*English below*
Fögnum kvenréttindadeginum 19. júní saman! Hlustum á konur úr hópum sem hafa ekki fengið nægilegt svigrúm í kvenréttindabaráttunni hingað til og gefum þeim sviðið.
Til máls taka:
Anna Jia
Sema Erla Serdar
Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir
Drykkir verða á barnum og plötusnældan Dj Sigrun Skafta spilar góða tóna. Gott aðgengi er inn á Loft Hostel, öll eru velkomin í fögnuðinn!
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June 19th is womens’ rights day in Iceland. Let’s celebrate together by listening to women of minority groups who so far haven’t been given a proper platform within the women’s rights movement. Let’s give them the stage.
Speakers:
Anna Jia
Sema Erla Serdar
Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir
There will be drinks at the bar and Dj Sigrun Skafta will bring the beat in. Loft Hostel is accessible and everyone is welcome to join the celebration!
In the free supermarket you can pick up all kind of food or you can also bring some food into the market.
In this hard times of virus crisis lets get together and make sure the most unprotected get the most basic foods and work together to achieve what the powers that be cannot and/or don’t want to.
There is also a free shop for clothes and volunteers to help you apply for financial assistance / housing benefits / unemployment etc.
Food donations (no clothes!) welcome, volunteers always appreciated
Accessibility: The supermarket is outside in the garden. There is a small step at the gate to come in.
Evening basic introduction course into the art of Shibari.
Shibari is the japanese word for “to tie” and nowadays stands for japanese rope bondage and it´s different forms.
Tying with rope can be done and experienced on many different levels and will always depend on your own preferences and intentions as well as the partner you are tying with.
FRIDAY 24. july (19:00–22:00)
Last 101 course was sold out and there is only space for 10 couples (or 20 people) So sign up if you don’t want to miss out!
It is no problem to come as a single person as most of the basic techniques can be practiced on yourself. Single persons can pair up with other single persons if everybody consents to it and negotiates their boundaries.
Please respect each other and each others personal space!
Ashtanga Yoga classes (up to navasana) for those who prefer to clear their mind by actively moving their body.
No magic skills required, beginners are welcome!
No music, no unnecessary talking, no big groups, no drama!
Space is limited, so you can message me to book your spot!
1.1 Abusive, inappropriate or offensive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the space without refund. The organizers reserve themselves the right to ban people from the space and events if deemed neccessary for keeping a safe space for the community.
1.2 No shoes in the studio. We do not allow outside shoes inside the space for hygienic reasons.
1.3 Don´t step on other people´s ropes or handle them without asking permission first. Often a person´s set of rope is personal and valuable and we expect you to treat another’s property in a respectful way.
1.4 Don’t touch people without their consent. Some people need more personal space than others and even though hugging and tapping someone on the shoulder can be acceptable for some, it might be intrusive to others. Always check with people before touching them in any way. This goes double for people who are tied.
1.5 Please clean up after yourself. We want to keep the space clean and free of clutter. Please throw out any trash you create, store your bags/coats/shoes in the designated storage spaces and clear your space of rope after you’re done tying to allow others to make use of the available space.
1.6 No fetish wear or full nudity in the space.
We advise you to wear comfortable clothing while tying.
1.7 Keep your volume at a reasonable level, both while tying and while socializing. We have a special lounge area where you can sit and socialize. The main space is for bondage.
2.1 Please note that Rope Jams are rope bondage oriented (social) events and are NOT PLAY PARTIES.
2.2 During the Jams we allow both (and differentiate between) rope labbing and rope play sessions. Rope labbing is usually defined as “practicing” what you’ve learned and trying out new stuff. Usually, there is a lot of communication between rope partners and/or with others who are sharing their knowledge and insights. During rope play or a rope session a couple or individual is usually tying patterns and techniques they are skilled at and are usually more intimate.
2.3 Please approach people who are tying with care or perhaps save any remarks (like compliments, etc) until after their session is finished. Observing a session is always allowed, but please keep a respectful distance while doing so.
2.4 Some (traditional) rope related (consensual) play is allowed while tying. Most important to keep in mind is that to not unnecessarily disturb others. Typical play features can include: body manipulation, tying over the (unexposed) genital area, blindfolds, mouth-ropes, constrictions, predicaments or exposure (no full nudity). Please refrain from any extensive impact play, verbal humiliation (since this automatically includes others) and intentionally painful ties to cause screaming.
