Arcigay Varese
Arcigay Varese APS
Varese, Italy
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Arcigay Varese is a non-profit association based in Varese, Italy working on lgbtq+, health, human rights +2 more.
Arcigay Varese APS is a social promotion association based in Varese, Italy, working for the rights, well-being and inclusion of LGBTQIA people and their families in the province of Varese. Its activities include free HIV and STI testing and sexual health services through the Varese Checkpoint, an anti-discrimination centre and support service, school and workplace awareness and training on diversity and inclusion, advocacy with local institutions, and the annual Varese Pride. It is part of the national Arcigay network and runs projects with European and international partners. The association is registered in the Single National Register of the Third Sector (RUNTS).
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Varese Checkpoint
Health · Italy
Free, anonymous rapid HIV and STI testing, counselling and listening services for sexual health and HIV prevention, run by Arcigay Varese.
I.RI.DE (Inclusione, Rispetto, Determinazione)
Human rights · Italy
Project to prevent and counter violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, supporting well-being, mental health and social inclusion in the province of Varese.
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Human rights · Italy
Project run with Arcigay Como, funded through The CARE programme, to promote and defend the rights of LGBTQIA people in the provinces of Como and Varese, including dialogue with schools and institutions.
Centro Arcobaleno (anti-discrimination centre)
Human rights · Italy
Free support, listening, orientation, legal and psychological assistance for victims of discrimination in the LGBTQIA community, based in Varese.
Pride&Play
Community development · Italy
Monthly board game evenings open to members of Arcigay, supporting social connection within the LGBTQIA community in Varese.
Varese Pride
Human rights · Italy
Annual LGBTQIA pride event and week of cultural events in Varese, organised by Arcigay Varese since 2016.
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ActionAid International Italia E.T.S., Fondazione Realizza il Cambiamento, Arcigay Como, UNAR (Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali), Discobus, Chiesa Valdese (Otto per Mille)
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