camp in Ásbrú
We chose a theme for the assignment of this month: Long exposure. We encourage you to get some new shots in the next weeks or to look into your archive of pics and bring a couple of images, no matter the format. The aim of this exercise is to exchange opinions, points of view and share our knowledge.
During the evening, we will have an introduction about the use of the different kind of filters you can bring with you on the field: Neutral density filters and Polarizer.
Also, regardless the assignment, feel free to bring any material, gear etc. with you. Doubts, questions, ideas or thoughts for next meetings are very welcome as well.
Let’s have a nice meeting and fun!
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 other doors in the building).
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.
Some thoughts extend and expand through writing.
This is a space to write down words on on existence and politics, whatever that may mean for you. It could mean an honest strive for freedom.
This course is for both non Farsi speakers and the native speakers who are not able to read and write in Farsi. Those who are interested to learn the language are welcome to come to the meeting.
Accessibility:
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 upstairs.
Privat event.
Every second Sunday of the month from 13:00-16:00, the social space Andrými is open especially for families. Our house and garden at Bergþórugata 20 has a long and wonderful history as a kindergarten. Come with your kids to explore and play!
Each time there’ll be a fun activity for children such as drawing, singing, music or crafts. There will be tea and coffee for parents/caretakers, and snacks for the kids. You are welcome to bring food for your family, or to share. If someone in your family has special needs (accessibility, safety, allergies, etc.), please let us know and we will do our best to make the space and activities safe and enjoyable for everybody.
Please note that the afternoons are not a day-care center, and parents or caretakers are responsible for their children at all times.
The next family afternoon will be on the 10th of March and we will be doing crafts. Looking forward to see you.
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.
Discussion on how to perform in the media. Let’s share tips and experiences and do some exercises to prepare for answering questions and getting our message across when speaking to the media. Hosted by Eyrún and Svala.
Accessibility:
Accessible to anyone who can access Andrými. We will do our best to adapt to the people who attend.
The building is currently not wheelchair accessible, unfortunately, but it is our top priority to make it accessible 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 other doors in the building).
The event takes place on the second floor. Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.
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