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What is the UN High Level Political Forum?
July 7, 2017| Contributed by Rashima Kwatra - OutRight Communications Officer
A fundamental principle of the SDGs is to “leave no one behind,” a statement that indicates the inclusion of everyone, everywhere, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. Recognizing that achieving a world free from poverty, where everyone is able to attain their fullest abilities, and where human rights and gender equality is prioritized, can only be accomplished when everyone is accounted for.
Report Addresses inclusion of LGBTI People to SDG Goal Target 3.3
July 5, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
The following is in the briefing paper. It highlights data that applies to SDG Goal Target 3.3 which states, “By 2030, end the epidemic of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases.”
Recommendations and Indicators for LGBTIQ inclusion to SDG 3
July 5, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
OutRight and MSMGF wrote a new report on the inclusion of LGBTI people to the Sustainable Development Goal #3 - Health & Well-Being.
OutRight Interviews LGBTIQ Advocates from Around the World
June 29, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
Meet three LGBTIQ advocates working on human rights in the following interviews conducted by Rashima Kwatra, OutRight's communications officer:
Forthcoming: Series on Global Marriage Equality
June 27, 2017| Contributed by Rachel Alatalo - Intern at OutRight
Marriage equality is a complex issue, with opponents and advocates across nations and political dispositions. In order to delve into the intricacies of the issue and understand it more fully, I will produce a three-part series of posts, each focusing on a particular aspect of global marriage equality. I will compare the variations of LGBTIQ human rights in countries with and without same-sex marriage or civil unions, discuss global backlash to recent gains in marriage equality, and the benefits and drawbacks of the institution of marriage itself.
SOGI Independent Expert Highlights Violence and Discrimination Based on SOGI
June 27, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
In June, Thai Human Rights expert and law Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn, the first-ever UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI IE), delivered his initial report to the 35th Session Human Rights Council in Geneva. The report was delivered in a joint session with the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Dr. Agnes Callamard directly after the formal address of the High Commissioner on Human Rights, Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein.
A Brief Perspective on The LBT Movement in China
June 27, 2017| Contributed by Jean Chong - OutRight Program Field Coordinator
Much like a butterfly effect, the activism by foreign lesbian activists during the 1995 Beijing conference brought into China concepts of ‘NGO-ization’, created learning opportunities for Chinese lesbian activists, and connected foreign lesbian activists with local lesbians. It inspired a generation of lesbians to consider strategic cooperation with the feminists working for the state apparatus and laid the groundwork for future engagements and collaborations.
OutRight Conducts LGBTIQ Advocacy Workshops with Service Providers in Philippines
June 20, 2017| Contributed by Ging Cristobal - Asia Program Coordinator
As part of an ongoing effort to address domestic and family violence experienced by LGBTIQ people in the Philippines[1], Ging Cristobal of OutRight has been working with Clara Rita A. Padilla of EnGendeRights trained Quezon City (QC) Barangay service providers LGBTI-inclusive service intervention skills to address address domestic and family violence.
LGBTIQ Rights in Southeast Asia - Where We Stand and Pathway Forward
June 20, 2017| Contributed by Rashima Kwatra - OutRight Communications Officer
Although the Southeast Asian region has made vast strides in terms of economic development, it is still, as a collective, regressive and draconian in the promotion of civil liberties. Violations against minorities by state actors are most evident in the overt discrimination and lack of legislative protections for individuals whose sexual orientations and gender identities are non-conforming.
Expert Says LGBTIQ Indonesians Conditions Are Getting Worse
June 15, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
Interview with Saskia Wieringa, expert on LGBT IQ issues in Indonesia, discusses current events. She says LGBTIQ Indonesians are “satanized and dehumanised,” and their conditions are getting worse.
SMUG v. Lively and the Disturbing Trend of US-Based Anti-LGBT Hate Groups Abroad
June 12, 2017| Contributed by Rachel Alatalo - Intern at OutRight
Last Tuesday, a Massachusetts federal court recognized American Christian extremist Scott Lively’s actions in Uganda as clear human rights abuses in the ruling on SMUG v. Lively.
Diversity in Humanity, Humanity in Diversity - The First Report of the new UN Independent Expert on SOGI issues
June 9, 2017| Contributed by Raymond A. Smith - Intern at OutRight
This article briefly explains the role of Independent Expert, the struggle to establish a mandate on SOGI issues, and the key groundwork laid by the first report.
One Year Since the Orlando Massacre
June 8, 2017| Contributed by Jessica Stern - Executive Director of OutRight
OutRight Action International honors and remembers the victims of the shooting on Latin Night at Pulse Club in Orlando one year ago. We are still deeply saddened by the loss of 49 lives and injuries to more than 50 others in the ISIS-claimed attack; an attack which was an act of hate and violence against LGBTIQ persons and our fundamental dignity.
Advocacy Week 2017 - Note - applications are closed
June 2, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
These activists are building an international LGBTIQ movement. Hear their stories.
Follow Up on LGBTIQ Crackdown in Indonesia
June 1, 2017| Contributed by MJ Moneymaker - Digital Comms Manager
On 21 May 2017 at 8PM, the city police, not Jakarta police, raided the Atlantis Gym. One hundred and forty-one men were rounded up as suspects under Jakarta’s anti-pornography laws. Since the raid, 126 of whom 3 were foreigners have been released. 10 have been charged under the anti-pornography laws of which 2 are female staff at the gym.
