Your Monthly LGBTIQ Newsletter
August 3, 2023
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Maria Sjödin
Executive Director, Outright International
Since 1990, we have worked alongside LGBTIQ activists and organizations, diplomats, and policymakers to advance community-focused solutions to create lasting legal and social transformation. We are grateful for your continued commitment to work together to achieve better LGBTIQ lives.
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Outright International published its third annual report on Pride Around the World with support from Google.org. This report presents findings on the celebration of Pride and other LGBTIQ visibility events around the globe. Explore our new Pride report interactive page. |
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From Manila, Bangkok to Kigali and Mexico City, our team members are on the ground strengthening the capacity of the LGBTIQ movement by advocating for inclusion and equality.
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- Commentary: Six Ways to Get Arrested Through the Work of an Internationally Financed Development Project in Uganda
- Commentary: Gender Persecution: Expanding Access to International Criminal Justice for LGBTIQ People
- Al Jazeera English: How is Taiwan’s #MeToo changing attitudes on sexual harassment?
- Manila Republic: Diversity, HIV awareness and allyship take the spotlight at Foundever™ Pride Summit in the Philippines
- News24: No Pride but Prejudice in Africa
- Newsweek: Russian Anti-Transgender Bill Compared to Republican Efforts in U.S.
- Press Release: Outright International, Synergía, and IFES Launch the Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Initiative
- The Daily Beast: Trans Russians Fear for Their Lives After Surgery Ban Passed
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On May 29, 2023, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Bill, one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws. We pledge our support to Ugandan activists who sacrifice their safety and security to defend human rights. We ask for your help in our fight to challenge and end this extremism in Uganda and across the region. Learn how you can take part now. |
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Outright Proud Podcast is an Outright original production covering LGBTIQ stories, challenges, and news from around the world. The conversations are aimed to amplify, advocate, support, and celebrate LGBTIQ voices. Listen now. |
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The Outright International team showed their Outright Proud colors at NYC Pride March 2023 with activists and advocates. Members from the UN LGBTI Core Group joined the team. View the photos now and explore how you can take part in our Outright Proud campaign. |
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Celebration of Courage will take place in New York City on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 6 to 10:30 pm ET. We hope that you will take advantage of this special promotional offer, as we very much want to welcome you to this incredible event again next June.
Celebration of Courage is Outright’s annual awards and gala. It is an evening of inspiration and community in support of human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere. Celebration of Courage highlights Outright’s achievements and elevates and advances activists and our allies leading the charge to gain equal rights for LGBTIQ people in their countries and around the world. To see what we have in store for you, check out our Celebration of Courage 2023 photos.
For a very limited time, special promotional sponsorships, tables, and tickets are on sale for Outright International's 2024 Celebration of Courage awards and gala. Between now and August 31, 2023, we are offering a 20% early bird discount. Purchase now.
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Outright’s greatness comes from diverse, talented people with varied perspectives who can be their whole selves in an equitable and inclusive environment. Our team comes from 25 countries, working together to move the world forward to contribute to meaningful change and better lives for our LGBTIQ communities. Learn More. |
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Show support, amplify your voice, and advocate for LGBTIQ human rights, all while looking Outright Fab with our new merch! We have something in our store for everyone. Shop now. |
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Outright Proud
Our Outright Proud campaign fosters a truly global celebration of Pride, overcoming challenges, championing progress for the LGBTIQ community, and continuing to make the invisible visible. Learn more.
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Our Story
Learn more about our story, our brand pillars and historical timeline.
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Insights
For announcements and perspectives, including commentaries and thought leadership articles, please go to our Insights page.
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Events
We offers our donors and supporters the opportunity to attend both virtual, in-person, and hybrid gatherings. Check out our events page for updates.
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Media Room
Explore our press releases, our media kit and other helpful resources.
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