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  • Essay by Luisa Fernanda Uribe
    From the idea of needing a room of one’s own to the shared knowledge on production, venues, and community around electronic music, this piece explores what’s ahead for women and queer communities in Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Podcast by Abhishek Mathur
    Vanessà Heer brings a revolutionary feminist perspective to the alpsegen, a traditional prayer chanted by herdsmen in the Swiss alps. The reimagined hymn is a tribute to inspirational women, living or dead, a call to be imbued with their spirit and power.
  • Podcast by Dania Joedo, Gisela Swaragita
    Dania Joedo, a trans activist and musician, explores her journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and advocacy. This conversation highlights Dania’s evolution from living as Danang to openly embracing her identity as Dania, and the significant role her partner, Gusti, played in this transformative process.
  • Quotation by Dania Joedo

    «Coming in, understanding yourself, accepting yourself, is a very very long and deep process.»