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Funeral for Transgender Activist Paola Revenioti Set for Saturday in Athens
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Funeral for Transgender Activist Paola Revenioti Set for Saturday in Athens

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The funeral for prominent transgender activist Paola Revenioti will be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM at the First Cemetery of Athens.
  • In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to two LGBTQ+ community services: 'Dipola Sou' for psychological support and Red Umbrella Athens for sex worker empowerment.
  • Both organizations operate under the legal umbrella of Athens Pride and the Hellenic Association of People with HIV, respectively.

The funeral for the influential transgender activist Paola Revenioti is scheduled for Saturday at noon at the First Cemetery of Athens. Revenioti was a significant figure in Greece's LGBTQ+ community, and her passing has prompted widespread mourning and tributes.

Her family has requested that attendees support two vital community services instead of sending flowers. The first is 'Dipola Sou' (By Your Side), a psychological support hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals operating under the legal framework of Athens Pride. The second is Red Umbrella Athens, a center focused on empowering sex workers, which functions under the Hellenic Association of People with HIV ('The Positive Voice').

Details for donations were provided, including IBAN numbers for both organizations. The family's request highlights Revenioti's dedication to supporting vulnerable groups within the LGBTQ+ community and her commitment to advocacy throughout her life.

The funeral of Paola Revenioti will take place on Saturday at 12 noon at the First Cemetery of Athens. Instead of wreaths, we suggest supporting two active services of the LGBTQ+ community.

โ€” Paola Revenioti's relativesThe family announced the funeral details and their request for donations.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.