SEKSUALITI MERDEKA 2011

Queer Without Fear

1 Nov – 13 Nov, 2011

The Annexe Gallery, KL

Malaysians have been fearless these past few years. We have demanded for fair elections, for justice, for democracy. Let us then remember that democracy does not only belong to the majority, or the powerful, or the loudest. Democracy belongs to all. Let’s demand for equal rights and human dignity not just for ourselves, but also for those who are different, whether straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, transgender, asexual, unsure or simply fabulous. Let’s be queer without fear.

Seksualiti Merdeka, meaning Sexuality Independence, is Malaysia’s only festival celebrating the human rights of people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. It is organised by a loose coalition of NGOs, artists, activists and individuals and has been held annually since 2008. The festival programme includes forums, talks, workshops, book launches, art exhibition and performances.

This year, our theme – Queer Without Fear – highlights how homophobia and transphobia have negatively affected and continues to affect the lives of untold numbers of Malaysians who are discriminated against and persecuted because of their sexual orientations and gender identities. It is our firm belief that all Malaysians have the right to live and love without fear.

SM2011 SCHEDULE

Wed 9 Nov, 8pm

SEKSUALITI MERDEKA 2011 LAUNCH

Wed 9 to Sun 13 Nov

THE FRIENDLY POSTER SHOW

Thu 10 Nov, 8pm

CONFESSIONS CABARET

Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13 Nov 2011, 8pm

RAINBOW MASSACRE – Love Out Loud!

Sat 12 Nov, 2pm

POLICING SEXUALITY: Sex, Society & the State

Sat 12 Nov, 4pm

THE TRANSSEXUAL VS THE MINISTRY OF POPULATION CONTROL

Sun 13 Nov, 12pm

DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARK HEARTS: Homophobia 101

Sun 13 Nov, 2pm

UNDER A RAINBOW ROOF: The Siti & Pepper Show

Sun 13 Nov, 4pm

FIERCE & FABULOUS: Shelah’s Finishing School for Drag Queens

SPECIAL PROGRAMME

Wed 2 Nov, 8pm

HUMAN RIGHTS for LGBTIQ: Making it real in Malaysia!

Thu 3 Nov, 8pm

NINE TO FIVE: Sexuality Rights In The Workplace 

Sat 5 Nov, 8pm

JUSTICE FOR SISTERS: Nyah Rights Now!