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Voices Against Homophobia 12-31 May 2012 (IDAHO 2012)

Submitted by costas on Mon, 14/05/2012 - 12:53

In honour of 17 May, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), accept – LGBT Cyprus is organizing a series of activities titled “Voices Against Homophobia 2012”. Research conducted by ILGA (International Lesbian and Gay Association) in 2011 shows Cyprus among the countries that offer the least or not any legal support to LGBT people in regards to discriminations against them on the basis of sexual orientation. Furthermore, Cyprus is in the ‘red zone’ as the least-friendly country in the EU in regards to human rights offered.

The activities in the series “Voices against Homophobia 2012” include a number of events to be held between 12 and 31 May 2012 in Lefkosia, Lemessos and Pafos. At the ‘Peace Hall’, at the end of Ledra Street, Lefkosia, an exhibition will be hosted with covers of press media of Cyprus and other countries, with the theme of homophobia. Moreover, a number of activities will be held in Lefkosia, Lemessos and Pafos aiming to inform the general public on the issue of homophobia and discriminations made on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

It is important to note that all activities are free of charge (with the exception of personal consumption) and are organized with the help of the organizations and companies listed below, which we would like to thank: European Parliament Office in Cyprus, Office of the Ombudsman, Nicosia Municipality, Cyprus University of Technology (Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts), Mayor of Lemessos Mr. Andreas Christou, Municipality of Paphos, Paphos 2017 Youth and Culture Workshop, European Commission Representation in Cyprus, Embassy of the United States in Nicosia, Veramand Ltd, Royal Embassy of Denmark in Cyprus, Cyprus Radiotelevision Authority, Cyprus Police, American Academy in Paphos, NGO Support Center, Cyprus Community Media Center, Cyprus Family Planning Association, Assosiation for the Prevention and Reduction of Violence in the Family, Youth Board of Cyprus, Cyprus Youth Council pool of trainers, Rooftop Theatre Group, Ithaki Venue, Svoura Cafebar, Novecento 22.

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Elective General Assembly 19 May 2012

Submitted by costas on Mon, 30/04/2012 - 00:06

Dear Members,

The Temporary Coordinating Committee invites you to the Elective General Assembly of the Association accept - LGBT Cyprus (registration number 3598, Issued date 8/9/2011) on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at UNESCO Hall, University of Nicosia.

Agenda:

Greetings
Report from the President
Financial Report
Discussion and approval of position paper on the legal consolidation relationships of same-sex couples
Various
Election process which is governed by Article 16.2 of Association.

In the General Assembly, in accordance with Article 8.1.1. of the Articles of Association, members have the right to vote should have gone 2 months from completion of enrollment and have paid the membership fee.New members can be registered in the General Assembly, but will not have voting rights.

According to Article 16.4 of the Articles of the Association:
· The General Assembly is in quorum if attended to this by the half plus one members entitled to vote.
· If no quorum, the General Assembly adjourn its work for half an hour when all the members entitled to vote present, constitute a quorum.
Kindly members who havent already settled their annual subscription, they can do it either electronically (see instructions here: http://www.acceptcy.org/membership), or in the day of the General Assembly.

Members who can not attend the Elective General Assembly will be able to do it through the power of attorney attached to order another person to represent them in the Elective General Assembly. Attach you can find the proxy.

You can find attached the application for candidacy in the elections for the Board describing all the procedures for submitting application and the Elections. Interested persons should send their completed application until May 5 (15 days before the General Assembly) as defined by the Articles of Association, in Article 9.1. to info@acceptcy.org. Those who wish to put specific issues for discussion in the Elective General Assembly, they can do it by no later than 5 May at info@acceptcy.org.

On behalf of the Temporary Steering Committee,

Sylvie Mantis
President

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Accept Fundraising Party: Eurovision build-up @ Novecento 22, IDAHO 2012

Submitted by costas on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 19:38

Location:

Novecento 22, Nicosia

Date:

Sat, 12/05/2012 - 23:00 - Sun, 13/05/2012 - 04:30

Shortly before Europe starts marking from 1 to 12, we are preparing for a unique party just as Novecento 22 knows how to organise, this time in cooperation with accept – LGBT Cyprus.

With a unique playlist of songs from the Eurovision Song Contest that stayed in history over the years we are getting ready to dance with a European rhythm raising money to support accept – LGBT Cyprus in its mission! To top it all up, there will be live performances by old Novecento 22 performers so prepare yourselves for a night full of delight! On Saturday 12^th of May we all vote for accept’s Eurovision fundraising party @ Novecento 22!

This event is part of a series of events organised by accept-LGBT Cyprus between 12 – 31 May 2012 with the name “Voices Against Homophobia” put together to mark the International Day Against Homophobia 2012 on 17^th of May (IDAHO 2012).

Part of the sales will be used to cover the expenses of these events.

