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We have regularly published a quarterly journal in the English
language - ERATO. We have co-ordinators in both North and
South America, Australia, a number of European countries, Asia,
and contact with cultural workers in Africa. The network nominates
Cultural Ambassadors, organises cultural assistance/visits where
its limited resources can be of help. AmbassadorsThe ILGCN has appointed ”cultural ambassadors” from the smaller nations or from countries where not many cultural personalities have dared to take the step of coming-out on the stage, in front of a TV camera or at an exhibition hall. This list of dancers, singers, musicians, photographers, and artists are being invited to local and national pride events, international happenings, and world cultural conferences. More organizers realize that homo culture that those who ”come out singing” or wave other ”cultural flags” can be a most powerful weapon against homophobia and silence. The network cannot act as agents for the performers. We have neither the work-force nor the experience. Within the limitations of their professional work and the problems caused by a general lack of money, our cultural ambassadors, - openly gay and lesbian performers and artists - agree to perform or otherwise support the cultural events of the movement, for the minimum which they can afford. Perhaps only for travel costs, or for a reduced fee. Should they be in „your“ area anyway, perhaps even for next to nothing. Further information can be obtained from
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ulture is a life enhancing and identity-building factor in all societies
and social groups. The International Lesbian and Gay Cultural Network,
(ILGCN) was founded in Paris in 1992 with the object of working
with culture and cultural events to contribute to the ending of
discrimination against gays and lesbians, to show the contribution
that they have made to the culture of society at large, and to increase
contacts between “our” cultural workers world-wide.