2.5 Neckropes are only allowed during floor-based sessions (not during suspensions) and only as “play ropes” (not tied of but held in hand) or tied off with a quick release. If you do not have experience with these techniques, don’t include them in your session!
2.6 Wax play is not allowed during our Rope Jams.
2.7 Make sure you practice safe and consensual bondage, don’t take unnecessary risk and only take risks if all participants are aware of the risk and willing to take them. Always keep a safety-shear and/or rescue hook in reach and ask for help in case of any emergency!
3. Sex positivity, sexual orientation and gender identity
3.1 We are proponents of a sex-positive culture. This does not mean that we allow sexual interaction within the venue. It does mean that we believe that the appropriate uses of sex extend beyond reproduction and have a non-judgemental approach to all, explicitly consensual, forms of sexuality. Slut-shaming, prude-shaming, and kink-shaming are highly opposed in our space and we instead strive for body acceptance, overall sexual health, and responsibility.
3.2 We do not allow any form of discrimination against anyone sexual orientation and oppose hetero-normative attitudes.
3.3 We respect people’s gender identity and gender nonconformity. “Gender identity refers to an individual’s internalized psychological experience of being male or female, whereas gender nonconformity refers to the degree to which an individual’s appearance, behavior, interests, and subjective self-concept deviate from conventional norms for masculinity/femininity.”(Lisa M. Diamond et al., Handbook of Child Psychology and Development Science, 7th edition, 2015)
4.1 Use of the hardpoints and rings installed is only allowed after getting explicit consent from the host! If you wish to make use of our hardpoints, we want to be sure you have the required skill set to do so safely. Please ask any of our hosts for permission. Once granted, you are free to use the hardpoints and beams in the future unless we decide otherwise.
4.1 Don’t use the suspension rings as a jungle gym or any other unintended use! We installed the hardpoints specifically for bondage suspension purposes. Using them in any other way might be unsafe for both you and the people around you.
4.3 No neck-ropes in suspension. We do not allow neck-ropes in (partial) suspension like mentioned before (2.5).
5.1 You are only allowed to take pictures of your own work and your own partner (with consent). Taking pictures of (any part) of other people is NOT allowed.
5.2 Please do not use flash photography since this can be very distracting for others.
5.3 Video or audio recordings are only allowed after explicit consent by our organization.
Drag-Súgur is taking over the Festival Hub of Reykjavik Arts Festival (IÐNÓ) for the week!
Open Drag related workshops and events, filling the space with glamour, glitter, queerness and love- and the best part is that YOU get to be a part of it!
There will be several free admission public events to look forward to, including the following;
*Wednesday, June 24th*
DRAG MARKET – from 18-20
Go grab yourself something glamorous to use for the rest of the week, you’ll need it 😉
*Thursday, June 25th*
DRAG DANCES – from 18-20
Agatha P. will teach you the true meaning of being a dancing diva! Bring yours heels or your fanciest boots and get ready to strut!
*Friday, June 26th*
DRAG ME UP! – from 14-18
Gógó Starr hosts an open ended drag makeup and hair workshop where everyone is encouraged to get into full drag, henny! Bring whatever you have and prepare yourself for an exciting transformation.
*Saturday, June 27th*
DRAG TAKEOVER! – from 13-18
Open house in Iðnó, where there will be glitz and glamour, popup performances and some surprises soon to be announced.
DRAG READING – from 15-16
How about a soothing drag book reading for the youngest generation with the amazing drag queen Starina.
DRAG SHOW! – from 21-23
A free ALL AGES drag show? See the result of the week live on stage. Get up into this gig, cuz it’ll be something else!
Come join us and let’s celebrate the artform of drag and see the local drag scene like you’ve never seen it before.. in daylight.
This is bound to go somewhere interesting real fast, and you’re invited along for the ride!
Organized by Drag-Súgur and Reykjavík Arts Festival.
Í beinu framhaldi af félagsfundi Samtakanna 27. júní bjóðum við upp á opna viðburðinn Samtal kynslóðanna: Trans konur. Viðburðurinn fer fram í fyrirlestrarsal Þjóðminjasafnsins kl. 16. Ekki er skylda að vera félagi til að sækja viðburðinn.
Í þetta skiptið deila Snædís Yrja Kristjánsdóttir, Kolbrún Mist Pálsdóttir, Svanhvít Ada Sif Björnsdóttir og Elísa Björg Örlygsdóttir Husby reynslu sinni af því að lifa sem trans konur og hver munurinn er á milli kynslóða. Fundarstjóri er Kamilla Einarsdóttir.
