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International: Get Active Globally! Join Us in Copenhagen in 2009!

09/18/2008

Dear All:

It is the town-by-town, country-by-country efforts of millions of LGBT activists and our allies that make up the global movement dedicated to eradicating homophobia and injustice, and replacing them with dignity and respect for human rights. For everyone engaged in this effort, I write to strongly encourage you to join me in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark from July 27-29, 2009 at the next International Conference on LGBT Human Rights at World Outgames 2009.

The Outgames Conference is the premiere international LGBT conference dedicated to inviting anyone from throughout the world to propose workshops and/or attend the conference to engage in discussions and planning sessions to advance our collective human rights efforts around the world. It is a place to learn and connect with LGBT activists from around the world, share the tools of our experiences, and to get more engaged in global activism.

To make it even more fun, the Conference is connected to World Outgames - an LGBT sporting event not to be missed!

As a member of the international steering committee for the conference, I urge you to organize and propose a workshop under the guidelines listed below...or just register and be one of the 1,000 people dedicated to building a different global response to LGBT people. Deadlines for workshops are coming up soon. Early registration for the conference will save you some money. Conference registration will be limited to 1,000 - so don't miss your chance to register and make your plans now.

Sincerely,

Paula Ettelbrick

Executive Director
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights
Commission

International Conference on LGBT Human Rights at World Outgames 2009

Call for Workshop Proposals

We hereby have the pleasure to invite you to World Outgames 2nd International Conference on LGBT Human Rights in Copenhagen between 27th and 29th July, 2009. 1000 delegates from around the world are expected to participate in the 3-day conference, which will be part of World Outgames in 2009. The conference will be held at the new and spectacular Danish Radio’s concert hall, and the program will include a wide range of high-profile international keynote speakers.

Read more about the conference :http://www.copenhagen2009.org/Conference.aspx?TId=39146506226
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We invite everyone to submit proposals for workshops within the ten conference themes:

  1. Human Rights and Politics
  2. Education
  3. Culture and Media
  4. Health
  5. Workers Out!
  6. Out for Business!
  7. Sport
  8. LGBT History
  9. Sexuality, Pleasure and Body Politics
  10. Family and Relationships

Deadline for the submission of workshop proposals is October 1st 2008!
To read more and submit : http://www.copenhagen2009.org/Conference/Call_for_Workshops.aspx?TId=39146506226
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Goals of the Conference

The overall goals of the conference are:

  • To raise awareness and put LGBT Human Rights on the agenda.
  • To collect and present a series of good practices that have improved the lives of LGBT people around the world. In doing so, it is our aim to create a useful resource for individuals, governments and organisations committed to working for global LGBT rights.

Collaborating Partners

Together with the Conference Co-Presidents, Svend Robinson and Rebeca Sevilla, World Outgames have established an International Advisory Group consisting of 15 LGBT human rights experts.

The conference organisers have established strategic partnerships with Amnesty International, HIVOS, IBM, the Danish Institute of Human Rights, Danish Industry and the Copenhagen City Council. Moreover collaboration has been established with amongst others Danish National Association of Gays & Lesbians (LBL), the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), ILGA-Europe, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC), the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO) and Human Rights Watch.

The workers out track is supported by, and will be organised in collaboration with, The Danish Confederation of Unions (LO), HK Denmark and other national labour organisations.

The out for business track is supported by, and will be organised in collaboration with, the International Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (IGLCC)

The sports track is supported by, and will be organised in collaboration with, GLISA, the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) and national sports organisations.

Read about the co-presidents and the International Advisory Group : http://copenhagen2009.org/Conference/Int,-d-,_Advisory_Group.aspx?TId=39146506226
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Registration and early bird

There is an early registration discount of 20 % until 30th September 2008.

You can register here : http://copenhagen2009.org/Registration.aspx

Outreach

If you come form other locations than Canada, the United States, Western Europe, Israel, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong and you need financial support to participate and present your work at the conference.

You can apply for the Outreach Program before the deadline, 1st of October!

Read more about the Outreach Program here : http://copenhagen2009.org/Registration/Outreach.aspx
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See you in Copenhagen!

We sincerely hope for your support and participation. Let’s make the ”Love of Freedom – Freedom to love” conference in Copenhagen a truly great occasion and the next landmark in our fight for full equality for LGBT people around the world!