I am writing to you about IGLYO and the 1993 Conference in
Paris, France - July 26th - 31st. What is IGLYO you might
ask? Well, I will tell you - IGLYO is short for
International Lesbian and Gay Youth Organization. We our a
world-wide association of and for lesbian, gay, and bisexual
youth.
 
Our AIMS our...
 
+ to bring an end to discrimination against young lesbians,
gays, and bisexuals the world over.
 
+ to support the emancipation of young lesbians, gays, and
bisexuals the world over.
 
+ to create equal opportunities for all young people.
 
In order to fulfill these goals IGLYO has firmly committed
itself to the struggle against sexism and racism. The
organization practices a policy of positive discrimination
for women, ethnic minorities, variably abled people and
members of other traditionally under-represented groups.
 
Our History...
 
Beginning in 1984, when the Dutch Gay Youth Platform (LHJO)
hosted the first International Gay Youth Congress and
Festival in Amsterdam, Holland. The participants regarded
the event as such a success that they decided to arrange a
follow-up. In 1985, Ireland's National Gay Federation hosted
the second Congress in Dublin.
At the Dublin conference plans were made to establish a
facility to collect and distribute information about
lesbian, gay, and bisexual young people and their groups.
The youth group of Norway volunteered to organize the
International Gay Youth Information Pool (IGYIP), as well as
host the Third Congress.
At the end of the conference in Oslo, it was decided to
establish IGLYO as a permanent organization for Lesbian, Gay
and Bisexual youth.
 
Our Work...
 
+ includes the publication of Speak Out, an international
magazine for lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Speak Out is
distributed to all IGLYO member organizations, as well as
other interested groups and individuals. It also serves as a
bulletin concerning IGLYO's activates.
 
The organization's political work consists mainly of
participation in youth work on an international level. IGLYO
is presently involved with a number of international,
national, and regional youth groups including: the European
Co-ordination Bureau, the European Youth Centre and
Foundation, The youth Forum of the European Communities,
UNESCO, the Commonwealth Youth Program and various United
States youth groups and organizations.
 
In addition, IGLYO considers international campaigning to be
of  great value. We will continue to organize and coordinate
such activates.
 
Lastly, the organization provides lesbian, and bisexual
youth with a forum in which they can exchange ideas on an
international level. IGLYO sponsors activates such as the
International Lesbian and Gay Youth Conference, Youth
Exchanges, and the Lesbian and Gay Youth Penpal Program.
 
Membership is...
 
+ available to any lesbian, gay, and/or bisexual youth or
student organization that is either fully autonomous or an
integral part of another organization. IGLYO defines youth
as individuals 26 and under. Groups that our ineligible for
full membership, such as adult lesbian, gay, or bisexual
organizations, political parties, or other groups can
become associate members of IGLYO provided they appoint a
lesbian, gay, or bisexual youth contact.
 
This years conference will take place in Paris, France from
July 26th. - 31st. Entitled LOVE LIFE UNLIMITED, the
conference will  be the 10th. Anniversary of IGLYO. The
theme of the conference will be engaging and empowering a
new future for young lesbians, gays and bisexuals. We will
be exchanging experiences between young people from
different countries and cultures. Crossing each others
borders and learning from each other.
 
What can you expect?
 
+ workshops in which we discuss subjects including IGLYO's
work and possible future contributions to emancipation of
young lesbian, gays, and bisexuals. Workshops will also
cover topic such as HIV, AIDS, sexism, racism, anti-gay
violence and religion.
 
+ we are also planning several more creative workshops,
including massage, a jam session and drama.
 
+ a social program including a sight-seeing tour through
Paris and a party. And enough time to make friends in a
exciting metropole.
 
If you should require more information about this conference
or any other information about IGLYO please feel free to
write via internet: EP4417a@auvm.American.edu    Call (202)
362-9624 or
Write:
IGLYO:USA
P.O. Box 42463
Washington, DC 20015-0463
 
By the way - I know the information about the conference is
a bit late in coming, but if you are in Paris during this
time please contact us regardingt registration.
 
In the future you will receive advance information about our events.
 
Thank you,
 
Erik
IGLYO:USA