How to operate a QWRC style community space
Friday, January 28, 2022
10: 30-12: 00
In recent years, the number of LGBTQ circles and organizations has increased, and at the same time, the number of outsourcing from the government to related organizations such as the operation of community spaces has gradually increased. This is a subcommittee that we would like organizers and government officials to participate in as an opportunity for participants to share their wisdom to create a place where LGBTQ and related parties can meet safely and interact constructively.
報告文「QWRC流コミュニティスペースの運営方法」
この分科会では、QWRCのコジさんにQWRC流のコミュスぺ（コミュニティスペース）の運営のノウハウや運営をする上での注意点やこだわりなどについて伺った。「QWRCデー」や「QWRCナイト」若者向けの「カラフル」メンタルに悩みがあるLGBTQのための「メンヘル！」子連れで参加可能な「こどもとおとなのお茶会」53のアナログゲームを楽しめる「ボードゲームな夜」などなどのQWRC主催のコミュスぺに加え、行政から委託され、淀川区、枚方市、茨木市など自治体に出向いて一般市民向けのコミュスぺも運営している。
そもそも人々が集まり創り出す「場」とは何か、コミュスぺはどのような流れではじまりどのような進行で進むのか、場を安全に保ちインクルーシブにするためのグランドルールの役割やファシリテーターの役割、目的に応じた場作り・雰囲気作りのコツ、ハラスメント対策、行政との交渉内容、スタッフのチームワークやバーンアウト対策、LGBTQならではの気を付けたいことや、トラブル対応などなどコミュスぺを運営する上で非常に具体的に役に立つ情報をご提供いただいた。また、コジさん個人がLGBTQコミュニティからどのようなことを学び経験してきたか、QWRCの理念であるフェミニズムについてや、ピアサポートグループの醍醐味、NPO運営の難しさなど、話題は多岐に深く展開した。
また、長年ファシリテーターをしてきた中での工夫や対応についても紹介があり、中でも意見が違う人や対立しがちなタイプの人とどのように対話をしていくかや、ルールを守らない参加者をどのように制したり対話していくかなどは具体的で参考になるお話だった。
質疑応答では、ピアサポートグループで行われる「言いっぱなし聞きっぱなし」方式の進め方についての質問や、交流会の運営にまつわる人的資源の確保、内容、運営ルールなどについての質問も出て参加者の関心の高さが伺えた。
この分科会は、QWRCの地道で素晴らしい活動を、NPOが弱いこの日本において多くの人に知ってもらいたいという意図で企画された。民主主義的で活発な市民社会を形成する上で大きな役割を果たす非営利活動とそこで働く人たちがもっと正当に評価され、賃金が支払われ、仕事として誇りをもち、安定した暮らしをして活躍することが、社会全体のためになることを信じて、今後もLGBTQ系非営利団体をヒューチャーしていきたい。
【参加者の感想】
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コジさんが話されました。セクマイの文化についてもっと知りたいです。
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QWRCの活動は素晴らしいと思いました。塩安さんも言われていましたが、このように高いレベルでされている法人にはもっとお金を出してほしいです。そこに専念してもらって十分な報酬がもらえるようになってほしいと思います。
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塩安さんとコジさんがリラックスしてお話される中で、お二人やQWRCがどのようにこれまでの実績を作ってきたかが良く分かりました。大変ほっこりした気分になりました。ありがとうございます。信頼関係って長い時間をかけて作られるんだな・・。と思いました。
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自分もLGBTQの交流会を友人と企画したりしているので、お話とても参考になりました。交流会の性質に合わせて、少しずつグラウンドルールを変えているところが印象的でなるほどなあと思いました。いつかQWRCスペースに遊びに行ってみたいです。
Speakers
Koji
Director / Co-representative of NPO QWRC
Born in 1982
He left home at the age of 18 and made his LGBTQ community debut. After that, I went to various gatherings and events in Kansai.
