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U.S. Embassy Athens Sponsors LGBT Anti-Bullying Internship

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The American Embassy in Athens is completely financing an internship centering on school bullying for a Greek delegate, at the non-governmental organization GLSEN in New York.

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educational Network (GLSEN) is one of the U.S.'s premier educational organizations, that vies to enact safe education environments for all pupils. The internship will offer one youth delegate from the Athens LGBTQ Youth Community Color Youth, an opportunity to sharpen his/her proficiency, regarding NGO management and will offer skill advancements in GLSEN efforts.

According to the U.S. Embassy in the nation's capital, the mission of the internship is to secure a safe school atmosphere, where all students can prosper no matter what their orientation is. The program is scheduled for March 22nd-April 12th, 2015. Established in 1990, GLEN was formed to conquer bullying.