2009 World Outgames

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The 2009 World Outgames, the 2nd World Outgames, was hosted by Copenhagen, Denmark from July 25 to August 2, 2009. It was one of the largest international sports and cultural event ever held on Danish soil, with 8,000 people from all corners of the world expected to participate. The World Outgames addressed itself primarily, but by no means exclusively, to the homosexual community. The aim was that, once it was underway, the event would be perceived as relevant and welcoming for all inhabitants of Copenhagen.

International Conference on LGBT Human Rights

The Outgames included the 2nd International Conference on LGBT Human Rights from 27 to 29 July. Co-chaired by Rebeca Sevilla and Svend Robinson, the conference included keynote speakers such as John Amaechi, Virginia Apuzzo, Axel Axgil, Georgina Beyer, Michelle Douglas, Cleve Jones, Sunil Babu Pant, Parvez Sharma, Wan Yanhai and Copenhagen Lord Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard. The themes of the conference included human rights and politics, business, workers, culture and media, health, education, sport, family and relationships, and sexuality, pleasure, and body politics.^[1]

The conference concluded with the release of the Copenhagen Catalogue of Good Practices, a selection of effective actions for LGBT human rights from around the world.

See also

• Category:LGBT sports events

	LGBT portal
	Sports and games portal

References

• Copenhagen 2009 website
• World Outgames
• VisitCopenhagen.com 2009 Outgames articles

Citations

1. ^ International Conference on LGBT Human Rights, Copenhagen July 27–29, 2009 (programme)

External links

• Copenhagen 2009 Official Site
• Copenhagen Tourism Site
• Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association

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