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Content Type(s): Insight
Region(s): Global
… OutSummit 2023 Calls for Inclusion of LGBTIQ People in Democracy and Economies Submitted by outrightcomms on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:52 Global The recent OutSummit … rejection of the hate that tries to divide us. We reject the idea that human rights is a zero-sum game. We reject the belief that we cannot hope for change. We are not done." Stern's words … and sexuality, challenging the dominant narratives that seek to erase or marginalize LGBTIQ identities. Supporting Trans Leaders Leanne MacMillan from Stonewall UK emphasized the need to …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Region(s): United Nations
… Reid - who currently serves as the Director of the LGBT Rights Program at Human Rights Watch - is the third person to ever be appointed to hold the United Nations mandate dedicated to … decision: “Billions of people continue to live in societies with laws and societal attitudes that put LGBTI persons in danger,” said ILGA World, ISHR, ILGA Asia, Outright International, GIN … civil society, and political and religious authorities. At a time in which anti-rights forces are more vocal by the minute, and are increasingly targeting our communities as a part of a …
Content Type(s): Insight
Region(s): United Nations
… Meaningful Inclusion at the United Nations Submitted by outrightcomms on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 13:46 United Nations Outright … same-sex sexual acts. Only 42 protect Trans people from being fired at work just for being who they are. Shockingly, 183 United Nations Member States have no restrictions on medical … and find a way forward because people's lives are at stake here. Entering into this dialogue is my first call to action. The phrase “leave no one behind” (one of the core guiding principles …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Region(s): Kenya
… for LGBTIQ people in Kenya. We stand with NGLHRC in celebrating the Supreme Court of Kenya’s decision this week to uphold its landmark judgment of February 24, 2023, which ordered the authorities to allow NGLHRC to register as a non-governmental organization legally. This affirmation not only reinforces the Court's … space, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.” Together, we can continue to make a difference and create a more inclusive and just society for all. With heartfelt …
Content Type(s): Publication
Topic(s): Law & Policy
Region(s): Global
… case studies from Algeria, Angola, China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan and Yemen. It urges governments to repeal laws criminalizing same-sex acts between consenting adults …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Topic(s): Crackdown on Activism, Announcement
… joins and supports Ugandan advocates in commending the World Bank for its decision to suspend future loans to Uganda. The Bank’s decision comes after Ugandan advocates, as well as 170 civil society … 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 …