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On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the International Day Against LGBTQI+phobia was commemorated, a terrible social scourge that affects the lives of millions of people in our community, today, in the 21st century. Affirmation Venezuela did not miss this important date, carrying out a significant activity; through a meeting that served to unite various voices in…
Why is it important to nominate Affirmation Members and Leaders for the Mortensen Award? Within every organization, there are folks whose leadership skills and commitment to serving others combine to make a real difference in the lives of others and the mission of the organization. Affirmation has such individuals; we want to recognize and honor…
The Affirmation International Conference will take place in July 2023! Affirmation LGBTQ Mormons, Families, and Friends is pleased to announce that we will have our 2023 International Conference July 21st -July 23rd at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. This year’s theme is: Coming Home: Where our paths unite as one For over…
Participating in the Affirmation conference in Chile has been one of the best experiences of my life. When I was chosen to travel to Chile as part of the international committee in his exhibition it was a surprise and at the same time I felt very happy to participate in this conference that took place…
Each month, Encircle opens its doors to outside organizations for community collaboration called Rainbow Brunch. On April 22, 2023, Encircle St. George invited Affirmation and other local LGBTQ organizations, including representatives from Utah Techs’ new LGBTQ program to participate in a special rainbow brunch where LGBTQ+ Leaders from Southern Utah convened to discuss and create…
It is difficult not to be moved by the daily scenes that have preceded the pandemic and have intensified in recent years, especially in this country[ Columbia]. The images of men, women, and children, homeless and fleeing from the Venezuelan political regime, is constantly present in our streets, on the highways, in the terminals[bus stops],…
Project Rainbow Utah and other local LGBTQ organizations invited Affirmation President Melissa Malcolm King to participate in this year’s International Day of Visibility in Salt Lake City. This event centered on supporting Utah Youth as they have to endure unjust legislation and the consequences that have followed. Melissa Malcolm King reports that Project Rainbow Utah…