Saba Ali and Neil Hudson-Basing discuss the importance of chosen families in Queer communities and how they challenge traditional family models.
As queer people, we aren’t always fortunate enough to have the close family bonds we deserve or need. Whether that’s due to a lack of understanding or sheer rejection. That’s why for many in the LGBTQ+ community, chosen family is so important. This session looks at what Queer chosen families look like and seeks to address the roles of chosen families vs traditional family makeups.
Speakers:
Saba Ali is a distinguished advocate with extensive expertise in addressing intersectionality, cultural abuse, and the complexities marginalised communities face. As a queer South Asian compounded by challenges with lived experience of childhood trauma and discrimination from her past, this has shaped her understanding of the nuanced dynamics at the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality. Enabling her to work as a critical friend to institutions such as the Crown Prosecution Service and the Metropolitan Police Service, particularly focusing on issues like Hate Crime, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and the needs of the LGBT+ and Black/Brown communities. She serves as a trustee for Building Bridges for Peace, working toward conflict transformation, and as a Community Ambassador for The Vavengers, fighting to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and other forms of VAWG.
Neil Hudson-Basing is We Create Space's Events Manager based in London. With over 18 years experience in the events industry, Neil has a real passion for bringing audiences together. An experienced emcee & public speaker, Neil prides himself on his warm confidence and authenticity that lets attendees know that they're in extremely capable hands! Neil has delivered and hosted events, as well as spoken and written about, a broad range of hard-hitting & sensitive topics including violence against women & girls, male allyship, racism, sustainability, LGTBQ+ inclusion, menopause and sobriety. In 2022, he co-launched London’s newest alcohol and drug-free clubbing event called The House of Happiness, a queer led & delivered venture, to help address the lack of LGBTQ+ sober spaces.
If you would like to discuss booking one of these speakers for your own session, please get in touch with us via email at hello@wecreatespace.co
While you're here...
Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here.
We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date!
Commentaires