Ekurhuleni opens talks with lesbians, gays, bi-sexuals
The talks will take place on Saturday, March 7 at Germiston City Lake
THERE is apparently a growing number of reported cases of human rights violations and discriminatory acts towards Ekurhuleni residents who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender or intersexual (LGBTI).
These and other related issues will be addressed on Saturday from 9am to 3pm at an LGBTI outreach programme at Germiston Lake Victoria Hall.
The city’s health and social development department saw a need to open a dialogue with LGBITI individuals on how to address the social issues of correctional rape, homophobia and sexual health.
The dialogue will also address preventative measures on how to curb the spread of HIV/Aids.
“The LGBTI outreach programme is designed to emphasise the city’s zero approach to discrimination and stigmatisation. This will be done by re-enforcing the understanding of human rights and openly speaking about specific HIV/Aids risks, and exposing the LGBTI community to prevention measures available at our health facilities,” said Ekurhuleni spokesman, Themba Gadebe.
The event will have an array of speakers who will talk about the meaning of human rights, access to justice, and prevention of new HIV and TB infection. An LGBTI representative will also speak about the social challenges experienced by the LGBTI community.
