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GALE is a learning community focusing on education about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues. We promote the full inclusion of people who are disadvantaged because of their sexual orientation or sexual identity by identifying, enhancing and sharing educational expertise. The membership of the community is open to anyone actively involved in education about LGBT issues.
GALE starts quick scan in Latin America and the Caribbean
May 08, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
From 20 till 22 March 2008, GALE organized a small meeting in Lima to discuss the preparation of the Latin American and Caribbean activities of GALE. Before the meeting, a quick scan of educational interventions and interest in GALE had already started. A strategy meeting is planned in Mexico City, 29-31 July.
IGLHRC launches Asian campaign on human rights for LGBT
June 13, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and lesbian-led groups in Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines are marking the confluence of 3 important events—the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to end violence against women, the international launches of the Yogyakarta Principles, and the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read more...
International Conference on Gender-based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health
June 12, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
From 15 - 18 February 2009, an International Conference on Gender-based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health will be organized in Mumbai, India. Read more...
September 5 & 6, 2008: International Female Masculinities Seminar
June 12, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
The international Female Masculinities seminar is a two-day transdisciplinary conference convened by Prof. Saskia Wieringa (UvA) and co-convened by Prof. Evelyn Blackwood (Purdue University). We would like to take this opportunity to invite students, academics and activists to the seminar, which will take place on September 5 and 6 at the University of Amsterdam. Read more...
LGBTI Survey in the Global South and East
June 06, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (FLGI) is seeking to identify and compile information on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) organizations and projects working in the Global South and East. Take part in their survey! Read more...
Dutch Gay School Coalition presents benchmark for local safer school policy
June 06, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
Yesterday, the Dutch Gay School Coalition presented a benchmark for local safer school policy. The benchmark consists of 10 criteria for successful local policy. The coalition will use the benchmark engage in a discussion with local authorities on effective local strategies.
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