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Every day, around the world, LGBTIQ people resist erasure, violence, and inequality. This April, Outright International is proud to rise with them—amplifying voices, launching critical resources, and pushing for justice where it’s needed most.
From celebrating the resilience of LBQ women during Lesbian Visibility Week to exposing the global surge of anti-LGBTIQ laws, we’re taking action—and inviting you to unite with us.
Read on. Share widely. Take action. |
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“Love Makes a Family”: A Blueprint for Legal Equality |
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Our new ebook, Love Makes a Family: A Guide to Legal Recognition and Equality, brings you powerful stories of LGBTIQ families fighting for recognition— and winning. This new resource explores impactful stories, historic victories, and what full legal recognition for diverse families could and should look like. (20 min read) |
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Lesbian Visibility Week: Resilience in the Shadows |
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Lesbians are in every community, every profession, and every movement—building, leading, and shaping change. Yet for many lesbian, bisexual, and queer women, visibility is not a choice but a risk. As Noor Sultan writes in her powerful reflection, some LBQ women are leaning into a different kind of visibility: not one that asks to be seen by everyone, but an imperative that insists we see each other. (5 min read) |
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Thirty years after lesbians first demanded visibility at the United Nations, Outright returned to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) with a Lesbian* Tent Demonstration—reclaiming space, amplifying voices, and refusing to be sidelined. (2 min watch) |
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Global Surge of Anti-LGBTIQ Laws: Tracking “Gender Panic” in Over 10 Countries |
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Across the globe, a wave of anti-LGBTIQ laws is being used to erase, silence, and control. Outright’s latest Rights in Retrograde commentary tracks this growing “gender panic”—from copycat laws in Latin America to rollbacks in Europe and the U.S.—and highlights where legal resistance is holding firm. (4 min read) |
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Breaking Barriers: Why LGBTIQ Economic Inclusion Benefits Everyone |
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Why is economic inclusion still out of reach for so many LGBTIQ people around the globe? Discover the factors contributing to the ongoing discrimination and how countries around the world are leveraging private-sector partnerships, encouraging businesses to facilitate change, and setting standards for inclusive workplaces. (8 min read) |
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New Resource: Guide to the World Bank for LGBTIQ Advocates |
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The World Bank is one of the most influential global institutions financing development in over 100 countries. Are you looking to advocate for economic inclusion for LGBTIQ people at a global level? Learn how to engage with the World Bank to advance LGBTIQ inclusion with Outright International’s easy-to-follow guide. This resource breaks down how the Bank operates, how to navigate its policies, and how to advocate for inclusive government programs. (29 min read) |
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Legislating Against Conversion Practices: A Practical Roadmap |
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Outright is proud to launch our guide, Legislating Against Conversion Practices. Grounded in lived experiences and drawing from global best practices, legislator testimonies, and legal analysis, this new publication offers actionable recommendations for drafting and advancing legislation to eradicate conversion practices. It emphasizes a survivor-centered and prevention-focused approach, urging stakeholders to prioritize dignity and inclusion. (27 min read) |
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Countdown to Join Celebration of Courage - Get Your Seat at the Table! |
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On June 2 at Pier Sixty NYC, Outright commemorates 35 years of global impact with our Celebration of Courage awards and gala. Don’t miss a night of solidarity, storytelling, and changemaking—hosted by Emmy-winner Karamo. Honoring Gender DynamiX, champions for trans communities in Southern Africa. Highlighting the impact of Deutsche Bank's global allyship. Gathering hundreds of activists, philanthropists, allies, creators, and dreamers.
Expect powerful messages, inspiring stories, and a room buzzing with changemakers. Together, we’ll honor 35 years of Outright’s global impact, fuel the fight for equality, and turn solidarity into action. |
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Your voice fuels this movement.
In a world trying to silence us, we get louder. In a world trying to erase us, we build stronger. Every act of solidarity—every click, share, and gift—keeps our fight alive.
Outright International fights for LGBTIQ human rights everywhere, every day. Stand with us. Power this movement. |
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Thank you for being part of this fight. Together, we are not only resisting—we are reimagining a world where dignity, justice, and equality are non-negotiable.
In solidarity,
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