Welcome at LGBT education
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.
Enquiry about same sex parenthood in developing countries
October 06, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
Mia Hemming, a journalist from Finland is preparing an article about hopes of same sex couples to have children. Her questions are:
# what does the legislation in countries outside of developed countries say about same sex couples and their rights for parenthood
# is parenthood of same sex couples an active concern of activism in them
# is there official ways for same sex couples to have children
# is there unofficial ways used by same sex couples to have children and what are they
# how ordinary is in countries outside of developed countries that same sex couples are a family with children
Anyone with information is invited to respond: mia.hemming@uta.fi. Read more...
Asia Pacific Legacy Fund
September 25, 2008 - Bruce Amoroto
Please forward to your networks in the Asia Pacific region. Read more...
Family of slain gay teen blames school
August 20, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
The family of a Californian gay teenager who was fatally shot in class blames the school district for allowing their son to wear makeup and feminine clothing to school -- factors the family claims led to the death. Read more...
Chilean sexual minorities propose nondiscrimination law for education
August 15, 2008 - Peter Dankmeijer
In a meeting with senators, directors of universities, corporations and the Ministry of Education, the Chilean LGBT organization Movilh suggested 10 articles of the General Law of Education (LGE). The intention is to denounce all discrimination regarding sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more...
Transgender Europe: Training for our Future
August 15, 2008 - Jane Thomas
Transgender Europe (TGEU) www.tgeu.org, with the support of the UK’s extremely successful activist organisation, Press for Change (PFC) www.pfc.org.uk and the International Lesbian and Gay Association of Europe (ILGA-Europe) www.ilga-europe.org , is now taking applications for a training project aimed at giving new activists the tools and support they need to get out and work change in their communities. Read more...