Kuhaha
Topics
LGBTI+ Rights and Advocacy, Arts and Cultural Empowerment, Community Support and Inclusion
Disciplines
LGBTI+, human rights, inclusion, gender equality, cultural heritage, community empowerment, arts, activism,
HUB IDEA
Kuhaha is a joint initiative by Özgür Renkler, Kaos GL, and Kült Kavaklıdere, aiming to confront censorship and exclusion faced by LGBTI+ communities in Turkiye. Rooted in Ankara and Bursa, the hub provides a space where queer voices can be expressed and amplified through stand-up comedy, digital storytelling, and public events. Using humour as resistance and expression, Kuhaha highlights how censorship impacts everyday life and identity, not just speech. With stand-up workshops, performances, and a short documentary, the hub connects queer communities across cities, challenges social norms, and reclaims spaces where LGBTI+ voices are often silenced.Bursa
Özgür Renkler
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Bursa
Özgür Renkler
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Özgür Renkler Association has adopted the mission of combating hatred, discrimination, and prejudice based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender characteristics, and gender expression, empowering LGBTI+ persons and promoting human rights. In 2013, our work started as a Student Community at Uludağ University, continued as a working group within Nilüfer City Council in 2014, and became an association in 2016. Our work is carried out within the framework of four main programs: Support- Empowerment, strengthening LGBTI+'s access to rights and services;Advocacy, combating social prejudice and discrimination;Arts and Culture, increasing visibility, well-being, and representation; and capacity Building, sustainable and effective organization.
Ankara
Kaos GL
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Ankara
Kaos GL
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Kaos GL Association, founded in 1994 in Ankara, advocates for LGBTI+ rights and gender equality. It operates through four main programs: The Media and Communication Programme ensures accurate representation via KaosGL.org. The Human Rights Programme documents violations, engages in litigation,and reports to international bodies. The Refugee Rights Programme provides legal and social support to LGBTI+ refugees. The Academic and Cultural Studies Programme produces knowledge through Kaos GL Magazine, Kaos Q+ Journal, Queer Academy, conferences, art events, and the ‘Woman to Woman Story Contest,’ fostering awareness and visibility for LGBTI+ communities.
Ankara
Kült Kavaklıdere
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Ankara
Kült Kavaklıdere
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Kült Kavaklıdere is revitalising a cultural landmark by reimagining the long-closed Kavaklıdere Cinema. Deeply connected to Ankara’s cultural heritage, it aims to transform this iconic space into a dynamic arts and culture hub. Since June 2023, Kült Kavaklıdere has hosted film screenings, theatre performances, stand-up shows, concerts, exhibitions, talks, and workshops. Supported by academia, civil society, and individuals, these events regularly enrich the city’s cultural scene, extending to venues across Ankara. By fostering creativity and dialogue, Kült Kavaklıdere strengthens the city’s cultural fabric and builds an inclusive, vibrant community around the arts.
TRANSNATIONAL EXCHANGE IDEA
Anlat Aşko v.02 brings together Turkish-speaking participants from Turkey and Germany to explore personal narratives through storytelling and visual arts. Building on its first phase, this transnational exchange combines workshops, staged readings, and visual media to create a safe, inclusive space for queer and migrant voices. Over the course of two months, participants will develop performances, photographs, drawings, and visual narratives under the guidance of guest artists. The outcomes will be showcased in Ankara, Bursa, and Berlin, published in a fanzine, and featured across Kaos GL’s print and online platforms. The exchange strengthens participants’ storytelling skills, enhances visibility for underrepresented communities, and fosters intercultural dialogue, offering a sustainable model for future artistic collaborations.Over two months of online workshops will bring together participants from Turkey and Germany, culminating in performances in Ankara, Bursa, and Berlin across multiple accessible formats. Participants will produce visual storytelling works—photographs, drawings, and curated visual narratives—featured in a fanzine, Kaos GL’s print and online magazines, and partner social media channels.
The initiative will strengthen participants’ skills in narrative and visual storytelling, amplify Turkish-speaking queer and migrant voices, and deepen intercultural dialogue between communities. It aims to create a safe and inclusive space for self-expression, fostering confidence and collaboration across borders. The process will also serve as a replicable model adaptable to other disciplines, supporting sustainability and future iterations.
Anlat Aşko v.02 is created in collaboration with Orta Okul and PLATFORM by GAPO.
