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Saturday, April 30: Regional Programming

Temple University Center City
1515 Market Street, 3rd Floor
FREE

12 noon

1:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

The State of Lesbian Health

Maunter Project
Kathleen DeBold, Exceutive Director, Maunter Project, provides an overview of lesbian health in the U.S. today, focusing on the progress, challenges and possibilities. Room 314.

An Emerging Global LGBT Human Rights Movement

Amnesty International OUTfront
Ariel Herrera , Acting Director, Amnesty International OUTfront, leads a disussion about the human rights work being done around the world, particularly in the global South. Room 315.

The Way We Play – Reading the Gay Consumer

Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus
Learn about GLBT consumers and the communications vehicles available to reach them. See what national companies are doing to position themselves as gay friendly. Room 316.

New Challenges to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
This program reviews significant developments since the Lawrence v. Texas decision and provides updates on continuing litigation and legislative efforts. Room 320.

Becoming Parents

Philadelphia Family Pride
Members of Philadelphia Family Pride discuss the paths they took to parenthood. Learn about assisted insemination, surrogacy and adoption from those who have made the joyous and sometimes frustrating journey. Panelists discuss the truth about fertility procedures, legal issues and financial matters — and when to seek counseling. Room 321.

Creating an Out & Equal Workplace

Out & Equal and Human Rights Campaign
Find out how LGBT employees and LGBT Employee Resource Groups can make an impact on corporate culture and create positive change in the workplace. Selisse Berry, Executive Director, Out & Equal, moderates. Room 322.

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