The first issue of Dextrose Magazine A project by Ornella Pocetti and Roos Rademaker Ornella Pocetti, an Argentinian feminist artist and Roos Rademaker, a Dutch online marketeer, propose to publish the first issue of DEXTROSE, an online and printed magazine dedicated to providing an original view on gender and sexuality that inspires and motivates young people in Argentina. Through this issue, a related Instagram account, events, talks and a workshop, they aim to give a voice to Argentinian youth from different backgrounds, artists and writers, and give them a platform where they can share their experiences and views on gender and sexuality. Since 1976 the Argentinian women’s movement has had a clear agenda and serves as a role model for many LATAM countries. The ‘regular’ Argentinian woman started getting involved in politics in the middle of the military dictatorship (between 1976 and 1983). A non-political group of women called ‘The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo’ took up the courage to go out on the streets wearing white scarves demanding their right: to know the truth about their disappeared sons. The scarf became a symbol in Argentina, and more than 15 years later the scarf is still being used in the feminist movement’s quest for legal abortion.

Feminism in the Argentinian context is vibrant and intersectional, engaged with pushing back against neoliberal policies that are impacting women’s health services as well as the macho ideals that contribute to a high level of violence against women. In 2015 the ‘Ni Una Menos’ movement triggered many powerful organisations of women in Argentina. Since then, feminist journalism emerged and continues to be a popular means of promoting mobilization on gender rights. Considering the current political climate in Argentina and recent case of abortion-rights demonstrations in 2018, women’s rights continue to be a subject of debate in the country. Outputs:

1. The first online and offline issue of DEXTROSE magazine (150 pages, 1000 offline copies, distributed in 9 Latin American countries);
2. Contributions by 20 young Argentinian writers/ thinkers / artists;
3. DEXTROSE Instagram - a platform where young people can discuss, find support and get inspired;
4. At least 3 events and workshops at selected galleries and other spaces where young creatives and activists connect with each other.

Outcomes:

1. The start of a platform for young people in Argentina who actively discuss their experiences related to gender and sexuality, find support and get inspired;
2. More visibility for 40 young Argentinian writers/ thinkers / artists who are exploring gender and sexuality through an intersectional feminist perspective;
3. Increased awareness and a deeper understanding of problems related to gender and sexuality;
4. The gender norm challenged through different aspects: beauty, racism, discrimination, working environment and social behavior;

Impact:

1. An established community of young people actively sharing experiences and engaging in conversations concerning gender and sexuality related issues they face in the Argentinian context;
2. An empowered community of young writers and artists working on issues related to gender and sexuality. young people