In this episode I am joined by Yas Necati (they/them); a writer, artist, activist and performer. Their work focusses on queer and trans rights, feminism, mental health and community building. Their performances combine poetry and drag to ask questions about gender, immigration, belonging and what it means to know home. Yas teaches me about the intersection between queer and Cypriot identity, the parallels between gender and the border, why community will always be at the heart of peace building, and how Turkish drag is helping them reimagine their heritage. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram/Twitter @roottovinepod, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Check out Yas's monthly column about gender for gal-dem, "Against the binary."