# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebrating Queer Joy & Resistance: A Human Rights Day Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am – Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate queer joy, resistance, and leadership by LGBTQI+ refugees & newcomers this Human Rights Day—where voices rise, not just survive!About this EventEvent DescriptionJoin us this Human Rights Day for a transformative and healing experience rooted in resilience, advocacy, and radical joy.Hosted by Hope for Refugees International, the symposium centers the lived experiences, expertise, and leadership of LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers in Canada.Across storytelling, panel discussions, artistic expression, and collaborative dialogue, we will explore how to build a more inclusive, affirming, and equitable LGBTQI+ movement—where queer refugees and newcomers are not only safe but celebrated.This event is designed to challenge tokenism, amplify underrepresented voices, and co-create a future where queer joy is resistance, and refugee voices lead.Who Should AttendLGBTQI+ refugees, asylum seekers, and newcomersLGBTQI+ advocates and Pride organizersCommunity workers, policymakers, service providers, and alliesArtists, storytellers, and leaders in queer and migrant justice spacesKey Highlights✅ Plenary Sessions with refugee and newcomer speakers✅ Breakout Workshops for skill-sharing, storytelling, and strategy✅ Healing and Creative Spaces featuring art, music, and poetry✅ Networking Opportunities to connect and build solidarity✅ Free Admission – Includes refreshments and lunchFeatured SessionsPride Beyond Borders: Reclaiming Belonging in LGBTQI+ MovementsJoy as Resistance: Healing and Leading Through Lived ExperienceTokenized or Recognized? Reimagining Inclusion in Pride and AdvocacyBreaking Barriers: Enhancing Queer Refugee Participation in LeadershipEvent GoalsCelebrate queer refugee joy, survival, and cultural powerCreate an inclusive space for community, healing, and dialogueBuild a national training toolkit to support inclusive Pride and LGBTQI+ organizingStrengthen partnerships across queer advocacy, Pride networks, and newcomer-serving organizationsVisit the event webpage here to learn more: https://hopeforrefugees.org/celebrating-queer-joy-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium-for-lgbtqi-refugees-and-newcomers/Organized by? Hope for Refugees InternationalIn collaboration with: Fierté Canada Pride, Enchanté Network, Momentum, Rainbow Railroad, Pride Toronto, and Pride organizers across Canada. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4b85c5a0-9802-11f0-b67b-91a6dd477c69-rimg-w1200-h600-dc510331-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMArrival and registration?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMLand Acknowledgement and Official Opening ?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMEntertainment and Tea/Coffee break?: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMPlenary Session 1. Info: Plenary Session 1. "Pride Beyond Borders: Reclaiming Belonging in LGBTQI+ Movements" Explores the intersections of migration, queerness, and activism. Panelists will reflect on how Pride can become a space of true inclusion and safety for queer newcomers.?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 AMLunch Break?: 01:00 AM - 01:15 AMEntertainment BreakAlternating Breakout SessionsInfo: Session 1. "Tokenized or Recognized? Reimagining Inclusion in Pride and Advocacy" Participants will examine power dynamics in mainstream LGBTQI+ organizing and offer solutions to move beyond performative inclusion. This session will inform the Training Toolkit. Session 2. "Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Participation of Queer Refugees in Community Leadership" Focuses on identifying systemic barriers (financial, cultural, institutional) to newcomer participation and how to dismantle them through practical strategies and community accountability.?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMPlenary Session 2. Info: Plenary Session 2. "Joy as Resistance: Healing and Leading Through Lived Experience" A storytelling circle and keynote conversation featuring LGBTQI+ refugees sharing how joy has been a radical act of survival and resilience. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, storytelling, contests, literary-art, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-02-27T13:30:00Z - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: 163 Queen St E - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcelebrating-queer-joy-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium-tickets-1552589038609 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 395.38, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 163 Queen St E - **lat**: 43.6537285 - **long**: -79.37234600000001 - **full address**: 163 Queen St E, 163 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Hope for Refugees International - HRI (https://allevents.in/org/hope-for-refugees-international-hri/23227530) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bd3e8e71e3cf48a55817b0489dff51c8510a98278d51b7d78f4651f0c677898e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc510332-gmir.jpg?v=1765950324 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c03b6064b46a5ce0d1e1f8dece6c30b13ae44535049eb7a40ed6968fe9468b56-rimg-w400-h400-dcb8a998-gmir.jpg?v=1758579617 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 163 Queen St E, 163 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 395.38 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Hope for Refugees International - HRI - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, workshops, storytelling, contests, literary-art, business - **Q**: What is the age limit of the event? - **A:** all_ages - **Q**: What is the door_time of the event? - **A:** 2026-02-27T13:30:00Z - **Q**: What is the duration of the event? - **A:** 8 hours 30 minutes - **Q**: What is the location of the event? - **A:** 163 Queen St E - **Q**: What is the languages of the event? - **A:** English - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Celebrating Queer Joy & Resistance: A Human Rights Day Symposium ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Celebrating Queer Joy & Resistance: A Human Rights Day Symposium", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bd3e8e71e3cf48a55817b0489dff51c8510a98278d51b7d78f4651f0c677898e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc510332-gmir.jpg?v=1765950324", "startDate": "2025-12-10", "endDate": "2025-12-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "163 Queen St E", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "163 Queen Street East", "postalCode": "M7A 2H6", "addressLocality": "Toronto", "addressRegion": "ON", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.6537285", "longitude": "-79.37234600000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Celebrate queer joy, resistance, and leadership by LGBTQI+ refugees & newcomers this Human Rights Day—where voices rise, not just survive!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "2025-12-10", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "395.38", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609", "price": 0, "name": "Canada based Refugees & Newcomers" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609", "price": "33.28", "name": "Partners (Reps from NGOs/Gov't & Pride Movements)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609", "price": "395.38", "name": "International participants" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/celebrating-queer-joy-and-resistance-a-human-rights-day-symposium/100001552589038609", "price": "33.28", "name": "Queer community and well-wishers" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Hope for Refugees International - HRI", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hope-for-refugees-international-hri/23227530" } ] } ] ```