[diversity] Hosting RIPE85 in Serbia that is trying to cancel EuroPride 2022

Thank you, Cynthia, Leslie, all.

We could consider a diversity workshop at RIPE85.  Make a real splash.  

Haven't considered deadlines yet.  I have experienced last minute deadline ditching when it's something that the organisers want.  Can do?

As a DE & I speaker/advisor who also happens to be LGBTQ+ I'd be happy to speak and present, with group buy-in, consensus that Diversity is important to implement for real.

I'm thinking of an interactive workshop with a bit of improv theatre.  Something different than the usual lectures... interesting though they be, it's death by powerpoint after 2 days.

Regarding Serbia: Indeed, the sabre rattling of a politician to gain the support of reactionary groups is nothing new in any countruy including NL.  It would be good to get the participation of the local LGBTQ+ community, which is something that a good conference should do.

Met vriendelijke groet,
Karla

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------- Original Message -------
On Sunday, August 28th, 2022 at 06:01, Leslie <geekgirl at gmail.com> wrote:


> For large events like RIPE, contracts have to be signed 1.5-3 years in
> advance, and the Serbian announcement was just today. Unfortunately,
> large events can't adjust locations that quickly
> 
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 1:17 PM Cynthia Revström me at cynthia.re wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > It appears that the Serbian president is currently attempting to
> > cancel the EuroPride 2022 event that the Serbian PM earlier committed
> > to fully support1.
> > 
> > I feel like hosting RIPE meetings in countries that would try to
> > cancel pride events, seemingly at least in part because of anti-LGBTQ+
> > protesters is not great if we want to increase diversity and
> > inclusivity.
> > 
> > Sure, it is a lot better than when it was decided to host one in the
> > UAE a few years ago but that is a pretty low bar.
> > 
> > To further increase diversity and inclusion, I think it would make
> > sense to require that the RIPE meetings are only hosted in
> > cities/countries that support LGBTQ+ rights.
> > 
> > While not the entire reason, it being hosted in Serbia was part of my
> > decision to not attend RIPE85.
> > 
> > -Cynthia
> > 
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