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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.
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...
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...