Let’s talk about does not avoid the political.
Human rights are being violated in various places around the world, and we do not want to remain silent.
In the summer of 2024 we talked about Palestine, Congo and Sudan.
Because a world based on solidarity requires us to learn about what is happening in these places right now.
How did the violence start? What forces are at play? How can we join forces to make our voices heard?
We are continuing these (and other) important conversations. In the fall, in 2026, and as long as it is needed.
The starting principle for Let's talk about is not neutrality, but a commitment to raising awareness and collective learning:
- Awareness of prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion.
- Awareness of colonial history and contemporary forms of oppression and exploitation.
- Awareness of our interconnectedness as individuals in a global economic and political system.
We aim to build awareness by prioritizing voices that are less often heard.
In doing so, we highlight a small part of a larger, shared story.
UPCOMING
There is no future talk planned yet.
Propose a talk?
Send an email to toon.minnen@vgc.be and lau.tenzeldam@vgc.be.
PAST TALKS
29/09/26
Decent work for people without residency
with Marta, Emmanuel, Aicha and Patience (Ara vzw)
28/05/26
From invisibility to living together
with Marthe, Souad, Angèle (Agora Femmxs) and Toon (de Rinck)
11/12/2025
Womxn's rights across borders and generations
with Tsiguereda (ድልድይ / Dildiy), Tamara (Siempre), Naïké (About Congo) and Lau (de Rinck)
30/8/2025
Let's talk about: Mexico
Panel discussion about femicide in Mexico and the counter-movement.
with Tamara (Siempre) and Elie (FMDO)
29/8/2025
Let's talk about: Ethiopia
Introduction to Ethiopia for those who want to learn, know, and explore
with Abera (Dildiy) and Rachel (Avansa Citizenne).
23/8/2025
Let Congo, Palestine, Sudan, and Anderlecht talk!
Panel discussion about violence and capital.
with Alhadi (African International Institute for Peace), Ghassan (Palestinian activist), Naïké (About Congo), and Lau (de Rinck)
25/04/2025
Let's talk about: de Roma
with Biser, Stephanie en Sorin
09/03/2025
Let's (not) talk about: Congo, Palestina & Soedan
with Jacqueline, Marie-Rose en Fulgunce (Mangoboom in Bloei), Ghassan (Palestian activist) & Alhadi (African International Institute for Peace)
31/01/2025
Let's talk about: De Jezidi
with Leila Tcheldargushi (La Maison des Yezidis)
31/08/2024
Let's talk about: Soedan
with Alhadi Agabeldour (African International Institute for Peace)
23/08/2024
Let's talk about: Congo
with Marie-Rose, Fulgence en koko Jacqueline (Mangoboom in Bloei)
17/08/2024
Let's talk about: Palestina
with Ahmed en Ghassan (Jabalia Hall)
In collaboration with FMDO, Avansa Citizenne & Mix-Up.