POSTPONEMENT: GAUTENG LEGISLATURE LESBIAN, GAYS, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX (LGBTI) DIALOGUE.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) has issued a notice advising all stakeholders and members of the media that the LGBTI Dialogue which was scheduled to take place today, 3 December 2013 has been postponed.
The postponement will allow for proper planning in consideration of stakeholders, who showed overwhelming interest and reside outside the Gauteng province. All these processes are anticipated to be properly completed to ensure that the interests of the stakeholders are not compromised by hosting a smaller event. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature will communicate to all stakeholders and members of the media an alternative date for the Dialogue, which will be early next year.
The GPL profusely apologise for the inconveniences that might have been caused.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) will launch an annual Sector Parliament for the Lesbian, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBT) society. In an effort to develop an inclusive and cohesive society through Oversight; Public Participation; and Socio-economic Development, GPL resolved to include the LGBT society as part of the selected annual Sector Parliaments’ stakeholders.
The LGBT Dialogue is scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Venue: Gauteng Legislature, Johannesburg
Time: 10h00
As a custodian of Public Participation in the province, GPL observed a lack of participation by LGBT individuals in legislative matters; this mostly due to the stigma and discrimination towards the LGBT society. The Dialogue will give LGBT individuals an opportunity; as well as a platform to engage officials and various Constitutional bodies on issues affecting them.
The Dialogue is part of GPL’s efforts to facilitate participation by the LGBT society in legislative processes; while also cultivating a culture of mutual acceptance and respect among the people of Gauteng.
Members of the media are invited to cover the proceedings.
Media enquiries may be directed to:
Ms Khazi Sithole
Cell: 082 577 9393
Tel: 011 496 5777
E-mail: KSithole@gpl.gov.za
Ms Pfano Bulasigobo
Cell: 078 053 6821/ 076 323 0941
E-mail: PBulasigobo@gpl.gov.za
