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<a name="eztoc114623_1" id="eztoc114623_1"></a><h2>ILGA-EUROPE</h2><p>
<b>Third consultation on the strategic plan of ILGA-Europe 2011-2013</b><br />
ILGA-Europe embarked on the process of developing its next strategic plan (2011-2013) in March. Building on the very constructive and useful consultations carried out in the spring, we are now launching the third phase of membership consultation to invite comment on draft strategic objectives prepared on the basis of input received so far by member organisations, board and staff.<br /><a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/news/latest_news/third_consultation_on_the_strategic_plan_of_ilga_europe_2011_2013" target="_self">Read more about the consultation here</a></p><p>
<b>2nd Annual Conference Mailing</b><br />
In preparation for its Annual Conference in The Hague (28-31 October 2010), ILGA-Europe prepared its second Conference Mailing containing various important documents.<br /><a href="http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/about_us/annual_conference/the_hague_2010/2nd_conference_mailing" target="_self">Find the documents in PDF format and in DOC format in our conference section</a></p><p>
<b>Job opportunity with ILGA-Europe - Financial and Administrative Officer</b><br />
ILGA-Europe has grown significantly in the past 10 years and we now require a Financial and Administrative Officer to be responsible for financial monitoring and reporting of our project partners in Russian-speaking countries, to assist with running an efficient office and to maintain sound administrative systems.<br />
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 12 September 2010, 17.00<br />
<a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/about_us/job_opportunity" target="_self">Read more about the job opportunity here</a><br />*</p><a name="eztoc114623_2" id="eztoc114623_2"></a><h2>EUROPE</h2><p>
<b>New comprehensive anti-discrimination law in Montenegro</b><br />
On 27 July 2010, the Parliament of Montenegro with a large majority (67 votes for, 6 votes against and 4 abstained) adopted all inclusive anti-discrimination law which bans discrimination in on the grounds of various characteristics, including sexual orientation and gender identity.<br /><a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/news/for_media/media_releases/montenegro_fulfils_eu_membership_requirement_and_protects_lgbt_people_from_discrimination" target="_self">Read more about the new anti-discrimination law in Montenegro</a></p><p>
<b>Three new calls for tender - The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights</b><br />
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has issued three calls for tender, which ILGA-Europe would like to promote as they all are related to the work of ILGA-Europe. <br /><a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/news/latest_news/fra_calls_for_tenders" target="_self">Read more about the call for tender from FRA here</a></p><p>
<b>Homophobia on a raise in Italy </b><br />
This month Arcigay, Italian LGBT organisation and member of ILGA-Europe, issued a letter to the international community highlighting raising homophobia in the country.<br /><a href="http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide/country_by_country/italy/italian_homophobia_a_letter_to_the_international_community" target="_self">Read the letter from Arcigay here</a></p><p>
<b>Sweden - sterilization of transgender people 'a dark chapter' says Prime Minister Reinfeldt</b><br />
The leaders of Sweden’s seven main parties have expressed support for an amendment to legislation forcing transgender people who wants their gender recognised to undergo compulsory sterilization and, if married, to secure a divorce from their partner.<br />
<a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/guide/country_by_country/sweden/sex_change_sterilization_a_dark_chapter_reinfeldt" target="_self">Read more about the development for transgender people in Sweden</a><br />*</p><a name="eztoc114623_3" id="eztoc114623_3"></a><h2>LGBT FAMILIES</h2><p>
<b>Germany’s Constitutional Court: Same-sex couples have equal inheritance rights</b><br />
Germany’s Constitutional Court ruled that same-sex couples who have formally registered their partnerships are entitled to the same inheritance rights as married couples.<br /><a href="http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide/country_by_country/germany/Registered-same-sex-couples-will-have-almost-equal-rights" target="_self">Read more about the German court ruling here</a></p><p>
<b>Ireland: same-sex couples call for full equality</b><br />
On 22 August 2010 more than 3000 people took part in a demonstration in Dublin. They demonstrated to highlight shortcomings in the new civil partnership legislation compared to full marriage equality. The Irish campaign group LGBT Noise organised the demonstration.<br />
<a href="http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide/country_by_country/ireland/same_sex_couples_call_for_marriage_quality" target="_self">Read more about the demonstration here </a><br />*</p><a name="eztoc114623_4" id="eztoc114623_4"></a><h2>FUNDING OPPORTUNITY</h2><p>
<b>French government announces call for proposals to support LGBTI groups</b><br />In the framework of the fund “Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity”, France Coopération Internationale (FCI) launches a call for proposals in order to finance projects</p>
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<li>Aiming at the fight against repressive legislations and/or the penalization of relationships between people of the same sex or</li>

<li>Aiming at the fight for the freedom of speech and association on these themes.</li>

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<a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/what_we_do/developing/funding/other_funding_opportunities" target="_self">Read about this and other funding opportunities here</a><br />*</p><a name="eztoc114623_5" id="eztoc114623_5"></a><h2>FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY, EXPRESSION &amp; ASSOCIATION</h2><p>
<b>Great support to Queer Culture Festival in St. Petersburg</b><br />
16-25 September 2010, the International Queer Culture Festival takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, with the slogan The Art of Being Yourself in Russia. This year the festival got prominent international and national support, and the organisers are hoping for another successful festival.<br />
<a href="http://ilga-europe.org/home/guide/country_by_country/russia/great_support_to_queer_culture_festival_in_st_petersburg" target="_self">Read more about the Queer Festival in St. Petersburg here</a><br />*</p><a name="eztoc114623_6" id="eztoc114623_6"></a><h2>NOTICE BOARD</h2><p>
<b>Job vacancy with Inclusion Europe - Director Finance and Administration</b><br />
Inclusion Europe works for the social inclusion and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families at European level. With a network of more than 60 national member organisations in 33 European countries we develop and influence disability policy, organise conferences, seminars and other events, and implement projects with partners from different countries. To manage the Secretariat of Inclusion Europe in Brussels, we seek to recruit a Director Finance and Administration<br /><a href="http://www.inclusion-europe.org/uploads/doc/Application%20Pack%20Admin%20Director.pdf" target="_blank">Read more about the job vacancy at Inclusion Europe here</a></p><p>
<b>Job vacancy with Amnesty International - Thematic Researcher - Discrimination in Europe</b><br />
Amnesty International needs a researcher as part of the International Secretariat to take the lead responsibility for initiating strategy and a programme of human rights research and action on discrimination in Europe and Central Asia, by providing thematic expertise, research skills and sound political judgement. The initial focus will be on discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation and gender identity.<br /><a href="https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25219&amp;siteid=5255&amp;jobid=744604" target="_self">Read more about the job vacancy at Amnesty International here</a></p><p>
<b>Scholarships open for people based in the EU for the 3rd European Transgender Council Malmo 2010</b><br />
Transgender Europe invites people based in the EU to apply for scholarship for the 3rd European Transgender Council Malmo 2010 which takes place from the 30 September to the 3 October 2010. Deadline: 12 September, 12.00 (CET).<br /><a href="http://www.tgeu.org/Council2010" target="_blank">Read more about the Council and the EU scholarships here</a></p><p>
<b>Visible Lives – a study of the lives of older LGBT people in Ireland</b><br />
Visible Lives is a study to identify the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland who are aged 55 and over. The findings from this study will help to develop policies and improve services for the over-55 LGBT in Ireland.<br /><a href="http://www.visiblelives.ie/" target="_blank">Read more about the Irish study here</a></p><p>
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