KORIS Zine Series Edition #005

Series of Zines, Edition #005 | English translation available on the back of the page

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This edition of KORIS #005 celebrates Pride 2024 in Timor-Leste, highlighting the theme of "Solidarity" through the Diversity March, creative performances, and calls for inclusivity. It amplifies the voices of the LGBTIQ+ and disabled communities, advocating for a world free from discrimination and violence. Through essays and reflections, the edition challenges societal misconceptions, addresses systemic oppression, and celebrates the resilience of marginalized groups. It is a powerful reminder of the need for solidarity and respect for diversity.

KORIS Zine is a self-published collection of stories, collages, illustrations and articles developed by the community that aims to highlight LGBTIQ+ contributions and expressions of identity and community. Previous Zines have included interviews of LGBTIQ+ legends who have contributed to inclusive advocacy efforts in their communities; experiences of queer sex-workers; stories of trans women contributing to their families through the creation of culturally significant textiles ('tais' used for cultural purposes); solidarity for liberation movements within Timor-Leste (against conservative and religious discrimination) and ongoing national struggles like in Palestine; and articles on religious acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people.

KORIS Koletivu wants to focus on future editions including more stories on LGBTIQ+ communities' contribution to Timorese national liberation, and the experiences of queer people living rurally. The objective of focusing on these issues is to broaden the understanding of LGBTIQ+ participation in historical, cultural and social narratives.

Artist

KORIS Koletivu

Timor Leste

KORIS is short for Komunidade Ransu ho Istoria (Community hanging out and telling stories- "Ransu" is the Bahasa Indonesian equivalent of "Nongkrong") and was a name chosen during a Zine workshop in April 2024. KORIS is considered the artistic program of CODIVA (Coalition for Diversity and Action) Foundation, an organisation striving to protect and promote human rights for everyone, specifically focusing on the LGBTIQ+ community in Timor-Leste.

KORIS Koletivu was born out of a need to tell Timorese LGBTIQ+ communities stories in accessible formats and to use as community advocacy. The KORIS Koletivu aims to creatively communicate LGBTIQ+ stories and issues, and the collective is currently producing a monthly Zine, with a video podcast series also in development (www.youtube.com/@fundasauncodiva). KORIS Zine grew as a form of artistic expression of stories from a range of people within the community, with a special focus on "LGBTIQ+ LEGENDS"- older Timorese queer people- who's stories have rarely been told in the national context.

KORIS Koletivu is run by CODIVA staff and friends in the community in the capitol, Dili, with the hopes of continuing to collect stories of LGBTIQ+ people in rural areas and from diverse contexts. KORIS makes art by the LGBTIQ+ community, for everyone!

KORIS Zine Series 005

KORIS Zine Series Edition #005

Series of Zines, Edition #005 | English translation available on the back of the page

Artist

KORIS Koletivu