Session: LGBTQI+ Heritage and Culture under Attack: Countering Gender Panic and Authoritarian Erasure
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: 1.1 - Administratiezaal
Track: Heritage & Culture
Description
This Outright International workshop frames the global rise of anti-trans laws in 16+ countries (including bans on gender-affirming care and the 2026 UN CSW gender definition attempt) as a direct attack on LGBTQ+ cultural identity and historical narratives.
These policies reflect an authoritarian playbook seeking to erase diverse gender expressions from public life and collective memory. The session features a panel with activists and academics, breakout groups to analyze cultural erasure tactics, and strategy development. Participants will explore protecting heritage, analyzing authoritarian threats to identity, and practicing counter-narratives to preserve LGBTQ+ cultural legacy.