Practical
Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
- 15:00 until 18:30
Pilar building
Triomflaan
VUB Entrance 6
1050
Brussels
€ 15 / €12 (-26y)
Safer Spaces » is a term used in events and nightlife to describe spaces where safety and wellbeing of the audience are one of the main concern of the organisers. A « Safer Space » aims at being accessible to everyone and tries to create a comfortable environment where everyone’s boundaries are respected at all times, but what does it really mean?
Is outlining a policy or a set of rules to visitors enough? Or should other practices be put in place inside and outside the event space?
This workshop will be more of a discussion than a lecture; let’s talk about why or how difficult it can be. What (systemic) violences are at play? What about drugs? How do these violence take shape and how to prevent them during events.
Together with experts, they interactively explore ways to create a safer night and event culture.
Get to know the experts!
Pauline Draps
Pauline Draps works as the Harm Reduction Manager at Brussels By Night. The organization was created in 2020 to identify the common interests of the nightlife industry and preserve its creative, evolving and sustainable activities. It is meant to act as a liaison between authorities and nightlife organisers, and support the sector in defining their values and processes to create safer spaces for all.
Deep Down East – Vera Moro & Charles Pennec (DJ's & Artists)
Deep Down East was established to address the underrepresentation of Eastern European artists in the music industry. Inclusivity is central to their artistic practices, making their parties as inclusive as possible.
Their perspective on safe spaces is that 100% safety is unattainable, so they advocate for 'safer spaces' where individuals can be themselves without fear, and mutual respect is upheld. They implement a code of conduct at their events and state that a safer space is co-created by organizers and attendees.
The world needs you
This initiative is part of VUB's public programme: a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge sharing, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world.
As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.
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