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Nicole Stafford | |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
Nicole Stafford is a political strategist and diplomat in Quebec.
She was director of public relations for the 1st World Outgames in 2006. She held a number of senior Quebec government positions, including chief of staff for Pauline Marois and Deputy Minister of the Executive Council, and was Quebec's delegate general (the equivalent of an ambassador) to Brussels, Belgium. Earlier, she was a vice-president of a public relations firm.
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Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau, also referred to by his initials PET, was a Canadian politician who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 1968 to 1984, with a brief period instead as the leader of the Opposition in 1979 and 1980.
The Gay Games is a worldwide sport and cultural event that promotes acceptance of sexual diversity, featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes, artists and other individuals.
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The World Outgames were a sporting and cultural event hosted by the gay community. The Outgames were open to all who wish to participate, without regard to sexual orientation. There are no qualifying standards, although competitions are arranged according to the skill levels of the competitors. The Outgames brought together athletes and artists from all over the world, many from countries where homosexuality remains illegal and hidden.
The 1st World Outgames took place in Montréal, Quebec, Canada from July 26, 2006 to August 5, 2006. The international conference was held from July 26 to the 29. The sporting events were held from July 29 to August 5.
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The Declaration of Montreal on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Human Rights is a document adopted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on July 29, 2006, by the International Conference on LGBT Human Rights which formed part of the first World Outgames. The Declaration outlines a number of rights and freedoms pertaining to LGBT and intersex people that it is proposed be universally guaranteed. It encompasses all aspects of human rights, from the guarantee of fundamental freedoms to the prevention of discrimination against LGBT people in healthcare, education and immigration. The Declaration also addresses various issues that impinge on the global promotion of LGBT rights and intersex human rights. Intended as a starting point in listing the demands of the international LGBT movement, it will ultimately be submitted to the United Nations.
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