"My skin is longing for sunlight"

İrem Su from Gaziantep: "My skin is longing for sunlight. They stole the sun from me. They have made a vampire out of this woman who sang and danced."

"I've always wanted to be a bird"

Berfin from Kilis: "I was forced to marry. I have a two-year-old daughter. She is my only hope in life, believe me. If my daughter tells that she is lesbian one day, I'll never discriminate her because I was discriminated against so much."

What was discussed at the International Memory and History Conference?

A quick look at Kaos GL's International Memory and History Conference…

"Difficulties add value to everything"

Oya Burcu Ersoy gave the opening speech of the International Memory and History Conference organized by Kaos GL Association.

“Is a struggle effectual enough to be the sole voice of a whole culture?”

The International Memory and History Conference sought answers to the question "How is history being written?" for queer and LGBTI+'s.

“What we've forgotten is recalling what we remember, what we remember is recalling what we have forgotten”

On the second day of the International Memory and History Conference, the challenges encountered in queer history writing and the fight against them were discussed in the second session.

What are we searching for in the archives, and why?

In the first session of the last day of the International Memory and History Conference, the queer archive was discussed.

Writing history by reflecting the emotions

The forum, held at the International Memory and History Conference, hosted the guests of Color Screen Interviews.

From visibility to forming memory: Queering the space

On the last day of the International Memory and History Conference, gendered places and queer spaces were discussed.

“Oral history enables us for more democratic history”

The International Memory and History Conference organized by Kaos GL Association ended with the "Oral history" session.

In pursuit of history: LGBTI+ and queer museum experiences

LGBTI+ and queer museum experiences were discussed at the International Memory and History Conference.

Queer Cyprus Association: “Life Project” Launch and Exhibition was held

The Launch Event and Exhibition of the new Project "LGBTI+ in Freedom from Exploitation (LIFE) was held at Bandabulya Stage.

Kaos GL is 25 years old!

Kaos GL is celebrating its 25th year anniversary!

“History of LGBTI+’s is a fragile one, both on personal and social levels”

The International Memory and History Conference organized by Kaos GL Association started on September 27th with a workshop in Izmir.

How does memory researches include identities?

The second session of the workshop in the scope of The International Memory and History Conference discussed possible answers on the question of “How the sexual orientation and gender identities are being included in the practices of memory studies”.