BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/Brussels X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@feros.be DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251013T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251013T210000 DTSTAMP:20250911T090118Z URL:https://www.feros.be/events/introduction-to-queer-feminist-self-defens e-for-lgbtqia-folks-allied-women/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Queer Feminist Self-Defense for LGBTQIA+ Folks & Al lied Women DESCRIPTION:Apply here: https://framaforms.org/introduction-to-queer-femini st-self-defense-for-lgbtqia-folks-allied-women-1751462281\n\n✨ What is Q ueer Feminist Self-Defense ? ✨\nOur workshops vary depending on the faci litators\, as their facilitation style\, preferences\, and background infl uence the structure and content of the workshop. All our trainers follow t he feminist self-defense tradition (like Wen Do) and focus on a somatic ap proach\, combining both verbal\, physical and psychological self-defense t echniques.\n\nIn this workshop we will support you to :\n* build self-conf idence and a sense of security\n* develop body and emotional awareness\n* cultivate stress management and resilience strategies\n* learn psychologic al\, verbal and physical self-defence techniques\n\n✨ Who is this worksh op for ? ✨\nThis workshop is for everyone who identifies as lesbian\, ga y\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, intersex\, asexual\, and more (LGBTQI A+)\, as well as straight cis-women who are allies to the lgbtqia+ communi ty.\n\nWe want to create a space where people who face oppression from the cis-hetero-patriarchy can come together to share their experiences and wa ys of dealing with these common types of violence. A place for support and solidarity\, where everyone can connect and find new ways to cope with th ese challenges.\n\nWe don’t believe in "safe spaces" and prefer the conc ept of accountability. We are aware that situations of violence can also o ccur within queer feminist spaces. Our intention is to create a space wher e we can collectively express solidarity\, respect\, understanding\, and k indness\, while also having the opportunity to express what’s not workin g\, so we can address and resolve tensions in a constructive way.\n\n✨ W hat language ? ✨\nThe workshop will be facilitated in English.\n\n 
 ✨ When ? ✨\nMonday\, October 13\, from 6 PM to 9 PM (doors open fr om 5:30 PM).\n\n 
✨ Where ? ✨\nAt Grands Carmes\nRue des Grands C armes 20-22\n1000 Bruxelles\n\n✨ Accessibility ? ✨\nThe venue is not w heelchair accessible\, there are some stairs to enter the main room and st airs to go to the toilet.\nA quiet space is available for isolation.\nNois e-canceling headphones available.\nWide chairs without armrests for larger -bodied people.\n\nTransport accessibility : 
450 m from the Anneessens stop (trams 3\, 4\, buses 33 and 48)\, 450 m from the Bourse stop (trams 3 and 4\, buses 33\, 46\, 48\, 89\, and 95). No parking available. Bike par king available.\n\nWe alternate seated and standing exercises\, but you ar e welcome to stay seated\, stand up\, or leave the room at any time.\nThis workshop is open to everyone\, regardless of physical condition. However\ , we want to point out that the venue and the workshop content are unfortu nately not fully accessible for people with reduced mobility.\n\nFor any s pecific needs\, please contact us : autodefense@feros.be or leave us a voi ce message via DM (Messenger or Instagram).\n\n✨ How much does it cost ? ✨\nWe strive to offer our trainings to those who need them\, regardless of their financial capacity. As a young collective we don't have any ongo ing sources of funding and are largely dependent on participant donations to enable us to organise our activities.\nMoney should not be an obstacle to participating in this training.\nThe real cost is 30 euros per person. We encourage those who are able to give more in order to allow those who c annot to participate. We encourage white\, able-bodied participants with h igher education or other significant privileges in particular to contribut e more than the real cost of the training (up to 60€).\nWe will send you our bank information after your participation in the workshop. If you wan t to be able to donate anonymously\, please contact us at : autodefense@fe ros.be\n\n✨ How to register ? ✨\nThrough this form : here\nThis worksh op is for 20 people.\nIf you have any questions\, contact us at : autodefe nse@feros.be or leave us a voice message via DM (Messenger or Instagram).\ n\n✨ Facilitators ✨\nThe training will be facilitated by Annelies (she /her) and Robin (he/they). Both facilitators are white and hold Belgian pa ssports. They bring diverse lived experiences across gender and sexuality\ , disability\, (mental) health\, class\, education\, parenting and housing .\n\n✨ What is Feros ? ✨\nFeros is a Belgian collective of facilitator s organising workshops and activities around collective care\, inclusivity and queer feminist self-defence. In this way we support individuals\, gro ups\, collectives and organisations that work towards social and ecologica l justice.\n\n✨ What is Grands Carmes ? ✨\nGrands Carmes is a project led by a collective of LGBTQIA+ associations in Brussels\, including Ex Ae quo\, Genres Pluriels\, Tels Quels\, and RainbowHouse\, aimed at temporari ly occupying a 1800 m² space in the Saint-Jacques district\, in collabora tion with the Régie Foncière of the City of Brussels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feros.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ pushing.jpg CATEGORIES:Self-Defense LOCATION:Grands Carmes\, Rue des Grands Carmes 20-22 \, Bruxelles
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