August 2024
Outright International Monthly NewsletterÂ
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In this edition of our newsletter, we delve into the vital intersections of identity, advocacy, and empowerment that define our mission.
From the latest commentary in our Rights in Retrograde series, covering legal developments impacting the human rights of LGBTQ individuals from April to August 2024, to key insights from the GLIDE Initiative's landscape analysis on the role of democracy in upholding LGBTIQ rights, we also offer fresh perspectives on LGBTIQ voices in European elections.
We also address the educational barriers LGBTIQ students face worldwide and highlight the significance of August’s Make-A-Will Month, guiding you on how to leave a lasting legacy. |
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This latest Rights in Retrograde series piece provides a comprehensive analysis of the global landscape, highlighting both the threats and positive advancements in the fight for LGBTQ rights. You will get a sense of the anti-LGBTQ laws and the institutionalization of queerphobic sentiments that continue to permeate much of the world. The commentary spotlights positive legal developments, demonstrating the resilience and determination of LGBTQ communities and their allies in the face of adversity. You will learn of legal developments impacting LGBTQ rights in countries including Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, China, Georgia, Ghana, Japan, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, South Korea, The Gambia, the Philippines, Uganda, and Zambia. Read the full article. |
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Outright International’s Africa Program team has launched a report on the legal and policy approaches to eradicating conversion practices in South Africa. This analysis shows conversion practices' nature, extent, and impact, providing an understanding of the legal, political, and social context. Read the full report here to learn more about this research and the strategies to end conversion practices.
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When discussing anti-LGBTIQ oppression, we often highlight raids or street violence, but the attacks run deeper. LGBTIQ individuals across the globe are being denied their fundamental right to education. Outright is dedicated to exposing the injustices our siblings face, wherever they may be, by producing authoritative international reports and supporting our global partners directly. This time, we’re addressing the systemic educational barriers and biases that marginalize LGBTIQ students. We can document and challenge these harmful laws, policies, and practices with your support. Join us in ensuring that education remains a right for all, not a privilege, by making a donation now. |
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Take a powerful step in securing the future, both yours and that of our global LGBTIQ family, by including Outright International in your estate plans this Make-A-Will Month! Legacy giving is a meaningful way to safeguard your values and support the causes closest to your heart. Discover the importance of planning for the future with Outright’s Outstanding Legacy Circle, which empowers you to support LGBTIQ equality and inclusion for generations to come. Here’s how you can make a difference for generations to come. |
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The latest edition of our 2024 Election Watch Podcast Series is turning focus on Europe. In this episode, Outright’s Whitney Pfeifer is in conversations with Mariam Kvaratskhelia, Co-Director of Tbilisi Pride in Georgia, Vlad Viski, Director of MozaiQ in Romania, and Özgür Gür, Executive Director of ÜniKuir Derneği in Turkey. Together, they explore how LGBTIQ voices can be amplified during elections in Europe. Listen in to hear their expert perspectives on ensuring that LGBTIQ individuals are represented in democratic processes. |
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Stay engaged with our upcoming events and advocacy efforts as we continue to champion LGBTIQ rights globally.
Make sure to follow us on social media for the latest news, event announcements, and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are making strides towards equality and inclusion for all.
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