Last Saturday two Rainbow Territory members Alex and Gail were involved in the United Nations Youth Assembly Human Rights Summit on LGBTQI issues, held at Charles Darwin University. The Summit was one held in most state and territory capitals around Australia, as part of the weekend of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Aimed at students from years 9-12, the Darwin summit attracted approximately 15 young people.
In delivering the keynote address, Alex from Rainbow Territory looked at the current issues of discrimination facing the rainbow community, provided practical tips on how to engage with the LGBTQI community, as well as spoke about advocacy at a grass roots level. Both members then responded to several questions from audience members on issues such as bullying and name-calling and spoke informally with many other participants during the break. Great job Alex and Gail, and thanks to NTAHC for letting us know about the forum.
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