Viðburðurinn er opinn öllum áhugasömum. Vinsamlegast athugið að viðburðurinn fer fram á íslensku. Aðgengi er fyrir hjólastóla.
Hlökkum til að sjá ykkur!
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After our General meeting agenda, we offer an event open to everyone called A Talk Between Generations: Trans Women. The event is at Þjóðminjasafnið and starts at 4 PM.
This time, Snædís Yrja Kristjánsdóttir, Kolbrún Mist Pálsdóttir, Svanhvít Ada Sif Björnsdóttir og Elísa Björg Örlygsdóttir Husby, share with us how living as a trans woman in Iceland is and compare the difference between generations. Kamilla Einarsdóttir leads the discussion.
The event is open to everyone. Please note that the event is in Icelandic. The space is fully wheelchair accessible.
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
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Plöstum bækur! Lærðu að plasta rétt og aðstoða í bókasafni Andspyrnu 🫶 Let’s wrap some books in plastic! Learn how to correctly protect the books and help out in the Andspyrna library
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
This is our first Kinky Film Club, we are a group of folk who like to watch movies crossing the domains of kink & sexuality. This is a very low-key casual event to hang out and watch films... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
A few bands will play at Andrými on the saturday 14th of June. Pay what you can! (We are still organising which bands and all gear and stuff, we will be able to give a better description soon)
Discover the Power of Yoga at Andrými! Would you like to treat yourself to a moment just for you—to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with your well-being? Then these classes are made for you. Join us every Monday and... Read More
Langar þér að læra um og vera hluti af No Borders hreyfingunni á Íslandi? Komdu við og kynntu þér starfið, kynnstu fólkinu og vertu með í skipulaginu! Do you want to learn about and be a part of... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
Problems at work? Come by for (free) advice! ¿Problemas en su laburo? ¡Consejos gratis! Problèmes au travail? Conseils gratuits! Проблеми на роботі? Отримайте безкоштовну пораду!
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
calendar
*English below*
Fögnum kvenréttindadeginum 19. júní saman! Hlustum á konur úr hópum sem hafa ekki fengið nægilegt svigrúm í kvenréttindabaráttunni hingað til og gefum þeim sviðið.
Til máls taka:
Anna Jia
Sema Erla Serdar
Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir
Drykkir verða á barnum og plötusnældan Dj Sigrun Skafta spilar góða tóna. Gott aðgengi er inn á Loft Hostel, öll eru velkomin í fögnuðinn!
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June 19th is womens’ rights day in Iceland. Let’s celebrate together by listening to women of minority groups who so far haven’t been given a proper platform within the women’s rights movement. Let’s give them the stage.
Speakers:
Anna Jia
Sema Erla Serdar
Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir
There will be drinks at the bar and Dj Sigrun Skafta will bring the beat in. Loft Hostel is accessible and everyone is welcome to join the celebration!
Private meeting
In the free supermarket you can pick up all kind of food or you can also bring some food into the market.
In this hard times of virus crisis lets get together and make sure the most unprotected get the most basic foods and work together to achieve what the powers that be cannot and/or don’t want to.
There is also a free shop for clothes and volunteers to help you apply for financial assistance / housing benefits / unemployment etc.
Food donations (no clothes!) welcome, volunteers always appreciated
Accessibility: The supermarket is outside in the garden. There is a small step at the gate to come in.
Evening basic introduction course into the art of Shibari.
Shibari is the japanese word for “to tie” and nowadays stands for japanese rope bondage and it´s different forms.
Tying with rope can be done and experienced on many different levels and will always depend on your own preferences and intentions as well as the partner you are tying with.
FRIDAY 24. july (19:00–22:00)
Last 101 course was sold out and there is only space for 10 couples (or 20 people) So sign up if you don’t want to miss out!
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This course will consist of:
Safety with rope
Consent
Getting familiar with your rope;
how to handle it and use it on your partner
Basic knots and knowledge about tying
Basic structures and how to put them together
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Last 101 course was sold out and there is only space for 10 couples (or 20 people)
SIGN UP:
Send us a message on facebook or instagram
instagram.com/reykjavikropes
or email: reykjavikropes@gmail.com
PRICE:
3.000kr/single person
5.000kr/couple
It is no problem to come as a single person as most of the basic techniques can be practiced on yourself. Single persons can pair up with other single persons if everybody consents to it and negotiates their boundaries.
Please respect each other and each others personal space!
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Teachers:
Alfreð has been tying japanese and western style rope bondage for the last 6 years and is a strong part of the BDSM scene in iceland.
