Σάββατο 29 Αυγούστου 2015

Printed Version: IFED Annual Report 2015

LGBT Families: “THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT”!
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EQUAL  OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL FAMILIES

LGBTIQ* families (defined as families where at least one parent self-identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer) live all over the world. As diverse as the societal and political situation may be, recognition and equal rights are a basic necessity for all families. This annual report introduces the organisations involved in the International Family Equality Day as well as the work done by the IFED Committee and highlights the activities that were held in the different countries to celebrate this day. It also aims to serve as an inspiration for the fifth IFED, which will take place 1 May 2016 and for LGBTIQ* parents, LGBTIQ* activists and other interested parties to get involved in the struggle for equality and recognition for rainbow families the world over.

    HOW TO STRENGTHEN LGBTIQ* FAMILIES

    The IFED Annual Report 2015 will be used as a practical tool to address lobbying strategies and as a means to strengthen the visibility of rainbow families around the world. It can be used to forge alliances with other family organisations as well as with policymakers and the authorities towards the goal of recognition for all families. The collective solidarity should be strengthened in collaboration with different family forms because together, we are strong.


    International Family Equality Day (IFED) in the European Parliament in Brussels.This was the first time IFED was celebrated in the European Parliament. The event was made possible with the support of the Intergroup on LGBT Rights of the European Parliament.

    WHERE YOUR DONATION WILL GO

    We will use your donation for the cost of printing the IFED Annual Report 2015 to enable us to hand it over personally to authorities, experts, LGBT activists, human rights experts and politicians in the course of our advocacy work. In the picture below we had the opportunity to hand the IFED Annual Report 2014 to Yooomi Rënstrom, Current Affairs Committee (Council of Europe) and the U.S. Department of State’s first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons, Mr. Randy W. Berry, personally. 

      IFED Annual Report 2015

      We look forward to sharing the IFED Annual Report 2015. It will allow us to forge alliances with representatives from public services, institutions and politics in our struggle for recognition of all families. This year the IFED was celebrated in 67 Towns in 32 Countries worldwide.

      WHAT WE WILL ACHIEVE

      Through visibility and the promotion of research on same-sex families we will be able to break down prejudices and at the same time strengthen and empower families, authorities, politicians and experts.


      Thank you so much for your help.

      Yours cordially,
      The International Family Equality Day (IFED) Network




      International Family Equality Day 3 May 2015 “THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT”


      In 2015, the IFED was celebrated in 67 cities in 32 countries worldwide.
      Regardless of the different legal, political and social circumstances around the world, the large increase in the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) people choosing to raise children is a global phenomenon. The International Family Equality Day (IFED) was launched as a sign of solidarity and strength, to promote equality for all families. For the first time, on 6 May 2012, several events were held simultaneously throughout Australia, Europe, Canada, Japan and the US. Families, friends, interested parties, experts from government agencies and other institutions as well as politicians and representatives of all political parties were invited to celebrate the rainbow of families around the world. This annual report introduces the organizations involved in IFED as well as the work done by the IFED Committee. The report highlights the activities held in different countries to celebrate IFED 2015. It also serves as an inspiration for the fifth International Family Equality Day, which will take place on 1 May 2016.  

      GET INSPIRED for the IFED 2016 
      http://internationalfamilyequalityday.org/index.php/annual-report/annual-report-2015-a

      Goals & Future Projects 
      The IFED Committee encourages families to join the IFED network, to start their own traditions in celebrating their family pride and to continue with their ongoing efforts for full family equality. To make it possible, the Committee strives to identify and connect with existing LGBTQ family organizations worldwide.  Date: Sunday, 1 May 2016 Worldwide, International Family Equality Day All countries that have held events to celebrate the IFED 2012 till 2015 will do so again in 2016. Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA are already planning their IFED 2016 events. Make sure to join us next year by organizing your own event!  




      If 1 May 2016 is not a suitable date in your country, there is no problem - simply choose a day near this date to celebrate IFED!  

      Special Thanks To all the people who are actively involved in bringing visibility to family diversity in society. 
      To those who are prepared to stand up for the rights of rainbow families.  
      To all those rainbow families who change society through being visible.

