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Dear John,
Did you hear the latest good news out of the Caribbean? On July 29, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down the ban on consensual same-sex intimacy between adults in Saint Lucia! At Outright we are celebrating with our friends at ECADE who have been leading the fight.
July also brought some new perspectives on what giving can mean for our global fight, a new interactive map to explore Prides Around the World and you can also get involved with Outright Proud and show your support for LGBTIQ human rights.
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** First Look: Explore Our 2024 Pride Around the World Map
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In conjunction with the release of our latest report, âShow Up With No Shame:â Pride Around the World in 2024 ([link removed]) , we are happy to share our latest interactive map. This map provides a deeper look into the global state of Pride events around the world, including at least 100 UN member states where Pride and other LGBTIQ visibility events were held in 2024. Learn more about these events and explore themes such as the inclusion of intersex people, pride and political solidarity, and migrants and refugees at Pride.
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** While States Crack Down, Courts Affirm That We Exist. Rights in Retrograde, vol. 6
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In a year marked by escalating crackdowns on LGBTIQ lives, courts in countries from Nepal to Brazil have emerged as powerful counterforcesâaffirming that our rights, our visibility, and our very existence matter. The latest Rights in Retrograde ([link removed]) spotlights how judges are pushing back against repressive laws, advancing equality even as governments roll it back. These rulings are a lifelineâand a reminder that legal systems, when mobilized, can be tools of resistance and hope. Read how justice is being defended, one courtroom at a time.
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** Investing in LGBTIQ Causes is For Everyone
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Ensuring the safety, dignity, and human rights of our global LGBTIQ communities requires the work of many. From outlining how every issue is an LGBTIQ issue to showcasing how beneficial it is for communities worldwide, Director of Leadership Giving Katie Hulquist explores why giving is imperative for every member of our community.
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** Historic Court Decision Strikes Down St. âŻLuciaâs Colonial-Era Buggery Law
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With over 60 countries that still criminalize same-sex relations, every country that gets rid of colonial-era bans on same-sex intimacy counts. The latest country to decriminalize is Saint Lucia where the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday that declared sections 132 and 133 of St. Luciaâs Criminal Code unconstitutional. Executive Director of Outright International Maria Sjodin and Executive Director of ECADE Kenita Placide shared their insights on the ruling.
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** Show the World Youâre Outright Proud
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Pride season is all year round, and weâre still Outright Proud! We wonât stop showing up in our communities and continuing the fight for visibility, safety, and dignity of LGBTIQ people worldwide, and neither should you. Take action for LGBTIQ human rights today by making a gift, starting a fundraiser, or spreading the word. Letâs show the world that we are truly Stronger Together.
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Stay connected with us as we continue to amplify LGBTIQ voices, push for lasting policy change, and build a future where every person can live with pride, safety, and dignityâevery day of the year.
In solidarity,
Outright International
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