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Homosexuality Knows No Borders |
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To make the general population and, more specifically, ethno-cultural communities of all backgrounds more aware of gay and lesbian issues, and sexual diversity. | |
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Since its first edition in 2003, the International Day Against Homophobia has grown larger year by year. With this, May 17 has become the prime moment to remember that homophobia still exists and that we must combat it.
The proposed goal for the 2009 Campaign is to make the general population and, more specifically, ethno-cultural communities of all backgrounds more aware of gay and lesbian issues, and sexual diversity. Ethno-cultural communities occupy an increasingly significant place in our societies. What’s more, contributions by these communities are invaluable to our country.
Not all of the world’s citizens are able to enjoy the privilege of living in an egalitarian society. In several countries, rights, such as the right to love a person of the same sex and have sexual relations with that person, are limited or violated. |
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In other countries, sexual orientation is recognised, for the same reasons as practising a religion, as a basic freedom, and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal.
People from countries in which homosexuality is legally banned may have some of their own values challenged: what was prohibited in their country is allowed and legally protected in their host country.
Keeping in mind how homosexuality is a universal fact and that borders cannot be forced on it, the 2009 Campaign is aimed towards helping these people to become integrated within their host society and to make ethno-cultural communities aware of sexual diversity issues. In addition, LGBT people and their communities will benefit from their own community’s improved openness toward their issues.
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Each year, the success of these campaigns is contingent upon the involvement of concerned people from all walks of life. Any initiative aiming at improving the lives of LGBT people is strongly encouraged. Promotional material for 2009 campaign will be available on March, 2009. You can order this material by filling out an order form in MS Word or PDF format that you can download from Free Items page. |
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The fight against homophobia requires each and everyone in their communities to get involved. Here are a few examples of efforts that can be made: |
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Posters and Pamphlets
Hang a poster and provide pamphlets. |
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Internet Banner
Post an International Day Against Homophobia banner on websites. |
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Email Distribution Lists
Send out emails for the annual campaigns against homophobia. |
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Resolution of Support
Ask your municipal or regional board to pass a resolution supporting the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17.
- Model motion (Word)
- Model letter (Word) |
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Activities
Organise activities, seminars or conferences on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and transsexual (LGBT)issues in your field or community. |
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Speaking Out on Anti-LGBT Behaviour
Report anti-LGBT language and incidents, lodge a complaint with the appropriate organisations, and keep Fondation Émergence informed. |
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The Media
The fight against homophobia needs to reach all communities. The media can contribute if you suggest reports and viewers’ letters, opinion pieces and blogs, and if you invite the media to organised events. |
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See more examples of
how to participate |
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Get involved in the nationwide plan to raise the Rainbow Flag on May 17 for the International Day Against Homophobia. Wherever there’s a flagpole, you can fly a Rainbow Flag. The Rainbow Flag is the world’s most recognised symbol of LGBT diversity. Created by San Francisco based artist Gilbert Baker, the Rainbow Flag was first used in 1978 at Gay Pride in San Francisco. The six colours represent various facets of LGBT communities: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for art, and violet for spirituality. |
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Model letter to municipal board or bourough council to request the Rainbow Flag be raised and for a motion to proclaim the International Day Against Homophobia (Word) |
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Model motion to proclaim the International Day Against Homophobia (Word) | |
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