The Queer Movement is a documentary about the history and pride of activists in Ekurhuleni. [...] We all had different roles to play in this project and we hope that our reflections shed light on the value of collaborative art making and storytelling. [...] Reflection from Genevieve Louw, Project Coordinator: One of the biggest challenges in gender and sexuality diversity education is the barrier that English creates in relation to comprehension and learning. [...] The first film in the Geleza Diaries series is an example of that type of collaborative process. It was a pleasure to work with Collen Mfazwe and Sicka Starban on this project and I am thrilled about the potential of this film in relation to the dialogue it will inspire. [...] The filming needed to happen in person and we therefore ensured that all of the in person engage- ments for the project were complet- ed in May. [...] Our film collective, News From Home, is one that works from a place of collaborative learning as opposed to commercial interest. We are in the unique position of still craft- ing our working model; most of- Collen Mfazwe, Simon Gush and Victoria Wigzell - News From Home film crew. [...] This is testimony to the fact that sex worker rights intersect with all hu- man rights, and it is collectively our business as civil society to fight for the decriminalisation of sex work. [...] The author of the story is a member of LGBT+ Rights Ghana, and gives some context to the country’s attitude towards LGBTIQ+ people. [...] We’re working hard to build a Ghana where the rights of LGBT+ persons are respected and protected. [...] David Larbi is a founding member and the general secretary of LGBT+ Rights Ghana in Accra.
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- 13
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- South Africa
