social action . education . arts & video competition
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OUR PRIDE is an LGBTQ+ global compassion initiative to encourage social action, education and the arts, through the OUR PRIDE Video Fest 2020 short video competition, the OUR PRIDE Book Club and the OUR PRIDE Awards.
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The Initiative
The OUR PRIDE LGBTQ+ global compassion initiative encompasses a social action program including awards for young people making a social impact in their local communities; an educational program with a virtual book club, webinars and resources; and a short video competition for youth and young adults.
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Video Competition
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OUR PRIDE Video Fest is a video competition and collaborative blended-learning educational program for youth in middle & high school and young adults (18-30) to create short videos on LGBTQ+ current issues and significant people, places and events.
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Participants work in teams or solo to create video entries running 1 to 5 minutes in a variety of genres, such as News Stories, Short Documentaries, Creative Fiction, Music Videos, Animated Shorts, or PSAs, and incorporating original music, poetry and other creative content.
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FOCUS 2020 |
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OUR PRIDE is launching cross-generational programs for youth and young adults which address mental health, community issues, human rights, history and culture. In collaboration with The Trevor Project, we are focusing on Mental Health & Teen Suicide Prevention through the OUR PRIDE Book Club and Video Fest programs.
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And together with OutRight Action International (formerly known as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission), we are elevating visibility and awareness of issues around global Human Rights, Immigration and Amnesty.
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OUR PRIDE Video Fest 2020 will feature
three special FOCUS 2020 themes: Pride History & Our Future Human Rights, Immigration & Amnesty Mental Health & Suicide Prevention |
Join us as we:
Celebrate 50 years of Pride Parades & Marches Elevate the protection of Human Rights, and Help to bring understanding and healing for youth in crisis. |
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Themes
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OUR TRIBE features educators, parents, politicians, authors, artists, musicians, sports figures, and other leaders in the community.
OUR ARTS showcases music, theater, dance, sculpture, painting, poetry, festivals and other artistic expression of the community.
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OUR COMMUNITY highlights civic groups, businesses, advocacy organizations, diverse populations, and ethnic groups.
OUR ISSUES examines social issues, including human rights, homophobia, mental health, bullying, suicide, homelessness, and more.
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OUR HISTORY explores historic events, landmarks, people, and the lives of everyday elders who share their life stories and experiences.
OUR SPIRIT explores the power of compassion, empathy, spiritual acceptance, and religious tolerance.
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Book Club
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The OUR PRIDE Book Club will be launching for the 2019-2020 school year with two new books: "Ziggy, Startdust & Me" and "Bed 26."
The authors of each book will lead a series of Zoom Video Meetings which you can join from anywhere in the world - on your laptop or your phone.
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In addition to the Book Readings, there will be discussion about the book's content and related issues. The authors will be joined by guest experts in fields related to the subject matter of each book, from youth mental health and teen suicide to international human rights and asylum.
You can sign up soon to join the Zoom Video Meetings. In the meantime, join the OUR PRIDE Book Club Facebook Group!
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THANK YOU TO OUR
FOUNDING SPONSORS |
THANK YOU TO OUR
PARTNERS |
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