Audio from the launch of the ILGA World Conference 2019. The event was held at the National Library of New Zealand on 24 August 2018. A special thank you to the organisers for allowing us to record and share this event.
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The abstract for the "Launch of the ILGA World Conference 2019" recording:
This event captures the momentous occasion of the official launch of the ILGA World Conference 2019, which took place at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington, on August 24, 2018. The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) celebrated the upcoming conference which marked significant milestones: the 40th anniversary of ILGA World, the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall demonstrations, and the first world conference to be hosted in the Oceania region.
The speakers, including leading figures from local and international LGBTQI+ communities, discussed the importance of the event. The lineup of speakers, such as Andre du Plessis, Tony Nightingale, and Georgina Beyer, acknowledged the various LGBTQI+ leaders present, expressions of gratitude for the community and its allies, and paid respects to those who could not attend. They also emphasized the struggles that continue to plague the community across the globe, including violence and discrimination.
The conference was anticipated to bring together up to 500 representatives from LGBTQI+ organizations worldwide to discuss human rights advocacy, share experiences, and elect representatives. It underscored the collaborative efforts of local organizations like Trust, Rainbow Youth, and the Intersex Trust of Aotearoa New Zealand, demonstrating a unified front on issues concerning diverse gender and sexuality, inclusive of indigenous perspectives and practices.
ILGA's mission and global reach were highlighted, recognizing the organization's function as a voice for LGBTQI+ rights in international forums and an agent of connectivity among activists. Speakers praised New Zealand's LGBTQI+ contributions at a national and global level, highlighting the country's progressive stance on LGBTQI+ issues, the synergy of Maori cultural values with the community's inclusivity goals, and the significance of hosting this illustrious event in New Zealand.
Speakers also focused on the concepts of decolonizing gender and sexuality, recognizing cultural practices, embracing intergenerational roles, and creating a safe space for all guests. The event served as a platform to share local successes, learn from international experiences, and strategize for the future.
The conference aimed to showcase Wellington's hospitality, with a commitment to creating an enjoyable, inclusive, and memorable event for all participants. Attention was given to the importance of volunteerism, turning the spotlight on the community's spirit hopeful of a conference that would not only celebrate diversity and achievement but also inspire greater engagement and action.
The recording concluded with a performance, an invitation to the Pacific community, and the wider world, to converge in Wellington for the conference, weaving together cultural narratives and looking towards a collective effort for progression and unity.
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