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Dear 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium Attendees,
than to plan a forum where everyone is invited for a seat at the table!
4Ward Miami is excited to welcome you to the first 4Ward Americas Symposium during the Gay8 Festival weekend! The Symposium was created to further the goal of 4ward Miami to connect communities through education, community advocacy and engagement opportunities. What better way to do that in the region of the Americas
We are thankful to the many sponsors and community partners who helped make it possible. 4Ward Americas is a Symposium that we plan to have each year during the Gay8 Festival moving forward. Thanks so much to everyone attending the Symposium and wishing you all an inspiring experience!
Best Regards,
Damian Pardo Chair, 4Ward Miami
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Estimados asistentes al Simposio de Derechos Humanos LGBTI de 4Ward Américas, ¡4Ward Miami se complace en darle la bienvenida al primer Simposio de 4Ward Américas durante el fin de semana del Festival Gay8! El Simposio fue creado para promover el objetivo de 4ward Miami de conectar a las comunidades a través de la educación, la defensa de la comunidad y las oportunidades de participación. ¡Qué mejor manera de hacerlo en
Atentamente,
Damian Pardo Presidente, 4Ward Miami
la región de las Américas que planeando un foro donde todos estén invitados a sentarse en nuestra mesa! Estamos agradecidos con los muchos patrocinadores y socios de la comunidad que ayudaron a hacerlo posible. 4Ward Américas es un Simposio que planeamos tener cada año durante el Festival Gay8 en el futuro. ¡Muchas gracias a todos los que asistieron al Simposio y les deseamos a todos una experiencia super inspiradora!
BE INSPIRED Discover your love of art, history and the environment at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Vizcaya is an enduring, inclusive and innovative place that inspires people to embrace the cultural vitality and environmental sustainability of the world around us. Our thanks to the Gay8 Festival and 4Ward Miami for supporting LGBTQI communities. Vizcaya is open Wednesday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129 305-250-9133 | www.vizcaya.org
Dear 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium Attendees, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium. As movements all over the world are determining their best recourse for promoting civil rights, safety, inclusivity, equity and freedom, we seek to create a platform where greater connectivity can thrive. By LGBTI communities in North America working with our neighbors in the Caribbean and South America, it leads to greater empowerment throughout the region. During the 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium, at-
tendees will have the opportunity to learn about LGBTI communities throughout the Pan American region; meet change-makers throughout the Pan American region and engage in potential cross-national collaborations. I hope that you will enjoy the Symposium and benefit from the content and opportunities. Please let me know if there is anything myself or Symposium staff may assist with to maximize your experience. If you are coming to the Symposium from outside of the Miami area, please enjoy your visit to this very vibrant and multicultural city. Welcome to the Symposium and welcome to Miami!
Best Regards,
Lynare Robbins
Chair, 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium
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Estimados asistentes al Simposio de Derechos Humanos LGBTI de 4Ward Americas, Es para mí un gran placer darles la bienvenida al Simposio de Derechos Humanos LGBTI de 4Ward Americas. Como los movimientos en todo el mundo están determinando su mejor recurso para promover los derechos civiles, la seguridad, la inclusión, la equidad y la libertad, buscamos crear una plataforma donde pueda prosperar una mayor conectividad. El que las comunidades LGBTI en América del Norte trabajen con nuestros vecinos en el Caribe y en América del Sur, esto conduce a un mayor empoderamiento en toda la región.
Durante el Simposio de Derechos Humanos LGBTI de 4Ward Americas, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender sobre las comunidades LGBTI en toda la región Panamericana. Conozca a los agentes de cambio en toda esa región y participe en posibles colaboraciones transnacionales. Espero que disfruten del Simposio y se beneficien de su contenido y las oportunidades. Déjenos saber si podemos ayudarle a maximizar su experiencia. Si viene al Simposio desde fuera del área de Miami, disfrute de su visita a esta vibrante y multicultural ciudad. ¡Bienvenidos al Simposio y bienvenidos a la ciudad de Miami!
