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The
International Conference for the Advancement of Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Rights
"The Right to be Different"
 From
26 to 29 July 2006, an International Conference will be
held in Montréal on GLBT
rights. The Conference will take place within the
framework of the 1st
World Outgames Montréal 2006. With about 2,000
participants expected, it will be the first time that a
forum on this scale will be held, bringing together
judges, lawyers, legal scholars, human rights advocates,
specialists and concerned individuals from around the
world to discuss specific issues related to GLBT rights.
Although in countries like Canada, and more
particularly in Québec, GLBT rights have seen lasting
progress, many countries and societies around the world
oppress, imprison, restrict and even execute individuals
because of their sexual orientation.
“The Right to Be Different” International Conference in
Montréal will focus attention on the injustices suffered
by the GLBT individuals while showing how the existence
of, or at least improvements in, equal rights can become
a factor in economic, social, cultural and human
development, thus benefiting the entire society.
The
Montréal International Conference affirms the right to
be different. To reflect upon the realities of GLBT
rights worldwide, and to be able to compare situations
and form strategies for the advancement of rights,
Montréal 2006 has established an International
Scientific Committee to oversee the International
Conference program on these issues.
THE FOLLOWING THEMES WILL BE ADDRESSED AT THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Rights in:
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sports
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the media
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the workplace
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family life
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education
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health and well-being
Register
early for the conference as the number of places is
limited to 2,000 attendees. Registration begins on 1
July 2004.
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Rendez-Vous with Culture
The 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006
will be working in collaboration with the city's
gay community and cultural producers to offer
many different activities as part of the
cultural programme.
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International Conference on Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgender Rights in 2006
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Opening and closing ceremonies at the
Olympic Stadium in 2006
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3 major fundraising events: 1 gala evening
and 2 parties in 2006
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3 pre-event fundraising dinners: Bronze
2003, Silver 2004 and Gold Edition 2005
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3 fundraising Labour Day weekends in the
Village in 2003, 2004, 2005
Participants can register for these four
cultural events as of 1 August 2004:
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Chorus
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Country Western Dance
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Square Dance
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Marching and Concert Bands |
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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience - "The Right to be
Different" International Conference
THREE
GREAT REASONS TO REGISTER EARLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE!
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A guaranteed place at the International Conference
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A $100 CAD discount off the regular Sports/Cultural
registration fee
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A chance to win a ticket to the 1st World
Outgames from Air Canada and to participate in
monthly promotional draws. (conditions apply - see
our website)
THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
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Admission to the International Conference
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Free admission to the 1st World Outgames
Opening Ceremony
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One métro/bus pass
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A $100 CAD discount off the Sport/Cultural
registration fee
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Participant Information Kit which includes: city and
transit maps, official International Conference
programme, souvenir poster and Montréal & Québec
tourist information brochures
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20% discount on the official 1st World
Outgames souvenir book.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:
EARLY
REGISTRATION
(1 July - 31 December 2004)
$375 CAD
REGISTRATION
(1 January 2005 - 30 April 2006)
$450 CAD
LATE REGISTRATION
(1 May 2006 - 1 July 2006)
$525 CAD
NOTE: Stand-by list only where all available places have
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