Executive Director, Outright International

 “The Ugandan government, through the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, is intentionally barring the LGBTQ minority from access to services, housing, education, and inclusion in society. Outright welcomes the World Bank's decision to stand by its commitment to inclusivity and non-discrimination. Hopefully, the Ugandan government, and any other governments considering similar laws, will recognize that development can only be successful if no one is left behind.”
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Outright International's urgent appeal to support humanitarian work in Morocco is underway. The deadliest earthquake in a century has recently devastated the country, claiming 3,000+ lives & injuring 5,600+. In crises like these, marginalized communities can only sometimes rely on mainstream help. Support Outright International to help provide emergency support so vital aid—medication, food, shelter & more—can reach our impacted communities. Donate now. 
 

Outright International’s Executive Director, Maria Sjödin, spoke on a panel at the Generation Equality Midpoint Moment during the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Action Weekend, a convening to accelerate gender equality at the United Nations level. Read about their perspective on the pushback LGBTIQ people face and what we can do to promote continued, meaningful inclusion at the United Nations.
 

Outright International, Synergía - Initiatives for Human Rights, and the International Federation for Electoral Systems (IFES) recently launched the Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Initiative. Learn more from Michael Heflin, Outright's Global Grants Director, and Whitney Pfeifer, the Program Manager for the GLIDE Fund, about the program's purpose and impact.
 

As the Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, Njeri Gateru talks to us about their efforts to advocate for change through strategic litigation, creating safe spaces, and offering pro-bono legal services. Despite the increasing violence towards the LGBTIQ community in Kenya, Njeri and her team's relentless pursuit of justice has led to groundbreaking victories. Watch the full interview and read our statement of solidarity on the Supreme Court of Kenya’s most recent decision.
 

Our Senior Director of Law, Policy and Research, Neela Ghoshal, shares why legal registration is pivotal for LGBTIQ organizations internationally. Watch her video and read our new report to understand the crucial role registration plays in accessing vital funding and legal legitimacy. The report is made possible with support from Google.
 

Celebrating Pride means celebrating all of our LGBTIQ communities worldwide. As we stand #OutrightProud, let's ensure every LGBTIQ person globally can do the same. Learn how you can take part. 
 

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.
 

Save-The-Date! Join Outright International, LGBTIQ activists, and allies from around the globe for our 9th Annual OutSummit on December 4, 2023.

OutSummit is where people from civil society, government, philanthropy, and business come together to strategize and build momentum to accelerate change for LGBTIQ people. This year’s OutSummit will be hybrid, with limited in-person participation in Washington, D.C., and virtual participation. Stay tuned for more.
   

Celebration of Courage will take place in New York City on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET. We hope that you will take advantage of this special 20% OFF promotional offer for sponsorships, tables, and tickets - which ends September 30 - 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.
 

Show support, amplify your voice, and advocate for LGBTIQ human rights while looking Outright Fab with our new merch! We have something in our store for everyone. Shop now.