Recognizing May 17 as the International
Day Against Homophobia and
Transphobia (IDAHOT), the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive
Rights is calling on all young activists to speak up on LGBT rights through
Free Expression!
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Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights *(YCSRR) is an
international organization of young people (ages 18-29 years) committed to
promoting adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive rights at the
national, regional and international levels. We are students, researchers,
lawyers, health care professionals, educators, development workers, and
most importantly: we are all dedicated activists.
*Submit Your Art: LGBT Rights are Human Rights!*
While we celebrate the advancements that countries worldwide have made in
recognizing the rights of LGBT people, including those of young lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender people, many still face discrimination and
violence, among other human rights violations, because of their sexual
orientation and/or gender identity.
In recognition of the progress made and the challenges ahead, the Youth
Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YCSRR) invites young people
(12-29 years old) to submit original work (posters, infographics, pictures,
postcards, videos, etc) on the theme "LGBT rights are human rights." To
create awareness of LGBT rights and the particular realities of young LGBT
people, selected submissions will be featured on the YCSRR website and used
during the YCSRR social media campaign during International Day against
Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). Submissions may also be considered for
inclusion in the upcoming YCSRR Watchdog on IDAHOT.
*Suggested submission subtopics (but not limited to):*
- Decriminalization of Homosexuality
- Diverse Families
- Homophobic Bullying
- Free Expression
Each participant can submit up to three images or videos. The format of
image files must be JPG. Videos should not exceed a length of three minutes
and must meet the requirements found here:
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*Submission Requirements:*
- Emailed entries that are not received will not be considered.
- All content must be original with all necessary copyright permissions.
Content with copyright violations (including but not limited to background
music used without permission or copyrighted images appearing in
photograph/video) will not be considered.
- Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- All entries must align with the YCSRR Principles and
Values.
Entries with homophobic or otherwise discriminatory content will not be
considered, without exception.
- Submissions from both professional and non-professionals are welcome.
- All content submitted must be created entirely by a person or group of
people aged 12-29, without exception.
- Please include your full name, country of citizenship/residence and
date of birth with your submission.
*Deadline for Submissions:*
Please send your submissions to Ani Colekessian at
programs@youthcoalition.org with subject line "YCSRR IDAHOT Design
Submission" no later than 10 April 2014.
*Submit Your Writing: IDAHOT 2014 Watchdog on Free Expression*
The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YCSRR) is calling
on all SRHR and LGBTQI advocates to submit articles on the 2014 IDAHOT for
our upcoming *Watchdog *Publication!
The YCSRR is organizing a special online edition of our Watchdog for the
IDAHOT 2014. We aim to share the experiences of young people from diverse
parts of the world facing homophobia and transphobia. The Watchdog will be
launched on 17 May 2014, the International Day Against Homophobia and
Transphobia.
As many of you know, the YCSRR produces an event-based publication, *the
Watchdog*, which is used as an advocacy tool with policy and decision
makers at many international conferences and events that we attend. As the
IDAHOT is a global event, we have decided to once again prepare a special
online edition, which will be published on our website and through our
social media channels.
*We are looking for articles on the following topics:*
- The advances of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity issues at the
United Nations;
- The challenges that LGBTQI communities face in exercising their
freedom of expression;
- Diversity of families in recognition of the International Year of the
Family (2014);
- The challenges of young people around the world facing homophobia and
transphobia.
*Submission Requirements*:
Only submissions written by young people under 30 years of age will be
considered. Exceptions may be made for group submissions if written
primarily by young people under the age of 30.
We strongly encourage young people under the age of 18 to submit articles
*. *Articles are welcome in any widely spoken language (not necessarily UN
languages), should be submitted in word format and should not exceed 1
page, single-spaced (600 words). All submissions must align with the YCSRR
Principles and Values.
Entries with homophobic or otherwise discriminatory content will not be
considered, without exception. Please include your full name, country of
citizenship/residence and date of birth with your submission. Original
images will also be considered for publication.
Deadline for Submissions:
Please send your submissions to Ani Colekessian at
programs@youthcoalition.org with subject line "YCSRR IDAHOT Watchdog
Submission" no later than 10 April 2014.
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