A brief overview of the life of a feminist activist and counselor who works with women traumatized by male violence and with lesbians.
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Feminist activist and counselor who works with women traumatized by male violence and with lesbians. Feminist activist with the anti-war and anti-fascist group Women in Black Against War. Facilitator of experiential workshops for women aimed at empowering female activists emotionally and addressing topics such as the multifaceted discrimination faced by women, particularly lesbians. Editor of two books on the topics of “Alternatives to Psychiatry” and “Violence Against Women.” Author of essays on topics such as male violence, feminist and lesbian responses to war, and women’s solidarity, as well as a book on emotional autonomy (2011). Currently conducting research on lesbian activists in war situations. Member of international networks addressing the issues of rape in war, male violence, feminist initiatives, lesbian rights, and Women in Black (NEWW, WAVE, EWL, LFA, WICZ, WIB).
Violence Against Women – Counseling, Facilitation, Educational Work
- 1983 – Co-organizer of the international conference “Alternatives to Psychiatry,” Belgrade
- 1983–1993 Feminist Group Women and Society—co-founder, organizer, and facilitator of workshops on violence against women and women’s health.
- 1990–1995 SOS Hotline for Women and Children Victims of Violence – co-founder, counselor, coordinator
- 1993–2011 Autonomous Women’s Center – Co-founder, member of the coordinating committee, coordinator of the “
” counseling team, lead counselor - 1992–2012 Educational work with feminist counselors for women traumatized by male violence in Serbia and other countries (Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan)
- 2000–2012 Facilitator of self-help groups and workshops for women traumatized by male violence
Counseling and advocacy for lesbian issues
- 1990–1997 Arkadia—a gay and lesbian group; co-founder and activist
- 1994 Recipient of the Filipa da Souza Award from the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
- 1995–2011 Labris – Organization for Lesbian Human Rights – activist and spokesperson for lesbian issues
- 2000–2012 Labris, Gayten – Facilitator of experiential workshops for lesbians and allies of the lesbian movement
- 2012– Lesbian Counseling SOS Helpline – Co-founder and feminist counselor for lesbians
Anti-war and anti-fascist activism
- 1991–2012 Women in Black Against War – Co-founder and activist
- 1992–2012 Center for Women’s Studies Belgrade – freelance instructor
- 1991–2012 Active in international networks for peace, against rape in war, and for transitional justice.