Johannesburg, South Africa - April 6, 2012 - The worldOutgames Antwerp 2013 and Mr Gay World organization are proud to collaborate on producing the fifth annual Mr Gay World competition in the beautiful city of Antwerp, Belgium. The election will be included in the 3 pillars of the worldOutgames, and will be held from August 1st - 5th 2013, with the Grand Finale closing off the first weekend of celebrations of the worldOutgames on August 5th with a spectacular show.
President of MGW, Eric Butter said, "We are proud to be working with the worldOutgames as we both have similar objectives in creating opportunities for us to share that Gay Rights are Human Rights. Next year part of the competition will be participation in the worldOutgames "EQuality Forum" Human Rights conference that will help our delegates learn from industry leaders, be inspired, make global contacts and to share their own stories as well as participation in Sports and Cultural festival."
Co-founder of the worldOutgames Antwerp 2013, Jerko Bozikovic, stated "We are extremely proud to join our forces since both organizations share similar values, therefore it seemed only logical for us to collaborate in creating a high standard, life changing, and fun event. We look forward
welcoming everyone to Antwerp in August 2013."
A delegation of the worldOutgames Antwerp is now in South-Africa to attend the Mr. Gay World 2012 election, making contacts with delegates, organization and handing over of the flag. They will also meet with human rights activists and LGBT sports organizations.
The Belgian embassy and the Belgian ambassador Mr. Johan Maricou in South Africa also hosted a well-attended reception at the residence of the Belgian Consul, Mr. Karl Stouthuysen in honour of worldOutgames Antwerp 2013 and the Mr. Gay World 2012 election with its Grand Finale being held in Johannesburg on April 8th 2012.
The mission of Mr. Gay World (MGW) is to advance national and international gay rights through education and public performance. MGW creates authentic leaders who will take responsibility, not only in his own community but on a global stage, speaking out for equal rights by inspiring those around him. MGW is a genuine and positive role model that will champion equality and diversity in the media both gay and mainstream.
For more information on Mr. Gay World please visit
mrgayworld.org