Atentamente,
Lynare Robbins
Presidenta, 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium
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Special Thanks to Our Community Partner Organization Participants:
Special Thanks to Organization Participants:
University of Miami OUTLaw / University of Miami LGBTQ Center / Florida International University LGBTQA Initiatives Vizcaya Museum and Gardens / The Cleo Instititute / Global Ties Miami / The Miami- Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce / Pridelines / SAVE / The Aqua Foundation for Women / Unity on the Bay / Race, Space and Memory Project AfroOcho Dance / The House of Culture Because She Cares / ECADE
The United Nations Free & Equal Campaign The Consulate of Canada in Miami Cรกmara de Comercio Diversa- Costa Rica Bermuda Tourism Authority / Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce / The SERO Project / Mossier Foundation / Equality Florida / Unity on the Bay / Rainbow Railroad / OutRight Action International / Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice / Colectiva Irriversibes / ANTR / OtraF / OUTBermuda Dignity Network / HIVOS / TRANSSA
Additional Linda Kolko / Carlos Quesada / Jenny Petrow / Jason Jenkins / Gayle Baden Special Dr. Gisela Vega / Candelario Saldana / Steve Adkins / Dan Rios / The GMCVB Thanks To: Tours R Us / John Tanzella / Auston Matta / Kristin Hansen / Marion Couturier
Ebonni Bryant / Remko Jansonius / Amy Bloom / Nicole Coelho / Ynbal Landesman / Marilyn Cotrich / Vivian Rodriguez / Anna Margarita Albelo / Bridget Hieronymous / Sophia Tingle / Envee / Corina Moebius / Annette Alvarez / Evelyn Davis / Lucio Zanon / Kathy Falter / Montserrat Casco / Carlos Idibouo / Zakiya Lord / Charlie Rounds / Cindy Stine / Fabrice Houdart / Mayor Sean Strub / The Gay8 Festival Team / Maria Espinal & ME Graphic Designer, Inc. / Carmen Suero
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SUNDAY, FEB. 17, 2019
9:00 AM Registration Opens
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM “Foundations of Tourism, Business and Human Rights” Symposium Brunch Sponsored by the GMCVB WELCOME REMARKS: The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: John Tanzella, CEO; IGLTA. (USA) “The Intersections Between the Travel Industry & Human Rights.” KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Fabrice Houdart, Human Rights Officer; United Nations OHCHR “The Role of Confronting the Backlash Against Human Rights of #LGBTI People.” PANEL: “Equality and Economic Empowerment for LGBTQ+ Communities Through Global Partnerships.” MODERATOR: Steve Adkins, President Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (USA)
PANELISTS: • Consul General Susan Harper, Consulate General of Canada in Miami (Canada) • Felipe Cardenas, President of the Colombian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (Colombia) • Kristin Hansen, President of ELLA International Lesbian Festival (Spain) • Julio Cesar Calvo, CEO and Founder of the Costa Rica LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (Costa Rica) • Charlie Rounds, Creator of Destination Travel; Former President of RSVP Vacations; Co-creator of Alturi News; Creator of Give OUT Day; and Program Director of the Mossier Foundation (USA) • Kevin Dallas, Chief Executive Officer, Bermuda Tourism Authority (Bermuda) 11:30 AM Brunch Concludes
MONDAY, FEB. 18, 2019
9:30 AM to 10:20 AM PLENARY: “Geopolitical & Policy Overview: LGBTQI Communities in the Americas.”
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MODERATOR: Daniel Shoer Roth, Columnist, El Nuevo Herald (USA) PANELISTS: • Representative David Richardson, Florida House of Representatives (2012-2018). (USA) • Fabrice Houdart, United Nations OHCHR; Board Member-OUTRight Action International. (USA) •Charlie Rounds, Program Director, Mossier Foundation (USA) • Mauricio Noguera, LGBTI Program Officer for Latin America, International Institute on Race, Equality & Human Rights (USA) 10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM PLENARY: “LBT Women Organizing for LBT Women.” MODERATOR: Dr. Gisela Vega, Director, University of Miami LGBTQ Student Center (USA) PANELISTS: • Robin Schwartz, Managing Director, Aqua Foundation for Women (USA)
• Emma Chacon, Activist & Founder of Colectiva Irreversibes (Costa Rica) • Bruna Benevides, Navy Sergeant; Afro-trans activist; Secretary of ANTR- National Association of Transsexuals (Brazil) • Luna Humerez Aquino, President of Otraf (Bolivia) 11:20 AM Break 11:30 PM to 12:20 PM PLENARY: “Marriage, Family, Creed and Laws.” MODERATOR: Steve Rothaus, LGBTQ Issues Reporter, The Miami Herald (USA) PANELISTS: • Zakiya Lord, Board of Directors, OUTBermuda (Bermuda) • Kenita Placide, Executive Director of ECADE & NYC 2018 Pride Co-Grand Marshall (St. Lucia) • Tony Lima, Executive Director, SAVE (USA) • Rev. Juan Del Hierro, Associate Minister, Unity on the Bay (USA) 12:20 PM Break