One year after QWRC was created, I became a staff member of QWRC when I was 22 years old. With the incorporation of QWRC as an NPO in 2013, I will be in my current position. At QWRC, I am in charge of the operation and administration of the community space.
QWRC, which opened in 2003 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, has been making various important efforts related to LGBTQ for many years. In particular, it is unique to have sent out from a position that firmly adheres to feminism, and to approach the problems and worries of the lives of queer people from the perspective of medical care and welfare. These efforts have steadily changed over time and have been involved in the development of the LGBTQ community in the Kansai region. The high level of expertise of QWRC personnel, such as sexual minority support and consultation services, and the proficient facilitation skills as a community organizer are important assets that should be passed on to the next generation. The knowledge and experience gained from trial and error that has created a place for people of various sexuality and gender to gather should be helpful for those who want to create a place where various others can safely gather in every situation. We will talk to the staff while looking back on the history so far, not only about knowledge and skills, but also about points that QWRC has been careful about and points that have been particular about. Dustin Lance Black, the scriptwriter for the movie The Times of Harvey Milk, who announced that he was gay, said. "Without a view of history, a community cannot be created. By celebrating it, not just admitting the facts, it becomes the history to which we belong." People who have been active long before the word LGBT became popular said, " I wonder if this kind of thing will really pay off, and will Japan change in the West someday? " I want to work for all such activists! Japan tends not to look back on history, but I think that looking back on our efforts will lead to celebrating and affirming our lives. First of all, I would like to work from the people I have seen for a long time. I want to praise more QWRC for coming! We want you to be proud that we have spun our lives and history! Now that the LGBTQ is finally recognized thanks to the activities of our predecessors over the years, why not think about the "community" for a further leap into the future?
QWRC Past activities (digest)
2021
August Social resource development project (preparation of LGBT friendly indicators, exchange meetings, main survey, etc.)
July-August Recruit monthly supporters using the online donation platform and achieve the goal
2020
Exchange meeting Due to the corona whirlpool, it is held at rest, online, and in combination with the office and online.
Emergency contact cards are now available for download from the QWRC website
August mail news is published monthly
July-October "Consultation on LGBTs Peer Group Supervision 2020" held
Received "19th Osaka Bar Association Human Rights Award" in March
February Co-sponsored "5th LGBT Support Course"
January Co-sponsored " Sexual Minority and National Convention for Medical Care, Welfare, and Education 2020 "
2019
September "LGBT counselor skill improvement course" held
May QWRC pamphlet issued
March Reported cases at "Osaka Consultation Forum" for consultation and support of sexual minorities
February In the 61st issue of "Niji no Hiroba", the article "How to freely express sexual minorities?"
November 2018-January 2019 "LGBT Consultation Peer Group Supervision" held
2019 QWRC activity statement
2018
August "LGBT Course for Educational Fields Summer 2018" -Aiming for a school where everyone can live comfortably-held
July "LGBT counselor skill improvement course" held
May QWRC 15th Anniversary Party was held
April Revised QWRC leaflet
March "LGBT Course for Educational Fields Spring 2018" -Aiming for a school where everyone can live comfortably-held
2018 QWRC activity statement
2017
Held LGBT courses for faculty and staff in spring and autumn
August "LGBT course for educational sites" -Aiming for a school where everyone can live comfortably-held
2017 QWRC activity statement
2016
November "QWRC bookshelves and books can be rented out. Commemorative event Bibliobattle" held
August Published the book "Let's ask LGBT anything / the place that junior and senior high school students really want to know"
January LGBT and medical welfare revised edition issued
Why it's important to understand LGBT needs, terminology, stigma and stigma
2016 QWRC activity statement
2015
Call for donations and produce a booklet "I want 10,000 medical and welfare professionals to know about LGBT needs!"
