Brasília, January 2010 Ladies and Gentlemen, I was very honoured to receive the invitation sent to me by the General Coordination of the 5th Conference of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transex and Intersex Association in Latin America and the Caribbean to take part in this important event. Owing to an international journey I am unable to be with you, but thank you for your kind invitation. >>>

Jose Genuino, Federal Deputy for Sao Paulo, member of the parliamentary front for LGBT citizenship, a network of some 200 Brazilian deputies and senators in favour of equality for LGBT people. The speech was given during the gala dinner opening the fifth ILGALAC conference in Curitiba, January 28 2010 in presence of a representative of the President of Brazil, a representative of the government of the State of Parana, of Paulo Vannuchi, Brazil Minister of Human Rights, of Dr Mariangela Batista Galvao Simao, representing the Ministery of Health, a representative of the City of Curitiba and of representatives of three United Nations agencies: Eduardo Gutierrez (Development : PNUD), Dr Pedro Chequer (ONUSida), Dr Pamela Bermudez (OPAS, Pan American Health Organisation). Were also participating Gloria Careaga, Co-Secretary general of ILGA, Beto de Jesus, Susel Paredes and Amaranta Gomez Regalado, Co-Secretaries generals of ILGALAC, Belissa Andia Perez, ILGA World Trans Secretariat, William Ulrich, Vice President of Interpride and Toni Reis and Rafaelly Wiest from the Organizing committee of the conference and Grupo Dignidade. >>>

Brasília, January 2010 Ladies and Gentlemen, I was very honoured to receive the invitation sent to me by the General Coordination of the 5th Conference of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transex and Intersex Association in Latin America and the Caribbean to take part in this important event. Owing to an international journey I am unable to be with you, but thank you for your kind invitation. >>>

Toni Reis, representative from Grupo DIGNIDADE, coordinator of the 5th regional conference of ILGA-LAC tells us about the conference's organization process, its achievements and its goals. >>>

These coming days, we are going to try to share our excitement about the 5th conference of ILGA LAC, ILGA ‘s Latin American and Caribbean region. >>>

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sends a message to the activists gathered from Jan 26-30 2010 in ILGA LAC's 5th LGBTI's regional conference in Curitiba. He states his support and commitment to the defence of human rights and the fight against homophobia. >>>

ILGA’s 5th Latin American and Caribbean Regional Conference will be held in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, on January 27th to 30th 2010. >>>

We are convinced that LGBT issues will become an integral part of the Mercosur’s agenda >>>

UN Committee on NGOs postpones decision on the status of ABGLT until January of 2008 >>>

ABGLT, Brazilian federation elects its new board with 65% of total votes >>>

Mercosur Countries and associated states commit themselves to the fight against homophobia >>>

More than two million people! >>>

A group of 7 organizations and networks will convene a second international Feminist Dialogue in Porto Alegre, Brazil, from 23-24 January >>>

Beto de Jesus >>>

Brazil announced postponement of its resolution on sexual orientation and human rights >>>

Brazil postpones debate over resolution on sexual orientation >>>

Gender equity >>>

Education International holds conference on LGBT issues at School in Porto Alegre >>>