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM YOUTH OUTLOUD PLENARY: “Queer Men of Color and Sexual Violence on College Campuses.” SPEAKER: Adam Ropizar Biomedical Science Major and LGBTQ Ambassador, Florida International University (USA) 1:15 PM Break 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Luncheon and 4Ward Talks: with the Miami Dolphins Football Unites “The Other in Sports” SPEAKERS: • Jason Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Communications & Community Affairs; Miami Dolphins (USA) • Rashauna Hamilton, Director of Youth Programs; Miami Dolphins (USA) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM PLENARY: Resilience, Perseverance and Dreams: Oral Accounts of Transnational Immigrant Journeys.” MODERATOR: Patricia Hernandez, Esq; Rotella & Hernandez; Immigration & Nationality Law (USA)
PANELISTS: • Candelario Saldana, Summer Associate Law Clerk at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; President of UM OUTLaw (USA) • Carlos Idibouo, National Steering Committee Member, Dignity Network; and Founder of the House of Culture (Canada) • Kamahli Powell, Executive Director, Rainbow Railroad (Canada) 3:50 PM Break 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM ELLA TALKS: “Creating Green LGBTQI Pan American Communities: Supporting Renewable Energy, Diverse Food Systems, Sustainable Environments & Economic Equality.” INTERVIEWER: Jennifer Ann Love, Editor and Publisher, The Hollywood Gazette (USA) SPEAKER: • Myrtille Danse, Latin American Director, HIVOS (Costa Rica) 4:50 PM Break
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PLENARY: “HIV Awareness & Prevention in the Americas.” MODERATOR: Victor Diaz Herman, Executive Director; Pridelines (USA) PANELISTS: • Dr. Lori Chambers, Researcher & HIV Response Worker (Canada) • Alejandro Acosta, HIV Project Coordinator for Equality Florida (USA) • Cristian King, Executive Director, TRANSSA (Dominican Republic) • Gonzalo Aburto, Director of the Latin Initiative for The SERO Project (USA/Mexico) 6:00 PM Networking Mixer & Mini-Expo 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Keynote Address & Closing Dinner • Sponsored by AHF GUEST SPEAKER: Mayor Sean Strub, Mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania & long-time HIV response activist (USA)
8:30 PM
SYMPOSIUM CONCLUDES 4WARD AMERICAS OFFICIAL SIDE EVENTS PRE-SYMPOSIUM WELCOME REFECTION Friday, February 15 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zucca Restaurant 162 Alcazar Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 CLIMATE LITERACY & LGBTQI COMMUNITIES IN THE AMERICAS TRAINING: A Complimentary Breakfast & Climate Literacy Training with a Guided Walking Tour at Vizcaya Saturday, February 16 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vizcaya Village Garage 3250 S. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33129 GAY8 FESTIVAL Sunday, February 17 Calle 8, between 14th - 17th avenue TERTULIA Sunday, February 17 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm during Gay8 Festival CubaOcho Museum and Performing Arts Center 1465 SW 8th St., #106 Miami, FL 33135
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OPENING Keynote Speaker Fabrice Houdart
Human Rights Officer, United Nations OHCHR (Global) Fabrice Houdart works on the Free & Equal campaign, an unprecedented United Nations global public education campaign for LGBT equality. He also leads a project on global LGBTI standards of conduct for Business on tackling LGBTI discrimination which are being rolled out in the World. To date 180 companies representing more than 12 million employees and US$5 trillion in revenues have expressed support for the initiative. Previously, Fabrice was Senior Country Officer at the World Bank where he worked from 2001 to 2016. At the Bank, Fabrice also managed a “Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Development” grant which provided a first estimate of the economic cost of homophobia and funded socio-economic surveys of LGBTI people. He has authored analyses on Yemen, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Tunisia and provided contributions to the 2012 Gender World Development Report (WDR) and the 2011 Conflict, Security, and Development WDR. He holds a B.A. in economics and management from Dauphine University in Paris and an MBA from American University in D.C. Fabrice is on the Board of Alturi, a non-profit organization devoted to elevating the LGBTI community globally and a Trustee of ICWA which identifies and cultivates rare potential by immersing promising young professionals in the study of a globally important issue. He lives in New York City with twin sons Maxime and Eitan. Email: Houdart@un.org. Twitter: @HoudartUN
Gonzalo Aburto Executive Producer of La Nueva Alternativa & Director of Latin America Initiative, The Sero Project (Mexico/ USA-NY)
Carlos Idibouo
National Steering Committee Member, Dignity Network; and Founder of the House of Culture (Canada)
Jason Jenkins
Senior Vice President, Communications & Community Affairs, Miami Dolphins (USA- FL)
Mauricio Noguera
LGBTI Program Officer for Latin America, International Institute on Race, Equality & Human Rights (USAWashington D.C.)