March Published the booklet "QWRC Delivery Course Diversity of Sexuality"
December QWRC introduction video released on YouTube
2015 QWRC activity statement
2014
NPO incorporation
"Children and adults' tea party" will be held from August
July Cooperated in the implementation of "consultation business" and "community cafe" among LGBT support projects in Yodogawa Ward
Click here for the 2014 accounting report ↓
2013
"Menhel! (A group for people who live in diverse genders such as LGBT and have mental problems)" activity started!
October QWRC moves to Nishitenma
year 2012
December QWRC Kawaraban No. 3 issued
"Report that I participated in the Kansai Rainbow Parade"
October QWRC Kawaraban No. 2 issued
"Exhibiting minorities-Do you know Liberty Osaka?"
August QWRC Kawaraban No. 1 issued
"Ingenuity to survive and support at school"
2011
March-April Special Exhibition "Gender Identity Disorder" and Diverse Sexual Ways-Things That Men / Women Can't Divide-Lecture
January "Practical network course on sexual minority healthcare" held
Creating pamphlets for parties, etc.
2010
September Article published in the 150th issue of the magazine "Big Issue Japan"
"QWRC-To create a gathering place for sexual minorities and a practical network of health care"
September "Global Health Day 2010" Osaka Venue "Modern Youth and Sex Learned from Peer Activities" Report
September-February 2011 "LGBT and Labor" continuous study session held
April Community project to consider the working environment of sexual minorities
2009
December Labor consultation started
April QWRC leaflet issued
January Practical Network for Sexual Minority Healthcare
Holding lectures and creating pamphlets for medical and welfare personnel
2008
September Symposium and exchange meeting "DV support from the perspective of LGBTI"
2007
Published "Colorful ☆ Report Collection"
"Colorful" is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex
A project to support youth (young people under 23 years old)
2006
September Symposium and Exchange Meeting "Sexuality and Human Rights-How to Address LGBT Social Issues"
April "Colorful" event for youth starts
"Colorful-Youth empowerment business worried about sexual orientation and gender"
Issued "Emergency Contact Card" card and leaflet 3rd edition
Co-sponsored the symposium "Sexuality and Human Rights"
Year 2005
October-Continuous course "LGBT and family" held
September- QWRC telephone consultation started
Exchange with other organizations Lecturer and panelist requests and interviews increased
Groups that use QWRC are playing an active role, and the number of groups that use it regularly, including self-help groups, is increasing.
2004
November Consecutive Lecture "Gender and Sexuality Diversity and Support" Held
All 5 times 1. What is diversity? 2. Gender diversity and support in adolescents 3. Family support
4. Gender diversity and medical care 5. From now on, towards the connection)
2003
QWRC opens in Nakazakinishi, Kita-ku, Osaka
As a resource center for people living in diverse genders, we support the activities of individuals and groups working on the themes of sexuality and gender.
Reference video
Interviewer: Shioyasu 99
Presided over the new C team planning. Being a G-fornt Kansai member, I have always had a neighborhood relationship with QWRC. I've been with some QWRC members for about 20 years and feel like a "childhood friend of the activity." Actually , I recently became a member of QWRC. Nowadays, QWRC love has sprung up and forced the above activity digest version to be put together.
Why are various minorities difficult to live in? Because human rights are not understood. Who will raise awareness of human rights? Education, commercial organizations and government are unreliable. It doesn't spread naturally. I need more people who are serious about their work.
For example, the number of non-profit organizations in the United States is 30 times that of Japan. The digits of the amount of money that goes to non-profit organizations are different. Non-profit organizations also dig into the rankings of companies that want to get a job. The social status of Japanese non-profit organizations is too low. A society in which non-profit organizations can play an active role will make it easier to live in a community that cannot be created by commercial activities. More people understand human rights, less harassment, and even if you complain about harassment, you can get help.
From now on, let's work hard on what your nonprofit organization is doing, evaluate it as valuable, and support it aloud. And let's increase the number of people who can eat even if they work for more non-profit organizations. If you've been a non-profit, don't underestimate it. What you are doing is important to society.