Hate Speech Workshop: Combating Gender-based Violence and Fighting back with Love – organised by LGBTI+ Gozo

2 Sep 2025 - 18:00

LGBTI+ Gozo will be organising a free hybrid workshop for LGBTQIA+ persons, allies, professionals, and stakeholders to equip our community with knowledge and resources to combat hate speech and gender-based violence that often emerges during Pride season. This workshop will equip participants with tools to: Identify, challenge, and report hate speech; stay safe during Pride and in heteronormative spaces; learn how to counteract hatred with love and community; and understand nuances of GBV and resources of support Hate Speech: Combating Gender-Based Violence and Fighting Back with Love Triq Enrico Mizzi, Qawsalla Hub, Victoria, Gozo

Tuesday, September 2 | 6–7 PM

For those unable to attend the workshop in person, they may join online via Microsoft Teams:https://teams.live.com/meet/9388807191707?p=VHMYdTF4gicNkLCuwT Meeting ID: 938 880 719 170 7 Passcode: za6bT3

It will be a safe and empowering space to reflect, connect, share experiences and take action together against gender-based violence — and the perfect way to launch this year’s Pride Week. The workshop is free and open to all LGBTQIA+ persons and allies. This workshop is part of Safe Spaces, Strong Voices: Art for Empowerment, led by LGBTI+ Gozo, and is funded by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence and the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality through the Together We Empower programme.