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From:	Lindsay Menard-Freeman [ profile ]
Subject:	Fwd: IPPF Announces Fund to Commemorate David Kato
Sent:	Jan 28th, 2011 - 13:43:12

	28 January 2011 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Paul Bell on 44 (0) 207 939 8233 Fiona Salter on 44 (0)207 939 8223 * * * IPPF Announces Fund to Commemorate David Kato * Work of Murdered Ugandan Activist to be Commemorated with Leadership Award Speaking in response to the murder of David Kato, a courageous human rights activist who worked to promote the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Uganda, IPPF Director-General Dr Gill Greer said: This is a truly sad event and Africa and the world is poorer for his loss. Its a sad time for everyone who knew David. He was a man of great courage, who deserves to be remembered with profound respect. Even today tens of thousands of people will be persecuted because of their sexual orientation. David Katos tragic death reminds us of the bravery of the people around the world who fight against this injustice and defend human rights for all of us. Throughout its work IPPF reaffirms the fact that human rights apply to everyone, without exception. In recognition of David Catos life and courage, and the continued struggle of sexual minorities around the world, IPPF, together with other partners who are committed to eliminating violence, stigma and discrimination, plans to establish a fund to recognise the leadership of individuals who uphold the sexual rights of minority groups. Ends. IPPF is both a service provider and an advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights. We are a worldwide network of 151 Member Associations active in over 170 countries. [image: CriminaliseHate_EmailSig_EN_rgb (2)] ------------------------------ "This email and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is directed and may contain information that is confidential. If you have received this email and you are not the intended recipient or person responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, please inform the IPPF IT Department immediately by emailing servicedesk (at) ippf.org and then delete the email from your system. If you are not a named addressee you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or reply to this email. Unauthorised use of any information contained in this email and any attachments may constitute a breach of confidence or infringement of copyright. Any statements, views or opinions contained in this email are those of the author and are not necessarily agreed or authorised by IPPF nor represent its position. Addressees should scan this email and any attachments for viruses and IPPF makes no representation or warranty as to the absence of viruses in this email or any attachments. If this email contains links to internet content, IPPF does not endorse or otherwise accept responsibility for those sites." 'Do you really need to print this email? Before you print think about the ENVIRONMENT' This message has been sent through the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC) list-serve. If you wish to unsubscribe from this list please visit http://list.web.net/lists/listinfo/isrrc-l -- Lindsay Menard-Freeman Program Officer Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, a program of TakingITGlobal www.gyca.org www.tigweb.org (T): +212.661.6111 (E): lindsay (at) gyca.org 540 President St. 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11215 GYCA is a youth-led global network of over 4,500 young leaders and adult allies working on youth and HIV/AIDS in 150 countries world-wide. GYCA's mission is to empower young leaders with the skills, knowledge, resources and opportunities they need to scale up HIV/AIDS interventions amongst their peers.