by Rex Wockner
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Europe's top international LGBT organization opens its 14th annual conference Oct. 28 in The Hague, Netherlands.
The gathering of the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex Association will run through Oct. 31.
"This a unique opportunity for LGBTI activists from across Europe to get together and discuss common problems and challenges, share experiences and best practices on tackling discrimination and advancing equality and human rights for LGBTI people, as well as celebrating achievements and sketching future projects, strategies and tactics," said spokesman Juris Lavrikovs.
Keynote speakers include a member of the Dutch House of Representatives, a former Amsterdam deputy mayor, a Swedish government anti-discrimination boss, and a member of Denmark's Parliament, among other Euro luminaries.
