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LGBTI inclusion in Sweden´s and Canada´s development cooperation

12.05.2021 16:00
Hirschfeld-Eddy-Stiftung

Why is LGBTI inclusion in development cooperation so direly needed? What does the Swedish and Canadian LGBTI-inclusion in development cooperation look like? What kind of plans are there? How have these plans evolved? How are they implemented?

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12.05.2021 16:00
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The Hirschfeld-Eddy-Foundation cordially invites you to a Web-talk on „LGBTI inclusion in Sweden´s and Canada´s development cooperation“ with Doug Kerr (Dignity Network Canada), Birgitta Weibahr (Sida) and Marie Manson (RFSL).

Wednesday, 12 May, 4-5 PM CEST.

Please register here before noon, May 12.

On the day of the event, all registered participants will receive the Zoom-Link a few hours in advance.

On March 3 2021 the German cabinet has approved the government´s "LGBTI inclusion plan for foreign policy and development cooperation". This concept was drafted in response to longstanding calls from civil society, most notably LSVD, HEF and the Yogyakarta Alliance. In order to contribute to a swift and meaningful implementation of the plan we would like to show what kind of plans other countries have and hoe these are implemented.

Why is it necessary not to discriminate against LGBTI people in development cooperation? Why is LGBTI inclusion in development cooperation so direly needed?

With this event we would like to share some knowledge about Sweden´s and Canada´s exceptionally strong international role in LGBTI inclusion in development cooperation.

We are going to answer the following questions: What does the Swedish and Canadian LGBTI-inclusion in development cooperation look like? What kind of plans are there? How have these plans evolved? How are they implemented? What role does civil society play? What is the role of LGBTI communities and non-governmental organizations in development activities?

Speakers

  • Doug Kerr, executive director Dignity Network Canada, a Network of Canadian organizations interested in human rights for LGBTI people globally.
  • Birgitta Weibahr, Lead Policy Specialist Democracy and Human Rights, Department for International Organisations and Policy Support, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
  • Expert in the audience: Marie Månson, International Director, RFSL The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights
  • Moderator: Axel Hochrein, executive board member, Hirschfeld-Eddy-Foundation

The event will be held in English language without translation. There will be a Q&A after the panel. It aims at development cooperation professionals, LGBTI activists, journalists, students, government representatives and everybody with an interest in the human rights of LGBTI people.

An event by Hirschfeld-Eddy-Foundation as part of the project:  LGBTIQ Human Rights Defenders. Find more about the project in our Blog.

Background information

The initial request for such a plan by German Civil Society was inspired by Sweden: Sida’s Action Plan on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Swedish Development Cooperation, 2007–2009 was drafted in close cooperation with Swedish Civil Society, namely RFSL. The plan provided for the systematic inclusion of LGBTI people on all levels of development cooperation. There was an evaluation of the program in dialogue with civil society and intensive collaboration with donors and implementing organizations.

Canada is one of the countries that clearly stands up for the human rights of LGBTI people internationally. After years of succesful advocacy work by the Canadian Civil society, most notably the Dignity Network, the Canadian government has recently approved 30 million Dollars for LGBTI human rights work.