      Order the hard copy of the IFED Annual Report 2015 Please email Maria von Känel: info@internationalfamilyequalityday.org 

      Happy reading. Yours cordially, 
      The International Family Equality Day (IFED) Network 
      Canada, Coalition des familles homoparentales and LGBTQ Parenting Network
      Europe, NELFA (The Network of European LGBT Families Associations)
      Israel, Keshetfamilies
      Japan, Rainbow Families Japan  
      USA, Family Equality Council  

      Media contact: 
      Maria von Känel, NELFA President, info@nelfa.org, +41796110671 
      IFED website: www.internationalfamilyequalityday.org   
      IFED Facebook page:  
      HYPERLINK https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFamilyEqualityDay?ref=hl

      Participating Countries/Organizations:  
      Organization: FAmOs - Familien Andersrum Österreich 
      Country: Austria 
      Media-Contact: Barbara Schlachter, info@regenbogenfamilien.at, Tel: +4369918184153 www.regenbogenfamilien.at  

      Organization: Coalition des familles homoparentales 
      Country: Canada 
      Media-Contact: Mona Greenbaum, info@familleshomoparentales.org, Tel: 514-878-7600
      www.familleshomoparentales.org  

      Organization: LGBTQ Parenting Network 
      Country: Canada 
      Media-Contact: Andy Inkster,  parentingresources@sherbourne.on.ca, Tel: (416) 324-4100 ext. 5276
      www.lgbtqparentingconnection.ca  

      Organization: Finnish Rainbow Families Association (Sateenkaariperheet) 
      Country: Finland 
      Media Contact Name: Juha Jämsä, CEO, juha.jamsa@sateenkaariperheet.fi, Tel: +358-44-9971956 www.sateenkaariperheet.fi 

      Organisation : Association des parents et futurs parents gays et lesbiens, APGL
      Country : France
      Media contact : Doan Luu, presse@apgl.fr, +33.6 16 66 56 91
      www.apgl.fr

      Organization: LSVD/ILSE
      Country: Germany
      Media contact: Dr. Lisa Green, NELFA Board Member, lisa.green@uni-konstanz.de, tel: +4915787657184
      www.lsvd.de


      Organization: Oikogeneies Ouranio Tokso  
      Country: Greece 
      Media-Contact: Irene Petropoulou, ouraniotoksofamilies@gmail.com, Tel: +30 6948257008 

      Organization: OLKE
      Country: Greece
      Media-Contact: Konstantina Kosmidou, info.olke@gmail.com

      Organization: Keshetfamilies (=rainbow families) 
      Country: Israel 
      Media-contact: Vicky Schul, keshetfamilies@gmail.com Tel: +972-3-6778237 ; mobile +972-523-556497 www.keshetfamilies.org.il

      Organization: Famiglie Arcobaleno 
      Country: Italy 
      Media-Contact: Valeria Balzarini, FamiglieArcobaleno@yahoogroups.com, Tel: +39 3492689556  www.famigliearcobaleno.org

      Organization: Rete Genitori Rainbow 
      Country: Italy 
      Media-Contact: Fabrizio Paoletti, stampa@genitorirainbow.it, Tel: +39 392 7063590 

      Organization: Rainbow Families Japan(Nijiiro-Kazoku)
      Country: Japan
      Media-Contact: Haru Ono, rainbowfamilyjp@gmail.com

      Organization: House of Diversity and Education 
      Country: Lithuania 
      Media Contact Name: Vilma Gabrieliūtė, ivairovesnamai@gmail.com, Tel: +37060117906 www.ivairiseima.lt  

      Organization: FLG, Associació de Famílies Lesbianes i Gais 
      Country: Spain (Barcelona) 
      Media Contact: Katy Pallàs (president), +34 645 318 860   familieslg@familieslg.org www.familieslg.org  

      Organization: Galesh, Associació de Famílies Homoparentals 
      Country: Spain (Valencia) 
      Media Contact: Marc Brell i López (president), info@galesh.org, Tel: +34 686146244

      Organization: Dachverband Regenbogenfamilien 
      Country: Switzerland  
      Media-Contact: Maria von Känel, info@regenbogenfamilien.ch, Tel: +41796110671 www.regenbogenfamilien.ch 

      Organisation: LGBT parents
      Country: UK
      Media-Contact: Claire 

      Organization: Family Equality Council
      Country: USA
      Media contact: Bradley Jacobs, bjacobs@familyequality.org, tel: 917.324.8771


      Η ετήσια έκθεση για τη γιορτή των οικογενειών είναι έτοιμη! Το 2015 είχαμε εκδηλώσεις σε 67 πόλεις 32 χωρών. Ξεφυλλίζοντας το βιβλιαράκι θα δείτε και φωτογραφίες από τη δική μας γιορτή στην Ελλάδα. Είμαστε περήφαν@ που καταφέραμε γίνει και να περάσουν όμορφα όσ@ ήταν εκεί! Σε μια χώρα χωρίς νόμους, σε μια χώρα μέσα στην οικονομική κρίση, η γιορτή μας δεν είχε τίποτα να ζηλέψει από εκείνες των άλλων 66 πόλεων των 31 χωρών. Συνεχίζουμε....


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