Charlie Rounds
Program Director, Mossier Foundation; co-creator of Alturi News; former President of RSVP Vacations & creator of Give OUT Day. (USA- MN)
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CLOSING Keynote Speaker Mayor Sean Strub
Mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania USA Mayor Sean Strub is an openly HIV+ pioneer activist who was elected as Mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania in 2017 with 54% of the vote. In the late 1980’s he co-chaired the fundraising committee for ACT UP New York and in 1990 became the first openly HIV+ person to run for a U.S. Congressional race. In 1992 Mayor Strub produced the off-Broadway hit, “The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me,” written by Obie-winning actor and playwright, David Drake. In 1994 he founded the award winning POZ Magazine, and in 2010 Mayor Strub launched the Positive Justice Project with the Center for HIV Law & Policy. In 2014, he published his memoir, “Body Counts: A Memoir of Politics, Sex, AIDS and Survival” (Scribner, 2014); and his short film, ‘HIV is Not a Crime,’ has introduced the problem of HIV criminalization to audiences worldwide. Mayor Strub currently directs The SERO Project, a network of people with HIV and allies fighting for freedom from stigma and injustice.
OTHER PARTICIPATING SPEAKERS
Bruna Benevides Navy Sergeant; Afro-trans activist; Secretary of Political Articulation of ANTRA- National Association of Transsexuals (Brazil)
Candelario Saldana
Summer Associate Law Clerk at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; and President of OUTLaw at the University of Miami (USA- FL)
Kenita Placide
Executive Director of ECADE and New York City Pride 2018 co-Grand Marshall (St. Lucia)
Rep. David Richardson
Florida House of Representatives (2012-2018). (USA- FL)
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Adam Ropizar
Biomedical Science Major and LGBTQ Ambassador, Florida International University (USA-FL)
Alejandro Acosta
HIV Project Coordinator for Equality Florida (USA-Puerto Rico)
Cristian King
Executive Director, TRANSSA (Dominican Republic)
Dr. Lori Chambers
Activist & Founder of Colectiva IrreversibLes (Costa Rica)
John Tanzella
Julio Cesar Calvo
CEO, International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) (USA- FL)
Myrtille Danse
Director Latin America and the Caribbean, HIVOS (Costa Rica)
Robin Schwartz Managing Director, Aqua Foundation for Women (USA- FL)
Emma Chacon Alvarado
Researcher & HIV Response Advocate (Canada)
President, Cรกmara de Comerico Diversa de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
Kristin Hansen
Founder & CEO, ELLA International Lesbian Festival (Spain)
Tony Lima
Executive Director, SAVE (USA-FL)
Felipe Cardenas
CEO, Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce (Colombia)
Kevin Dallas
Chief Executive Officer, Bermuda Tourism Authority (Bermuda)
Luna Sharlotte Humerez Aquino
President of Otraf-Bolivia (Bolivia)
RaShauna Hamilton
Director, Youth Programs and Camps; Miami DolphinsFootball Unites (USA-FL)
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Consul General Susan Harper Consulate General of Canada in Miami (Canada)
Kimahli Powell
Executive Director, Rainbow Railroad (Canada)
Rev. Juan del Hierro
Associate Minister, Unity on the Bay (USA-FL)
Zakiya Lord
Board of Directors, OUTBermuda (Bermuda)
PARTICIPATING MODERATORS:
Steve Adkins
President, Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Gisela Vega
Director, LGBTQ Student Center, University of Miami
Victor Diaz Herman
Executive Director, Pridelines
Daniel Shoer Roth
Columnist, El Nuevo Herald
Steve Rothaus
Patricia Hernandez
LGBTQ Issues Reporter, Miami Herald
Rotella & Hernandez, Esq, Immigration & Nationality Law
Jennifer Ann Love
Jessica Ashley Osborn
Editor & Publisher, Hollywood Gazette
Chair and Creative Catalyst for GradOUT, University of Miami
Sero Project busca contactos con activistas y trabajadores de VIH en el Caribe, Centro y Sudamérica, que estén interesados en acabar con la Criminalización de VIH y en construir redes fuertes de personas viviendo con VIH. Para agregar tu email a nuestra lista contacta a: info@SeroProject.com Para más información comunícate con Gonzalo Aburto en gonzalo.aburto@seroproject.com
www.seroproject.com PO Box 1233, Milford, PA 18337
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