Belgian media silence the Outgames

From 26 July to 5 August 2006, Montréal was host of a major international event combining sport, culture and human rights. The International Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Human Rights from 26 to 29 July brought together 1.516 participants from every corner of the globe to discuss the worldwide situation of LGBT people. It was the largest international conference on LGBT human rights ever held, resulting in the adoption of the Declaration of Montréal, a milestone for LGBT human rights. The thirty-five sport disciplines drew 10.248 athletes, while 835 people came together for the cultural component of the programme. Some 5.200 volunteers worked tirelessly at all the events and many thousands of spectators enjoyed the 52 activities organised at 41 sites throughout the city.

This important event for the International LGBT community remained almost unreported by the Belgian media. Watching the photos and comments below gives an impression of the activities which took place in Montréal. Share this website with your friends so that everybody gets the good news from Montréal.