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Religious Freedom at the United Nations
November 16, 2017| Contributed by OutRight UN Program
Some UN member countries claim a right to discriminate towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people based on religious objections. This type of discrimination includes everything from so called ‘conversion’ therapy, refusal to teach anti-bullying programs in schools, to the death penalty and corporal punishment for perceived or actual differences in sexual orientation or gender identity.
Anjelika Carrillo is a Lesbian Woman Engaged in HIV Work in Belize
November 16, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
OutRight interviews Martha on what lead her to become an advocate for LGBTIQ rights and her current work in the Caribbean.
Meet LGBTIQ International Advocacy Officer Nikki Brörmann of COC Netherlands
November 14, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
OutRight interviewed Nikki Brörmann of the COC Netherlands. She took time out of her busy schedule to discuss with OutRight how she started as an LGBTI OutRight rights advocate, politics, attending advocacy week and more.
Event Recap: Prosecuting ISIS Crimes Against women and LGBTI Persons
November 10, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
On Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 OutRight Action International in collaboration with CUNY Law School, the Sorensen Center, Iraqueer, Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), Women’s International league for Peace and Freedom, and Madre, hosted an event with the honourable Fatou Bensouda, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
The First Interactive Dialogue of the IE SOGI at the UNGA
November 1, 2017| Contributed by OutRight UN Program
On 27th October 2017, Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn, the United Nations (UN) Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, presented his first report to the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. Despite rumoured threats of a mass walk out, a significant number of African States and members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) were notably in the room.
The Olympic Spirit
October 30, 2017| Contributed by OutRight UN Program
Right now at the United Nations Russia and Egypt are secretly trying to remove all reference to Principle 6 of the Olympic Charter from the Global Olympic Truce that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation at the Olympic Games.
Before every Olympic Games an international peace agreement is negotiated at the United Nations. The truce protects peace, safety and security for Athletes and their supporters. Sign this petition to United Nations countries to support the inclusion of Principle 6.
Intersex Awareness Day 2018
October 26, 2017| Contributed by Abe Selby - Communications Intern for OutRight
OutRight shares some resources from leading intersex authorities like InterACT, OII and The Intersex Day Project, to help raise awareness about the lives, stories, and human rights of Intersex people.
Moving Towards a More Inclusive Police Force in the Philippines
October 24, 2017| Contributed by Kristian Geonanga - Asia and the Pacific Program Intern for OutRight
Quezon, Philippines--Following last September’s round table discussions, between Filipino LGBTIQ groups, local officials, and United States Police Chief of Special Liaison Branch, Lt. Brett Parson, OutRight remains optimistic that Filipino law enforcement will grow to reflect the needs of LGBTIQ citizens.
The Shrinking Space for Civil Society at the United Nations
October 20, 2017| Contributed by Rashima Kwatra - OutRight Communications Officer
Like all NGOs, OutRight’s interventions at the General Assembly depend on civil society access to the UN. This entails physical access into United Nations (UN) buildings to engage with the various human rights mechanisms of the UN, including the UN Economic and Social Council, and even to special debates organized by the President of the General Assembly. OutRight utilizes its UN ECOSOC status every day to advocate for the protection and promotion of the human rights of LGBTI people within the UN system.
Strengthening LGBTIQ Advocacy Across the Caribbean
October 16, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
OutRight is excited to report back to you after a few days in St. Lucia where over 50 lesbian, bisexual, and trans (LBT) activists and allies gathered at the 5th annual Caribbean Women and Sexual Diversity Conference.
What does "Sovereignty" at the United Nations really mean today?
October 12, 2017| Contributed by OutRight UN Program
On September 19, 2017, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly where he highlighted sovereignty as the guiding principle of international relations.
Issues Impacting the Trans Community in the Asia Pacific
October 6, 2017| Contributed by Rashima Kwatra - OutRight Communications Officer
OutRight Action International Comments on US Position on the Death Penalty and Impact on LGBTIQ People
October 5, 2017| Contributed by
Last week the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution titled, “Question of the Death Penalty” which welcomes that many States are applying a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
Cross Post: Statement About LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Egypt
October 3, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
Transphobic Reporting in the Media - A Singaporean Case Study
September 28, 2017| Contributed by Abe Selby - Intern at OutRight
Things weren’t expected to go awry when Fadli and Fifi climbed into a taxi bound for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall. It never occurred to them that later that same day they would be sitting in a jail cell, unaware of their “crimes.”
