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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Thank you so much for your help.
Yours cordially,
The International Family Equality Day (IFED) Network
Canada: LGBT Family Coalition & LGBTQ Parenting Network
Europe: Network of European LGBT Families Associations (NELFA)
East Asia: Japan Rainbow Family
USA: Family Equality Council
Western Asia: The Keshetfamilies & The Association of Israeli Gay Fathers