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In the second half of our two-parter in Malta, we speak to Charlie Cauchi and Romeo Roxman Gatt from Malta's only queercentric artspace, RosaKwir. As we delve deeper into the issues around bodily autonomy under Maltese politics Catholicism, we also have the pleasure of consulting Gabi Calleja from the Maltese Human Rights Directorate- and we look to the future for what Malta could represent for the rights of intersex individuals, transgender individuals and pregnant people in the arena of Europe.Thank you to all of you who continue to listen and support us. If you wish to help this project as we head on into Türkiye and South Africa, you can sign up as one of our lovely patrons at patreon.com/slashqueer. You can also browse our /Queer merchandise at slashqueer.threadless.com and even drop us a one-off donation (enough to buy a coffee) at ko-fi.com/slashqueer. You would not believe how far a small donation can take us!You can find transcripts, resources, community fundraising projects and articles at slashqueer.com. You can contact us on Instagram or Twitter at @SlashQueer or email us at info@slashqueer.com.This episode was edited by Sam Clay, transcribed by Bronya Smith, scripted and presented by Georgie Williams. Music in this episode was composed by Sam Clay.

In Episode 20 we start our investigations into the gender and sexuality diverse culture within Malta. In the first episode of this two-parter, we interview gynaecologist and transgender healthcare specialist Dr Chiara Frendo-Balzan about the climate of gendered healthcare in Malta. As our research continues, our lens of inquiry expands as we begin to understand the unequal access to healthcare across Malta and the enduring taboo surrounding abortion in this staunchly Catholic country.Thank you to all of you who continue to listen and support us. If you wish to help this project on our Season 2 journey into 2023, you can sign up as one of our lovely patrons at patreon.com/slashqueer. You can also browse our /Queer merchandise at slashqueer.threadless.com and even drop us a one-off donation (enough to buy a coffee) at ko-fi.com/slashqueer.You can find transcripts, resources, community fundraising projects and articles at slashqueer.com. You can contact us on Instagram or Twitter at @SlashQueer or email us at info@slashqueer.com.This episode was edited by Sam Clay, transcribed by Bronya Smith, scripted and presented by Georgie Williams. Music in this episode was composed by Sam Clay.

We are back and bringing you more incredible oral histories from around the world in Season Two of /Queer. In our first episode of this season we find ourselves en route to Malta aboard the Götheborg of Sweden- the largest ocean-faring wooden vessel in the world- where gender & sexuality researcher Georgie Williams documents some of the history of 'queer' culture at sea. To understand more of where this exists in the modern age, Georgie interviews Eli Gafvelin; the transgender carpenter who works aboard this unexpectedly progressive ship.Thank you to all of you who continue to listen and support us. If you wish to help this project on our Season 2 journey into 2023, you can sign up as one of our lovely patrons at patreon.com/slashqueer. You can also browse our /Queer merchandise at slashqueer.threadless.com and even drop us a one-off donation (enough to buy a coffee) at ko-fi.com/slashqueer.You can find transcripts, resources, community fundraising projects and articles at slashqueer.com. You can contact us on Instagram or Twitter at @SlashQueer or email us at slashqueer@outlook.com.This episode was edited by Sam Clay, transcribed by Bronya Smith, scripted and presented by Georgie Williams. Music in this episode was composed by Sam Clay.

In our final episode of Season One of /Queer, we chat with activist Jim Doherty about a transforming political and queer climate in the city of Derry in Northern Ireland. Exploring Derry's history and position in the spotlight of Irish politics, we discuss the establishing of Pride parades in Ireland, the avoidance of commercialism of these sacred events and what Derry represents for the LGBTQ+ communities of both Ireland and Europe.Thank you to all of you who continue to listen and support us. If you wish to help this project continue into 2022 with Season 2, you can sign up as one of our lovely patrons at patreon.com/slashqueer. You can also browse our /Queer merchandise at slashqueer.threadless.com and even drop us a one-off donation (enough to buy a coffee) at ko-fi.com/slashqueer.You can find transcripts, resources, community fundraising projects and articles at slashqueer.com. You can contact us on Instagram or Twitter at @SlashQueer or email us at slashqueer@outlook.com.This episode was edited by Sam Clay, transcribed by Bronya Smith, co-scripted by Mat Thompson and Georgie Williams and presented by Georgie Williams. Music in this episode was composed by Sam Clay.

In our penultimate episode of Season One of /Queer, we return to our interview with Ireland's Gay Godfather- founder of GCN Magazine and gay rights icon, Tonie Walsh. Covering matters such as ageing queer populations, LGBTQ+ inclusive media and inter-community social movements, Tonie looks forward to the future of a Queer Ireland.Thank you to all of you who continue to listen and support us. If you wish to help this project continue throughout this year and beyond, you can sign up as one of our lovely patrons at patreon.com/slashqueer. You can also browse our /Queer merchandise at slashqueer.threadless.com and even drop us a one-off donation (enough to buy a coffee) at ko-fi.com/slashqueer.You can find transcripts, resources, community fundraising projects and articles at slashqueer.com. You can contact us on Instagram or Twitter at @SlashQueer or email us at slashqueer@outlook.com.This episode was edited by Sam Clay, transcribed by Bronya Smith, co-scripted by Matt Thompson and Georgie Williams and presented by Georgie Williams. Music in this episode was composed by Sam Clay.