Samtökin '78 (The National Queer Organization of Iceland - S78) calls for a or a national gathering of queer people June 1st. In the 35 year old history of Samtökin '78 much has been accomplished in the human rights battle of queer people in Iceland but the purpose of the meeting is to look into the organization´s work, prioritize and determine future policy. Samtökin '78 encourages as many as possible to show up to ensure that the future strategy for the coming years will take into account the opinions of many as possible and various groups. A table for English speakers will be set up at the event, so that everyone can participate.
The meeting will be held on June 1st 2013 at the Tjarnarsalur hall of the Reykjavík City Hall, in cooperation with the City. Registration opens at 13:30, the program starts at 14:00 and is scheduled to be over at 17:30 ending with a reception.
In the evening everyone is invited to a Queer Dance at Skuggabarinn by Hotel Borg (city center) where DJ Kolla and DJ Manni are will play all your favorite music and make sure everyone will have a great time. House opens 10 pm.
Program
13:30 Registration and distribution of meeting supplies
-An english speaking group will be available for people who don't speak or understand icelandic.
-Please turn up on time!
14:00 Opening
-Eygló Harðardóttir, minister of social affairs
-Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir, president og Samtökin '78 - The National Queer Organization of Iceland
14:15 Group work
15.30 Refreshments
15.50 Short stories from the past told by previous presidents of Samtökin '78
-Guðni Baldursson, first president of Samtökin '78
-Lana Kolbrún Eddudóttir
-Þorvaldur Kristinsson
16.00 Group work continues
17:30 Final words and reception
Moderators: Felix Bergsson and Ragnhildur Sverrisdóttir
CHILD CARE ON THE GROUNDS, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSABLE AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE SEEING IMPAIRED
Meeting held in cooperation with: Reykjavík City, Síminn, Sómi, Kaffismiðjan, Iðan.
Subject matters for SAMTAKAMÁTTURINN
Inner structure of Samtökin '78
Outward cooperation, image and publicity
The Queer community*
Education
Health
Queer Rights campaign
Family
Sports
Culture
International affairs
*In Iceland, the Icelandic word "hinsegin", meaning Queer, is an umbrella term for LGBTIQQAP.
registration takes place at http://samtokin78.is/samtakamatturinn
