[via NEPAL]Dear Friends!
Nepal's award winning Blue Diamond Society is proud to launch "The PINK", a needed publication to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) human rights, understanding and networking. BDS's grassroots evolution and record of empowerment resonates with worldwide challenges. "The PINK" will bring South Asia into contacts of solidarity and include well chosen international sharing.
The profound experiences we know at BDS, and which are mirrored elsewhere, deserve more in-depth presentation than the usually brief and often superficial attention given by the mass media. Grateful for what honest mass media attention there is, we feel it prompts many to wish to know more about us, our situations and challenges.
"THE PINK" perspectives on human rights (including HIV/AIDS issues) news reports, personal stories, LGBT pride struggles and inspirations will give guideposts and strengthen those working for the welfare of LGBT communities and individuals, and the families and societies of which they are a part. BDS will expand its role as a resource/information centre for South Asia especially. "The PINK" will become a beneficial connection for South Asians living in other parts of the world.
Being of the grassroots ourselves, we know that our fellows hold the keys to their own achievement as full and respected participants in their societies. But we also know the critical importance of backing and solidarity. We know that "The PINK" is worthwhile! We ask that you and the institutions which you respect to subscribe - for your own benefit and to promote the welfare of our LGBT communities who face life-threatening challenges of stigma and discrimination.
In Pride and Solidarity
Blue Diamond Society
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