Agenda 24 - 30 November 2024
Dinsdag 26 November
Simon Nkoli Remembrance
Dinsdag 26 November 2024 18:00
If you are Black and gay in South Africa, then it really is all the same closet… inside is darkness and oppression. Outside is freedom.
These words were issued by Simon Nkoli (1957-1998), a South African gay activist and anti-apartheid leader. In his quest for freedom, he fought for the rights and acceptance of the LGBTQI+ community in South Africa and facilitated a cross-over with the anti-apartheid movement. This way he demonstrated that these two movements shared a common ground in their fight for equality. He was the founder of the Gay Association of South Africa (GASA) and the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW). In 1990, he was the first organiser of the Gay & Lesbian Pride march in Johannesburg. On the 26th of November this year Nkloli, who died of aidsrelated disease, would have turned 67 years. What was his influence and legacy? And how have his ideas shaped the acceptance of the LGBTQI+ community in South Africa?
Woensdag 27 November
Deserts unveiled: Exploring the biodiversity of the Saharo-Arabiandesert vegetation
Woensdag 27 November 2024 15:30 - 17:00
Our research advances the understanding of these unique and fragile ecosystems, providing valuable insights for conservation and land management in arid regions. It also contributes to global climate change research by modelling potential shifts in desert vegetation. This work is significant for biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, and climate adaptation strategies in desert environments worldwide.
Donderdag 28 November
Midwifery and training in Mali
Donderdag 28 November 2024 11:15 - 13:15
Promotie C.S. Sidibe: Midwifery and training in Mali.
The Afro-European Sessions
Donderdag 28 November 2024 19:00
The Afro-European Sessions is an invitation to explore the rich and complex Afro-European experience. How do you create a sense of home while balancing two cultures? This is the central question posed by the new VPRO documentary series The Afro-European, which also shapes the multidisciplinary program of this event. Join us for an inspiring evening of interactive talks, film, art, music, and food, curated by OSCAM, Omek and VPRO.