Katarina is the founder of Reykjavík Ropes and will be giving input and insights from the bottom´s perspective.
Ashtanga Yoga classes (up to navasana) for those who prefer to clear their mind by actively moving their body.
No magic skills required, beginners are welcome!
No music, no unnecessary talking, no big groups, no drama!
Space is limited, so you can message me to book your spot!
Single class: 1500 ISK
4 class pass: 5000 ISK
nofutureyoga@gmail.com
www.nofuture.yoga
+354 7837141
Nothing more, nothing less, bless!
A monthly group get together to discuss and work on increasing personal and community happiness.
Free admittance. Anyone interested welcome. Icelandic and English language accommodated.
*** ROPE JAM ***
Rope Jams are an open space for tying, learning and practicing.
No need to sign up, everybody is welcome to socialize get to know and be part of the community and have fun with tying ♥
✨Looking forward to seeing you and have fun together ✨
1.000kr/person
(please pay upon arrival)
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***PLEASE READ: RULES AND GUIDELINES***
(as borrowed from Ellipsis rope studio in Rotterdam)
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1. General Rules & Etiquette
1.1 Abusive, inappropriate or offensive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the space without refund. The organizers reserve themselves the right to ban people from the space and events if deemed neccessary for keeping a safe space for the community.
1.2 No shoes in the studio. We do not allow outside shoes inside the space for hygienic reasons.
1.3 Don´t step on other people´s ropes or handle them without asking permission first. Often a person´s set of rope is personal and valuable and we expect you to treat another’s property in a respectful way.
1.4 Don’t touch people without their consent. Some people need more personal space than others and even though hugging and tapping someone on the shoulder can be acceptable for some, it might be intrusive to others. Always check with people before touching them in any way. This goes double for people who are tied.
1.5 Please clean up after yourself. We want to keep the space clean and free of clutter. Please throw out any trash you create, store your bags/coats/shoes in the designated storage spaces and clear your space of rope after you’re done tying to allow others to make use of the available space.
1.6 No fetish wear or full nudity in the space.
We advise you to wear comfortable clothing while tying.
1.7 Keep your volume at a reasonable level, both while tying and while socializing. We have a special lounge area where you can sit and socialize. The main space is for bondage.
_____________________________________________________
2. Rope Labbing & Play
2.1 Please note that Rope Jams are rope bondage oriented (social) events and are NOT PLAY PARTIES.
2.2 During the Jams we allow both (and differentiate between) rope labbing and rope play sessions. Rope labbing is usually defined as “practicing” what you’ve learned and trying out new stuff. Usually, there is a lot of communication between rope partners and/or with others who are sharing their knowledge and insights. During rope play or a rope session a couple or individual is usually tying patterns and techniques they are skilled at and are usually more intimate.
2.3 Please approach people who are tying with care or perhaps save any remarks (like compliments, etc) until after their session is finished. Observing a session is always allowed, but please keep a respectful distance while doing so.
2.4 Some (traditional) rope related (consensual) play is allowed while tying. Most important to keep in mind is that to not unnecessarily disturb others. Typical play features can include: body manipulation, tying over the (unexposed) genital area, blindfolds, mouth-ropes, constrictions, predicaments or exposure (no full nudity). Please refrain from any extensive impact play, verbal humiliation (since this automatically includes others) and intentionally painful ties to cause screaming.
2.5 Neckropes are only allowed during floor-based sessions (not during suspensions) and only as “play ropes” (not tied of but held in hand) or tied off with a quick release. If you do not have experience with these techniques, don’t include them in your session!
2.6 Wax play is not allowed during our Rope Jams.
2.7 Make sure you practice safe and consensual bondage, don’t take unnecessary risk and only take risks if all participants are aware of the risk and willing to take them. Always keep a safety-shear and/or rescue hook in reach and ask for help in case of any emergency!
_____________________________________________________
3. Sex positivity, sexual orientation and gender identity
3.1 We are proponents of a sex-positive culture. This does not mean that we allow sexual interaction within the venue. It does mean that we believe that the appropriate uses of sex extend beyond reproduction and have a non-judgemental approach to all, explicitly consensual, forms of sexuality. Slut-shaming, prude-shaming, and kink-shaming are highly opposed in our space and we instead strive for body acceptance, overall sexual health, and responsibility.
