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This Wednesday, I was scheduled to speak at @DeBalie in #Amsterdam. After consulting with Dutch friends whose opinions I trust, I believe that De Balie is not a venue I want to bring my views to. My apologies to all those who bought tickets to see me speak.
It was one particular event that took place at De Balie (that was brought to my attention on Saturday) which began a closer look for me at the centre and made me question whether I wanted to speak there. I explain my position 👇🏽. I hope to return to #Amsterdam soon. 
Bekende feministe zegt De Balie af vanwege omstreden islamdebat | NOS nos.nl/l/2281590
“Eltahawy legt uit dat zij niet alleen strijdt tegen het patriarchaat, maar dat feminisme voor haar ook draait om het bestrijden van andere vormen van onverdraagzaamheid, zoals witte suprematie, racisme, fascisme en islamofobie.”
Feministe Mona Eltahawy komt niet naar De Balie vanwege discussie over ‘deportatie van moslims’ volkskrant.nl/ts-bea79492 via @volkskrant
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For those asking “Why cancel your appearance over one event”:
1. That “one event” was bad enough
2. That event inspired a closer look at the centre & what it represents
3. Only white people can play “free speech” & “debate all ideas” game. I am not white. This is not theoretical
1. That “one event” was bad enough
2. That event inspired a closer look at the centre & what it represents
3. Only white people can play “free speech” & “debate all ideas” game. I am not white. This is not theoretical
