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Statement by the Sri Lankan LGBTQI+ community and allies on President Sirisena’s homophobic comments at a public rally
November 9, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
President Sirisena ousted the country's elected Prime Minister (Mr. Wickremesinghe) and replaced him with Mr. Rajapaksa who was the previous President and has a long horrible track record of human rights violations. What's happened is illegal and unconstitutional. It has significant implications for all human rights, including of LGBT communities in Sri Lanka.
Women Peace and Security Week Primer
November 8, 2018| Contributed by Norma Jean Park - UN Program Intern
A short primer to help activists working on Women Peace and Security Week to make the most of your experience. Women Peace and Security (WPS) Week is an annual series of events that take place in NYC to celebrate the anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 on WPS (UNSCR 1325) which was adopted on 31 October 2000.
Statement of Solidarity with LGBTIQ People in Tanzania
November 7, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
OutRight signs on in solidarity to response statement from African activists on events in Tanzania. On October 29, 2018, the Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Paul Makonda announced plans to form a task force to identify and arrest LGBTIQ people in the country and the public was urged to report anyone they suspect to be LGBTIQ.
Applications Are Closed For The OutRight Religion Fellowship Program 2019
October 30, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
Apply to @OutRightIntl's United Nations Fellowship where you will work to defend #LGBTI people from the impact of religiously motivated violence & discrimination in the African, Caribbean and Latin American regions.
When Governments Ban Life-Saving Resources, Who Is The Criminal?
October 27, 2018| Contributed by Nicholas Zeitlinger - OutRight Intern
Activists, UN human rights officials, and representatives explored the issue of state criminalization and stigmatization which deprives women, girls and LGBTI people of life-saving resources in a High Level Panel event at the UN on October 23.
What You Can Do To Be An Ally For Trans Rights In The United States
October 23, 2018| Contributed by Nicholas Zeitlinger - OutRight Intern
Transgender rights are under attack and here’s what you can do today to be an ally for the transgender community.
Seven New Board Members Bring Experience and Insight to OutRight Action International
October 17, 2018| Contributed by Nicholas Zeitlinger - OutRight Intern
OutRight Action International has welcomed seven new members to its board of directors since July 2018: Saad Bounjoua, Fabrice Houdart, L. Camille Massey, Jenny Pizer, Russell Roybal, Suzanne Rotondo, and Suki Sandhu.
Successful Organizing In The Face of Attack: A Personal Account From The NEDWA Conference
October 4, 2018| Contributed by Jessica Stern - Executive Director of OutRight
On Saturday, I walked into a sunny courtyard ringed by a yellow awning, the site of NEDWA, the annual conference organized by the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE), and wondered if I’d stumbled into heaven. There were eighty LGBTIQ+ activists at this hotel just outside of Beirut, gesticulating emphatically, draped in political slogans, and wearing their queer best.
Highlights from Thomson Reuter Foundation Launch of Openly- Platform for Impartial LGBT+ News
October 2, 2018| Contributed by Kaitlin Abrams - OutRight Intern
Activists and journalists from around the world gathered to celebrate the launch of Openly, a digital platform for impartial, global, LGBT+ news, an extension of Thomson Reuter Foundation.
Religion Fellow, Neish McLean, Share Their Experience At CSW 2018
September 28, 2018| Contributed by Neish McLean - Caribbean Program Officer
As an OutRight Action International Religion Fellow, I had the opportunity to participate in various advocacy events in and around UN spaces over the past eight months.
Highlights From Historic LGBTI United Nations General Assembly Side Event
September 28, 2018| Contributed by Nicholas Zeitlinger - OutRight Intern
OutRight and the UN LGBTI Core Group hosted a historic 6th annual LGBTI Human Rights event On September 26th at UNGA Leaders’ Week in the UN Headquarters.
Everything You need To Know About LGBTI Advocacy At The 2018 UNGA
September 20, 2018| Contributed by OutRight UN Program
Everything You need To Know About LGBTI Advocacy At The 2018 UNGA - The UNGA is responsible for electing the members of its subsidiary bodies and principal organs (including the Human Rights Council), appointing the UN Secretary General upon recommendation from the Security Council, considering reports from other organs and experts from within the UN, assessing the financial status of UN member States, and approving the UN budget.
Celebrating the Repeal of 377 in India – and Reflecting on What Is Next
September 13, 2018| Contributed by Nicholas Zeitlinger - OutRight Intern
At the beginning of 2018, more than 3 billion people lived under the cloud of colonial-era anti-LGBTIQ statutes prohibiting and penalizing ‘gay sex’ all around the world.
With the decriminalization of homosexuality for 1.3 billion people in India through a landmark decision by the Indian Supreme Court, a massive victory was won.
Why The Pink Dot And LGBTIQ Movement in Singapore is Ready
August 1, 2018| Contributed by Paul Jerusalem - Outright Intern
This year, Singapore’s Pink Dot movement celebrated its 10th year, celebrating the freedom to love for all people including people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. Among LGBTIQ celebrations worldwide, Singapore presents a bundle of contradictions to the external observer, with inclusivity being celebrated while foreigners are kept out of the festivities.
Negotiating the 2018 Ministerial Declaration
July 25, 2018| Contributed by Heather Regen - UN Program Intern
This July, as Croatia scored two goals and knocked England out of the World Cup, cheers from the game echoed into meeting rooms throughout the United Nations. While some diplomats watched the match, others focused on a different kind of goal. UN Member States, civil society organizations, and UN entities had gathered for the High Level Political Forum (HLPF).
