[Registration form closed as of 9.23.2016.
Please contact conference@reclaimingfamilyvalues.eu
to inquire about late registration.]

Many diverse forms of families exist in Europe today. However, only some of them benefit from rights, from the state’s protection, and from social recognition. Families that challenge gender norms and expectations suffer from weaker or non-existent state recognition and protection, stigma, and discrimination. For example, these families include families headed by a lone parent; families that include lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or intersex parents and/or children; childless or unmarried couples; families headed by grandparents or non-kin; or families with male primary caregivers.

In October 2016, the Open Society Initiative for Europe will convene “Reclaiming Family Values”: a conference to build a shared vision for genuine family equality. It will gather civil society organisations and donors working on family equality, mostly with a focus on families that include LGBTI people. It will also include stakeholders from connected movements to encourage synergies and mutual support.

The convening will begin with a reception on the evening of Sunday October 16th, and the formal meetings will commence on Monday October 17 through Tuesday October 18, 2016.

• Civil Society Organization representatives: your travel and hotel costs will be covered and arranged through our travel agency, and all meals will be provided during the conference.
• Donor representatives:  The conference travel agency will reserve rooms for all registered donors (and invoice donors directly), however flights will be arranged by individuals, and all travel costs for donor attendees will be assumed by their sponsoring foundation or organization. All meals will be provided during the conference.

Your participation, and that of your organization, will be key. The meeting will include small groups, panel discussions, and other sessions aimed at helping build an emerging shared vision for genuine family equality in Europe This conference is organized by The Lafayette Practice for the Open Society Initiative for Europe.

Please fill out the Reclaiming Family Values Survey by Friday, September 23rd, 2016 to accept your invitation to attend. [Please note registration through this form is now closed.] The organizers will follow up to arrange additional details regarding travel plans and other meeting logistics.

For more information, please contact conference@reclaimingfamilyvalues.eu