LesMigraS - Antidiscrimination and Antiviolence work area of the Lesbenberatung Berlin.
(Lesbian/bisexual Migrants, Black Lesbians and Trans*People)
LesMigraS is engaged in antidiscrimination and antiviolence work, offers counselling and a space for self-empowerment.
We advocate for a society in which all aspects of the life and identity of lesbian, bisexual women and trans*people are accepted and appreciated. With aspects, we do not only refer to sexual orientation, but also to belonging to different social, religious and cultural groups.
Counselling
Our intercultural team offers counselling in person, on the phone, via email and chat in English, Persian, French, Rumanian, Turkish and German. For other languages, we work together with translators.
Topics:
- Dealing with experiences of violence and discrimination
- Violence in lesbian and trans* relationships
- Legal advice on asylum law, residency law, hate violence, protection against violence act and binational relationship, through Nina Wittrowski and Barbara Wessel
- Migration
Empowerment
Tapesh – with heart and vision against violence and discrimination. Empowerment project for lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans* and intersex persons.
Workshops & Events 2011
Events
Strategies for dealing with violence and discrimination
An important aspect of LesMigraS work is the empowerment of lesbian, bisexual and trans* migrants, Black LBT and LBT of Color. We offer events, meetings and publications.
LesMigraS Campaign
Campaign on experiences with violence and multiple discrimination of lesbian, bisexual women and trans*people.
Nationwide study, networking and trainings
Our survey about lesbian, bissexual women's and Trans* people´s experiences of violence and discrimination is offline since the 30.11.2010. We want to thank you for your time, your candidness and your confidence. The results will be available in Summer/Fall 2011. Please take a look at our Homepage.
Networking
LesMigraS is actively engaged in several networks and works closely with antidiscrimination and antiviolence projects in order to jointly develop and implement strategies on the issue of and the struggle against multiple discrimination and violence.
LesMigraS has supported three films in Germany, France and Austria about the situation of lesbian migrants from various countries.
Furthermore we have published five books in different languages:
1. Life of Iranian lesbians - Iranian lesbians in Germany and Europe (Persian/German)
2. Voices of Arabic Lesbians - Arabic Lesbians in Germany and Europe (Arabic/German)
3. Russian lesbians in Europe (Russian/German)
4. Set signs - lesbians of Turkish descent in Germany and Europe (Turkish/German)
5. Plea for fighting discrimination among the discriminated - lesbian migrants in intercultural projects and lesbian organisations in Germany (German)
We have published two posters and three postcards in Persian, Turkish and German. Our posters, postcards and books are available in our counseling center. Our range of products is constantly developing. You are welcome to visit us and take a look at our current materials, which you also can take home. You can also download many materials from our homepage.
LesMigraS
c/o Lesbenberatung Berlin e.V.
Kulmer Strasse 20a
10 783 Berlin
Germany
phone: +49 30 21 91 50 90
info@lesmigras.de
Our office hours are:
Monday 10-19h
Tuesday 10-19h
Wednesday 10-17h
Thursday 10-19h
Friday 10-17h
