Location: Convocation Hall, University of Toronto (31 King's College Circle)
This session will feature Jian Ghomeshi, award winning broadcaster and bestselling author, in conversation with Venezuela's Tamara Adrian and Russia’s Masha Gessen.
In the first segment, Tamara Adrian will tell her story of fighting for trans* human rights in her home country of Venezuela, while also examining the perils and possibilities of building a global trans* human rights movement.
In the second segment,...
Location: Convocation Hall, University of Toronto (31 King's College Circle)
This session will feature Jian Ghomeshi, award winning broadcaster and bestselling author, in conversation with Venezuela's Tamara Adrian and Russia’s Masha Gessen.
In the first segment, Tamara Adrian will tell her story of fighting for trans* human rights in her home country of Venezuela, while also examining the perils and possibilities of building a global trans* human rights movement.
In the second segment, Masha Gessen will explore her decision to leave Russia with her partner and three children, the aftermath of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the role played by figures ranging from Vladimir Putin to Pussy Riot, and the future of LGBTI rights in Russia and abroad.
To get tickets, please come to the WPHRC14 Registration Desk between June 25-27th 9:00-1:30pm (located in the main lobby of University College, 15 Kings College Circle). If you are unable to secure tickets before 1:30pm, you may join our rush line at the venue door.
**This event is free and open to the public
**Accessibility information: The space is wheelchair accessible and ASL interpretation will be provided.
