"KOPPA LGBTI+ ECONOMIC POWER LAB: FOSTERING OUR COMMUNITY'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT & HUMAN RIGHTS GLOBALLY"This innovative workshop applies the KOPPA LGBTI+ framework to explore the vital intersection of economic justice and human rights for LGBTQIA2S+ communities worldwide. Drawing on principles of Knowledge, Ownership, Participation, Power, and Access, participants will examine how economic empowerment serves as a foundation for advancing broader human rights goals and community resilience.
Participants will:
- Analyze systemic barriers to economic participation facing LGBTQIA2S+ people across different contexts
- Explore successful models of community-owned enterprises and cooperative economics
- Develop strategies for increasing LGBTQIA2S+ representation in key economic sectors and decision-making spaces
- Learn approaches for leveraging economic power to influence policy and corporate practices
- Design interventions that address economic disparities within our communities while building collective wealth
Facilitated by experts in LGBTQIA2S+ economic development and human rights advocacy, this workshop combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications that participants can adapt to their local contexts. The session emphasizes sustainable, community-centered approaches that build economic power without replicating harmful systems.
Join us to strengthen our collective understanding of how economic empowerment can serve as a powerful tool for advancing human rights globally. This workshop embodies the conference's commitment to equipping changemakers with concrete strategies for creating sustainable impact that extends beyond legal recognition to address the material conditions necessary for true liberation.
