13/03/2024 | Writer: Selma Koçak
The 195th issue of Kaos GL Magazine, which has been published since 1994, is on the shelves with the “Nonviolence” cover.
March-April 2024 issue of Kaos GL Magazine was published based on the theme of “Nonviolence”. The editorial of the magazine is as follows:
“Nonviolence encompasses a spectrum of attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles where violence is consciously avoided. While historically associated with political movements like nonviolent action and resistance, the concept of nonviolence has been interpreted in various ways across different philosophical, religious, and ethical frameworks. Defining nonviolence can be complex, often influenced by our cultural backgrounds and ideologies. However, examining the history of feminist and LGBTI+ movements reveals numerous instances of creative resistance and organization against heteropatriarchal systems through nonviolent means.
In the ‘Nonviolence’ issue of Kaos GL, we delve into the concept of nonviolence, exploring its meaning and various manifestations throughout history. What is nonviolence? What are examples of nonviolent actions and struggles from the history of resistance? What does nonviolent action mean for the LGBTI+ movement? What is the significance of nonviolent organizing models for civil society? Can we talk about a single type of nonviolence, what are the types of nonviolence? Is a world without violence possible? These and many other questions are discussed within the the ‘Nonviolence’ issue of Kaos GL Magazine.
Who contributed to the “Nonviolence” issue?
Mertcan Doğan with the article titled “Feminist Barış ve Şiddetsizlik Üzerine” (On Feminist Peace and Nonviolence); umut with the article titled “Şiddetsizlik LGBTİ+ Harekete İçkindir” (Nonviolence is Immanent to the LGBTI+ Movement), Hatice Kapusuz with the article titled “Şiddetsiz Bir Örgüt İçin; Kurumsal Mekanizmalar mı Kişisel Sorumluluklar mı?” (For a Nonviolent Organization; Institutional Mechanisms or Personal Responsibilities?) Tolga Kızılay with the article titled “Şiddetsiz Bir Örgütlenme Arayışı:Hiyerarşik Olmayan Örgütlerin Yaşadığı Sorunlar” (In search of a Nonviolent Organization: Challenges Faced by Non-Hierarchical Groups) Özgül Saygun with an interview titled “Kıbrıs’ın Kuzeyinde Vicdani Ret: Bir Garip Ateşkes Hikâyesi” (Conscientious Objection in the Northern Cyprus: An Unusual Tale of Ceasefire), Umut Erdem with the article titled “Bir Şiddetsizlik Pratiği Olarak Veganlık” (Veganism as a Practice of Nonviolence) and Leyla Lena with the article titled “Mülayim Lübunya” (Gentle Lubunya / Queer) contributed to the 195th issue of the magazine.
Aybüke Yardımcı Ardor, Onur Köybaşı, Sa took place in actual pages with their writings and interviews.
Umut Erbaş also contributed to the “Nonviolence” issue with their works on cover and the preparation of the magazine as a whole.
How can I access the magazine?
Online subscribers can read the magazine from its website. The issue can be found in bookstores or on the website of Notebene Publications.
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