Together with author and politician Zsuzsanna Szelényi, we’ll discuss the turn that Hungary has taken towards conservatism and authoritarianism. When did the decline in women’s- and LGBTIQ+ rights start, how is that a bigger part of the turn that the whole of Europe is taking at the moment, and what can we do?
Zsuzsanna Szelényi is a Hungarian author, politician, and foreign policy expert. She is the Director of the Democracy Institute Leadership Academy for Central and Eastern Europe. Her book Tainted Democracy, Viktor Orban and the Subversion of Hungary was published in 2022. She served as Member of the Parliament (MP) from 1990 to 1994 (Fidesz) and from 2014 to 2018 (Together).
Freethinker Festival is part of Amsterdam 750 years. On 27 October 2025, Amsterdam will be 750 years old and in the run-up to this milestone, various programmes, including Freethinker Festival, will be organised to celebrate.
Speakers
Vrijdenkersfestival 2023
Geweld tegen LHBTI+’ers: Hoe beschermen we deze Amsterdammers?
Amsterdam heeft de reputatie vrij, open en tolerant te zijn, maar tegelijkertijd vinden er nog steeds veel gewelddadige incidenten tegen LHBTIQ+ personen plaats.
Fashion Show: Okrika! By Maxivive
Okrika stands for queer identity, okrika stands for waste and sustainability, okrika stands for global inequality. De Balie and fashion brand Maxivive present a fashion show!
An Evening on Trans Literature, Baby
At the Freethinkers’ Festival, Torrey Peters speaks about her book ‘Detransition, baby’ with people who have recognized something of themselves in her book.