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European LGBT Survey

Submitted by costas on Fri, 04/05/2012 - 15:57

The European Union is keen to hear about your experiences – make your experience count. To support equal treatment legislation and policy making, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has launched an EU-wide LGBT survey, with a questionnaire that is available online and awaits the opinions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people over the age of 18 living in the European Union or Croatia.

The survey asks a range of questions about LGBT people’s experiences including:

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Accept - LGBT Cyprus Monthly Event: Explore Yourself Through Art - Ανακάλυψε τον εαυτό σου μέσα από την Τέχνη

Submitted by costas on Thu, 08/03/2012 - 15:24

HELLO TO ALL! Below are the details for our monthly workshop in Limassol where people can express themselves through art, in LGBT friendly groups. The language of the workshops is Greek, hence the following announcement is only distributed in Greek. In case you are interested in participating in an English language LGBT friendly art workshop please contact us at info@acceptcy.org and we will try to organise them if there is enough interest from our non-greek speaking members.

Explore Yourself Through Art
Ανακάλυψε τον εαυτό σου μέσα από την Τέχνη

Eργαστήρι για την στήριξη ατόμων που θα 'θελαν να εξερευνήσουν άγνωστες πτυχές του εαυτού τους, σε ένα κλίμα ασφάλειας και εμπιστοσύνης, μακριά από κριτική και διακρίσεις. Απευθύνεται σε όσους θέλουν να ανακαλύψουν περισσότερα για τον εαυτό τους ή απλώς να περάσουν τον χρόνο τους δημιουργικά σε μια ομάδα φιλική σε LGBTQ άτομα.

Το επόμενο μας εργαστήρι:

Πότε: Δευτέρα, 12 Μαρτίου 2012
'Ωρα: 18:30 μέχρι 20:00
Πού: Veramand ltd. , Aγιάς Μαρίνας 5, Λεμεσός

Τηλέφωνο Κρατήσεων: 99307733
Email Κρατήσεων: info@veramand.com

Πληροφορίες: http://www.acceptcy.org/el/node/1296

Απαιτείται κράτηση µέχρι την Παρασκευή πριν την Δευτέρα της συνάντησης.
Επιχορηγημένο Κόστος €10 - Συµπεριλαµβάνονται όλα τα υλικά
Γλώσσα επικοινωνίας η Τέχνη και τα Ελληνικά!

Στο χώρο αυτό, τη Δεύτερη Δευτέρα κάθε μήνα θα μπορείτε να ξεφύγετε για λίγο από την καθημερινότητα, να χαλαρώσετε, να περάσετε το χρόνο σας δημιουργικά. Η γλώσσα της τέχνης προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα να εκφράσουμε τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά μας χωρίς λόγια, να αποστασιοποιηθούμε από αυτά, να βρούμε τρόπους να τα χειριστούμε και να τα αντιμετωπίσουμε.

Oι σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά μας, αλλά και οι δυσκολίες και τα άγχη μας μπορούν να βρουν διέξοδο μέσα από την Τέχνη. Δεν χρειάζεται να τα εκφράσετε λεκτικά αν δεν το επιθυμείτε. Η τέχνη λειτουργεί ως καθρέφτης των σκέψεων και των συναισθημάτων μας, και μας βοηθάει να ανακαλύψουμε γνωστές και άγνωστες πτυχές του εαυτού μας και να αξιοποιήσουμε τις πλευρές αυτές για επεξεργαστούμε τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά μας και να βελτιώσουμε τις σχέσεις μας με τον εαυτό μας και τους άλλους.

Για τη συμμετοχή στο εργαστήρι δεν απαιτείται κανένα ταλέντο στο χώρο της τέχνης για να συμμετέχετε στην ομάδα!

Το εργαστήρι λαμβάνει χώρα κάθε δεύτερη Δευτέρα του µήνα, στις 6:30 µµ από τον Οκτώβριο 2011 μέχρι τον Μαΐο 2012.

Πρώτο εργαστήρι 10 Οκτωβρίου 2011
Δεύτερο εργαστήρι 14 Νοεμβρίου 2011
Τρίτο εργαστήρι 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2011
Τέταρτο εργαστήρι 9 Ιανουαρίου 2012
Πέμπτο εργαστήρι 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2012
Έκτο εργαστήρι 12 Μαρτίου 2012
Έβδομο εργαστήρι 9 Απριλίου 2012
Όγδοο εργαστήρι 14 Μαΐου 2012

Σημαντικές Πληροφορίες:
Το κόστος καλύπτει λειτουργικά έξοδα του εργαστηρίου, όπως π.χ υλικά.
Η Εικαστική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και η διάθεση του χώρου της Veramand Ltd παρέχεται χωρίς κάποιο κόστος για τη πραγματοποίηση του εργαστηρίου.

Το εργαστήριο στηρίζει η accept LGBT Cyprus.