Connected struggles, accessibility, and sustainable resistance

Part 1: Connected struggles  

14:00 - 17:30

In this session we look at how current struggles against (neo) colonialism and exploitation connect and overlap. How are the genocides in Palestine and Congo related? And which other connections can be drawn to Haiti, South Africa and other African countries? Another aspect of connected struggles, that we want to highlight is disability justice and accessibility. Evacuation during wars, emergencies and climate crisis is often viewed and done from an able-bodied perspective where everyone is advised to only take the stairs. How much more difficult can it be while fleeing war/ genocide? Sustainable and accessible resistance Resistance against oppression and occupations can come in many forms, for a lot of people this can be daily existence (resist is to exist). Resistance can also manifest in actions, protests, uprisings and independence movements. What can we learn from these anti-colonial movements? And how can we make our organizing more sustainable and accessible? People with disabilities are often overlooked when fighting injustices. Nobody is just a monolith, but we are filled with beautiful intersectionalities that make up our human experiences. Activist spaces are often less accomodative to different bodies and abilities. Choosing wheelchair accessible venues is one step of many.  

- Short break -

Part 2: Botanical Resistance  

18:00 - 21:00

In the second part of the workshop we explore how plants and plant knowledge can support us in our daily lives. For this we will prepare botanical resistance body sprays with different plant waters and essential oils. All the material will be provided and you can keep your self made spray.  

Speakers:  

Grace is a Black and disabled activist and workshop leader who is passionate about promoting intersectional equity and justice.  

Abeni is rooted in movements of anti-racism, gender liberation, and environmental justice.

If you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please let us know beforehand and write us to participate@spore-initiative.org or call us: +49 30 200 047 220.

Text and image by A. Asante and Grace