Contact & Connect

Get in Touch for Collaboration, Speaking Engagements, and Media Inquiries

Building Bridges and Connections

Dinah Bons is available for speaking engagements, panel discussions, media interviews, and collaboration opportunities. Her work spans intersectional activism, trans rights advocacy, community organizing, and policy development across Europe and globally.

"Build bridges toward those groups that are invisibilized" - Dinah Bons

How to Connect

Speaking Engagements

Dinah is available for keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on:

  • Intersectional activism and organizing
  • Trans rights and depathologization
  • Sex worker rights and decriminalization
  • HIV/AIDS advocacy and community participation
  • Anti-racism and decolonization
  • Community institution building
  • European and global policy advocacy

For speaking requests: Please include event details, audience information, and preferred topics.

Media Inquiries

Available for interviews and media appearances on topics including:

  • Current developments in trans rights
  • European LGBTQI+ policy and advocacy
  • Intersectional approaches to activism
  • Community-led healthcare initiatives
  • Global HIV/AIDS policy and community representation
  • Anti-racism in social justice movements

For media requests: Please specify publication/outlet, deadline, and interview format preferences.

Organization Contacts

For specific inquiries related to Dinah's organizational work, please reach out through the appropriate channels:

Trans United Europe

For inquiries related to trans rights advocacy, BPOC trans community support, and European policy work.

Focus Areas:

  • Trans rights advocacy and policy
  • BPOC trans community support
  • Anti-racism in LGBTQI+ spaces
  • Healthcare access and advocacy

Contact information available through official Trans United Europe channels.

Trans United Clinic

For information about community-led healthcare services in Amsterdam.

Services:

  • Hormone therapy support
  • STI/HIV testing
  • PrEP/PEP provision
  • Inclusive sexual health care

Contact through GGD Amsterdam or Trans United Europe for clinic services.

Professional Affiliations

Dinah Bons can also be reached through her various professional affiliations and leadership roles:

Organization Role Focus Area Contact Context
Transgender Europe (TGEU) Co-Chair European trans rights policy EU policy, trans rights advocacy
ESWA (European Sex Workers' Rights Alliance) President European sex worker rights Sex worker rights, decriminalization
NSWP (Global Network of Sex Work Projects) Operating Board Member Global sex worker advocacy International sex worker rights
Pride Amsterdam Ambassador, Board Member LGBTQI+ visibility and rights Pride events, LGBTQI+ advocacy
Female Economy Creative Strategy Chief Theater and cultural work Arts, culture, creative strategy

Collaboration Opportunities

Research Partnerships

Collaborative research on intersectional activism, trans rights, community organizing, and policy development.

  • Academic research partnerships
  • Policy research and analysis
  • Community-based participatory research
  • Intersectional methodology development

Policy Consultation

Expert consultation on policy development related to trans rights, sex worker rights, HIV/AIDS, and anti-racism.

  • Policy analysis and recommendations
  • Community impact assessments
  • Intersectional policy frameworks
  • Implementation strategies

Organizational Development

Support for organizations seeking to implement intersectional approaches and community-led governance models.

  • Intersectional organizational assessment
  • Governance model development
  • Community accountability processes
  • Leadership development

Contact Guidelines

When Reaching Out

To ensure effective communication and respect for Dinah's time and community commitments, please consider the following when making contact:

  • Be Specific: Clearly state the purpose of your inquiry and what you're hoping to achieve
  • Provide Context: Include information about your organization, event, or project
  • Timeline: Indicate your timeline and any deadlines
  • Compensation: For speaking engagements, please discuss honorarium and travel arrangements
  • Accessibility: Mention any accessibility needs or accommodations

Community-Centered Approach

Dinah's work is grounded in community accountability and intersectional principles. When reaching out, please consider:

  • Community Benefit: How will this collaboration benefit marginalized communities?
  • Intersectional Approach: Does your project/event center intersectional analysis?
  • Community Representation: Are marginalized voices centered in your work?
  • Long-term Impact: What are the sustainable outcomes of this collaboration?
  • Resource Sharing: How are resources and power shared in this collaboration?

Response and Availability

Due to the high volume of requests and Dinah's extensive commitments to community work and organizational leadership, please allow adequate time for responses to inquiries.

Priority Areas

Requests in the following areas may receive priority consideration:

  • Community-led initiatives and organizations
  • BPOC-led projects and events
  • Intersectional activism and organizing
  • Policy work that centers marginalized voices
  • Educational initiatives in academic or community settings
  • International collaboration on human rights

Scheduling Considerations

Please note that Dinah's availability may be limited due to:

  • Ongoing organizational leadership responsibilities
  • Community commitments and mutual aid work
  • International travel for advocacy and policy work
  • Personal health and community care priorities

Early booking for speaking engagements and collaborations is recommended.

Additional Resources

If you're unable to connect directly with Dinah, consider these resources for learning more about her work and intersectional activism:

Educational Materials

Explore the comprehensive information available on this website about Dinah's work, philosophy, and organizations.

Organization Websites

Connect with the organizations Dinah leads or is affiliated with for specific program information.

  • Trans United Europe
  • Transgender Europe (TGEU)
  • European Sex Workers' Rights Alliance
  • Global Network of Sex Work Projects

Community Networks

Engage with the broader networks and communities that Dinah works with for related opportunities and connections.

  • Local LGBTQI+ organizations
  • Anti-racism and decolonization groups
  • Community health initiatives
  • Intersectional activist networks

Join the Movement

Whether you're seeking to collaborate, learn, or support the work of intersectional activism, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.

"Do beautiful things for others and for yourself" - Dinah Bons

Remember that building bridges toward those who are invisibilized requires sustained commitment, community accountability, and a willingness to center the most marginalized voices in all our work.