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Special Freedom Socialist Party meeting
Courage Unfolds is an exciting new documentary produced by the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission and the Lesbian Activism Project of the Philippines. But this documentary is not a film to passively consume — it’s an organising tool!
Highlighting the struggles and triumphs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Asia, the film is a tool for social change. It is a call to LGBT people in Asia to use the Yogyakarta Principles — a set of international legal principles relating to sexual orientation and gender identity that came out of a 2006 summit on LGBT rights held in Indonesia — to campaign for enhanced rights.
Courage Unfolds had its New York premiere on June 7, 2011. This screening will be the Melbourne premiere.
Alison Thorne, Melbourne Branch Organiser for the Freedom Socialist Party and a veteran activist for LGBT liberation will introduce the film. Thorne has a special interest in struggles in the Asian region, authoring a piece in the current Freedom Socialist newspaper, Two steps forward, one step back: the campaign for queer rights in Indonesia.
The film will be followed by a free-wheeling discussion about what’s needed to win LGBT rights everywhere!
Sunday 14 August, 5:00 pm
Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road, Brunswick
To get there by public transport, take the Upfield train to Anstey station or the North Coburg tram to Stewart Street, stop 25. There’s also plenty of free parking at the rear — enter from Staley Street.
An Asian inspired dinner, with a vegetarian option, will be served after the meeting for a $10 donation.
Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party, PO Box 308, Brunswick 3056.
For more information call 9388-0062 or email freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au