Rodney Croome . gay advocate

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Up-coming forums on the UN and LGBT human rights

A series of forums on the UN and LGBT human rights, featuring the Secretary-General of the International Lesbian and Gay Association, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, is planned for the second half of February.

A resolution on sexual orientation and human rights is before the UN Commission on Human Rights.

The resolution has the support of many countries but is vehemently opposed by the Vatican and many Islamic countries.

The Howard Government has so far supported the resolution but only after lobbying from LGBT Australians and their allies.

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Wanted: LGBT rights researcher

This job ad comes from Human Rights Watch in New York.

Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, is seeking a researcher for its new program on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ("LGBT") Rights. This program investigates, reports on and does advocacy in favor of ending human rights abuses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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"Private lives" survey

Here's information about a new Victyorian-based LGBT health survey.

Private Lives is the biggest and most ambitious research survey of the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people ever conducted in Australia. It is being carried out through Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria ( www.glhv.com.au ) in partnership with the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University.

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Health in Difference

Here's a notice about this month's LGBT health conference in Melbourne between January 20 & 22.

This month Melbourne will host the fifth Australian gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender health conference, known as Health in Difference 5. This series of bi-annual national conferences, which began in 1996, arose out of a desire among those working on health-related issues with the GLBTI communities to share information, advance research and policy in the field, and develop networks. Of course everyone is welcome.

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"Dyconoclast"

Here are details of the launch of a new Mebourne-based lesbian magazine.

Join us to celebrate the launch edition of Dyknoclast, the new Victorian lesbian magazine.

Our launch edition features articles on: My Life as a Dyke due Rachel Forgasz and Nik Willmott; internet dating; family first; lesbian marriage; plus midsumma's lesbian highlights, sport, short stories, gardening, animal care, reviews and more.

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Pride or Prejudice?

An invitation to help organise an open forum of queer/LGBTI communities, our friends and allies

The election results are in and the next few years don't look good for queer/LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) communities. The Howard Government has announced plans to re-introduce laws to prevent us from adopting overseas, and gay marriage is off the agenda for the foreseeable future.

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Rainbow Awards

Rainbows Voting closes Friday 26 November at 5pm, so don't miss out.

Go on line at www.outreach.com.au/rainbows2004

For those of you attending the presentation night on November 30 - your
tickets will be sent early next week. Please contact me if they haven't
arrived by Wednesday.

See you on the night - it will be fantastic!

Bill Calder
Bnews Publishing - gay media since 1992
Ph: 03 9421 4199 ext 8
www.bnews.net.au

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"Testing Taklo"

Catch this Tasmanian documentary.

On Wednesday 24th on SBS @ 7.30pm, as part of the "Inside Australia" series, the Tasmanian made documentary "Testing Taklo" will be screened.

The show traces the efforts of Helen to teach an African immigrant to drive, and the burgeoning friendship that developed between them despite their many differences.

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Hobart human rights conference

Check out details of this important national human rights conference.

The United Nations Human Rights Education Committee was established in 1996 by the standing committee of Attorney General, as a response to the United Nations proclamation of a year and decade for Human Rights.

2004 marks the end of the UN Decade on Human Rights and the Australian Government is required to report on the State of Human Rights in this country.

This conference is a real opportunity to have an input and allow your voice to be heard on this issue.

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ACT Bill of Rights

Registrations are now open for an afternoon seminar on
ACT HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BILL OF RIGHTS

Friday 29 October 2004 from 1:30pm to 5pm
Theatrette, NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney

This seminar will examine the legal and other implications of the new ACT Human Rights Act 2004. Speakers will examine the Act and its affect upon human rights, the legal profession and legal institutions. Topics will also include the implications for national debate on Bills of Rights and public education and awareness.

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