3.2 We do not allow any form of discrimination against anyone sexual orientation and oppose hetero-normative attitudes.
3.3 We respect people’s gender identity and gender nonconformity. “Gender identity refers to an individual’s internalized psychological experience of being male or female, whereas gender nonconformity refers to the degree to which an individual’s appearance, behavior, interests, and subjective self-concept deviate from conventional norms for masculinity/femininity.”(Lisa M. Diamond et al., Handbook of Child Psychology and Development Science, 7th edition, 2015)
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4. Use of hardpoints
4.1 Use of the hardpoints and rings installed is only allowed after getting explicit consent from the host! If you wish to make use of our hardpoints, we want to be sure you have the required skill set to do so safely. Please ask any of our hosts for permission. Once granted, you are free to use the hardpoints and beams in the future unless we decide otherwise.
4.1 Don’t use the suspension rings as a jungle gym or any other unintended use! We installed the hardpoints specifically for bondage suspension purposes. Using them in any other way might be unsafe for both you and the people around you.
4.3 No neck-ropes in suspension. We do not allow neck-ropes in (partial) suspension like mentioned before (2.5).
_____________________________________________________
5. Photography
5.1 You are only allowed to take pictures of your own work and your own partner (with consent). Taking pictures of (any part) of other people is NOT allowed.
5.2 Please do not use flash photography since this can be very distracting for others.
5.3 Video or audio recordings are only allowed after explicit consent by our organization.
_____________________________________________________
No food or drinks in the tying area.
A-byssó café
For a community in struggle
Friday 26.June from 20:00 – Bank robbery, some anarchists and the choice to revolt.
more info soon
Drag-Súgur is taking over the Festival Hub of Reykjavik Arts Festival (IÐNÓ) for the week!
Open Drag related workshops and events, filling the space with glamour, glitter, queerness and love- and the best part is that YOU get to be a part of it!
There will be several free admission public events to look forward to, including the following;
*Wednesday, June 24th*
DRAG MARKET – from 18-20
Go grab yourself something glamorous to use for the rest of the week, you’ll need it 😉
*Thursday, June 25th*
DRAG DANCES – from 18-20
Agatha P. will teach you the true meaning of being a dancing diva! Bring yours heels or your fanciest boots and get ready to strut!
*Friday, June 26th*
DRAG ME UP! – from 14-18
Gógó Starr hosts an open ended drag makeup and hair workshop where everyone is encouraged to get into full drag, henny! Bring whatever you have and prepare yourself for an exciting transformation.
*Saturday, June 27th*
DRAG TAKEOVER! – from 13-18
Open house in Iðnó, where there will be glitz and glamour, popup performances and some surprises soon to be announced.
DRAG READING – from 15-16
How about a soothing drag book reading for the youngest generation with the amazing drag queen Starina.
DRAG SHOW! – from 21-23
A free ALL AGES drag show? See the result of the week live on stage. Get up into this gig, cuz it’ll be something else!
Come join us and let’s celebrate the artform of drag and see the local drag scene like you’ve never seen it before.. in daylight.
This is bound to go somewhere interesting real fast, and you’re invited along for the ride!
Organized by Drag-Súgur and Reykjavík Arts Festival.
Í beinu framhaldi af félagsfundi Samtakanna 27. júní bjóðum við upp á opna viðburðinn Samtal kynslóðanna: Trans konur. Viðburðurinn fer fram í fyrirlestrarsal Þjóðminjasafnsins kl. 16. Ekki er skylda að vera félagi til að sækja viðburðinn.
Í þetta skiptið deila Snædís Yrja Kristjánsdóttir, Kolbrún Mist Pálsdóttir, Svanhvít Ada Sif Björnsdóttir og Elísa Björg Örlygsdóttir Husby reynslu sinni af því að lifa sem trans konur og hver munurinn er á milli kynslóða. Fundarstjóri er Kamilla Einarsdóttir.
Viðburðurinn er opinn öllum áhugasömum. Vinsamlegast athugið að viðburðurinn fer fram á íslensku. Aðgengi er fyrir hjólastóla.
Hlökkum til að sjá ykkur!
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After our General meeting agenda, we offer an event open to everyone called A Talk Between Generations: Trans Women. The event is at Þjóðminjasafnið and starts at 4 PM.
This time, Snædís Yrja Kristjánsdóttir, Kolbrún Mist Pálsdóttir, Svanhvít Ada Sif Björnsdóttir og Elísa Björg Örlygsdóttir Husby, share with us how living as a trans woman in Iceland is and compare the difference between generations. Kamilla Einarsdóttir leads the discussion.
The event is open to everyone. Please note that the event is in Icelandic. The space is fully wheelchair accessible.
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