Have you ever heard of „Gayropa“?
American political scientist Kevin Snow, who worked as a researcher in Estonia, analyzes the geographical identity of Eastern Europe, more specifically, the role of rhetoric based on geographical identity in discussions of the rights of LGBT+ people. Considering that Estonia is located on the border of Europe where there is a war going on, this issue is particularly important here.
Do wars have a sexual orientation? On the Russian invasion, LGBTQ rights and civil society resistance in Ukraine
War often perpetuates traditional norms and stereotypes. What is the current situation in Ukraine for those who do not fit in?
Wars do not stand in isolation from each other, they are linked by violent structures
We must condemn all wars and treat people seeking refuge from war in a much more humane and dignified manner.
How to keep an activist healthy?
Spending time together in nature helped us to break out of everyday life and that in a safe atmosphere with people who share similar values.
Swedish Gender Photographer Spends One Week Consuming Estonian Media
A quick picture analysis of how the Estonian media presents women and men and maintains and produces gender norms.
A non-transparent system and assessment specialists, i.e. how the Estonian state treats transgender people
Transgender people in Estonia describe their experience with outdated regulation and procedure for gender recognition, the communication problems of a leading specialist and adherence to stereotypes.
Kaunas Pride organizers: we do not want to hide, live in fear or conform to standards imposed on us
We decided to organise Kaunas Pride as it was something that we had hoped would happen for quite some time.
If we do not take care of ourselves, we cannot stand up for others
Annija Sprīvule and Anete Biteniece are educators and activists from Latvia who want to remind activists about the importance of self-care.
To my fellow-men on the right
All this, while there are other constructive non-sexist, non-racist projects that can help with preserving and propagating our national cultures more effectively.
Call for contributions: Tallinn Feminist Forum 2019 program
On 2 November, 2019, we are organizing a community event - Tallinn Feminist Forum (TAFF). Would you, your organization or informal group like to contribute to the program? Leave your proposal until August 8.
How to organise communities of color? Interwiev with Monica Gathuo
In Estonia the voices of people of color are often missing from conversations about racism.
Sisters of Europe: A series of interviews with inspirational women
In 2019, Feministeerium is cooperating with Sisters of Europe to bring you a series of interviews with 17 committed women in 17 different countries. Read the first interview with the Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg.