MIAMI – World OutGames Miami 2017, a ten-day multi-sport, human rights and cultural event held from May 27 until June 4, 2017, has confirmed the initial roster of notable activists, thought leaders and community figures to headline the Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference. The three-day conference (May 26-29) will feature as many as 25 speakers and more than 35 topics under three specific tracks: promoting inclusivity in sports, health & wellness and global social justice.
The first confirmed speakers are:
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Austin Bryan and Richard Lusimbo Austin Bryan / Richard Lusimbo, Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG)
- Country: Uganda
- Program title: Politicization of Homosexuality in Uganda: Scapegoating Sexual and Gender Minorities
- Track: Global Social Justice
- Carlos Quesada, The International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights
- Country: USA
- Program title: Panel on the Human Rights situation of LGBTQI people in Latin America
- Track: Global Social Justice
- Dr. Cecile Houry, Florida International University
- Country: USA/Florida
- Program title: American Women and the Modern Summer Olympic Games: A Story of Obstacles and Struggles for Participation and Equality
- Track: Promoting Inclusivity in Sports
- Haven Herrin, ILGA North America
- Country: USA/Oregon
- Program title: Fueling a Queer Religious Left at the Organization of American States
- Track: Global Social Justice > Religion + LGBTQI Criminalization
- Marthe Djilo Kamga
- Country: Belgium
- Program title: SIKILIZA, Mon corps teparle Se réappropriernos images de femmes noires qui aimentd’autres femmes par des expressions artistiques et culturelles
- Track: Health and Wellness
- Justin Klecha, SAVE
- Country: USA/Florida
- Program title: Prejudice Reduction Conversations to Decrease Anti-LGBT Prejudice: An Interactive Workshop on the Art and Science of Persuasion
- Track: Global Social Justice
“We are excited to bring together this stellar roster of speakers who can share their stories of strength and hope to a global audience during the World OutGames Miami Global Conference on Human Rights,” said Ivan Cano, CEO of World OutGames Miami. “This conference, along with our other pillars, will offer an amazing experience and serve as a powerful tool to promote unity and inclusiveness.”
World OutGames Miami registration for participants is available online at outgames.org. The comprehensive registration package includes admission to Opening and Closing Ceremonies at Marlins Park, access to OPEN sports and culture events, access to Festival Village and much more.
World OutGames Miami is made possible through the support of Bacardi, the City of Miami Beach, Coca-Cola, Florida Sports Foundation, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and Miami Sports.
