Speaker: Miroslav
Job title: Activist
Company: SIGNUM - Dúhoví kresťania, o.z.

About the spreaker
Miroslav Maťavka is a Slovak LGBTI+ activist, corporate professional, and the chairperson of SIGNUM – Rainbow Christians (SIGNUM – Dúhoví kresťania). He is recognized for his advocacy work at the intersection of queer identity and Christian faith, particularly within the Catholic Church. XXX Activism and Leadership XXX  SIGNUM – Rainbow Christians: He serves as the chairperson for this civic association, which provides a safe space for LGBTI+ believers in Slovakia who often face exclusion from mainstream religious institutions. Global and European Networks: Maťavka is an active member of international platforms, including the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics and European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups, working to dismantle discrimination against baptized LGBTI+ individuals. Public Discourse: He frequently participates in media interviews and panel discussions, notably speaking out about reconciling his faith and sexual orientation, describing his identity as a "blessing from God". XXX Professional and Educational Background XXX  Corporate Career: Beyond his activism, he works in the corporate sector, currently holding a team assistant position at Siemens Healthineers in Vienna, Austria. Education: He completed his university education at the University of Economics in Bratislava (Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave). International Experience: While native to Slovakia, he spent a significant portion of his life living and working in Reading, UK, and Munich, Germany, before returning to Bratislava, Slovakia.