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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
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.”
Highlights from the United Nations General Assembly LGBTI Core Group Event
September 21, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
On September 20th OutRight with the UN LGBTI Core Group held the 5th annual LGBTI Human Rights event at UNGA leaders weeks in UN Headquarters.
Quotes from Speakers at the LGBTI Core Group during the United Nations General Assembly
September 20, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
Jessica Stern opened the event, introducing OutRight Action International, thanking the UN LGBTI Core Group, and welcoming the high-level government speakers. Recognizing the significance of the day’s event she noted, “Today’s gathering is the largest representation of States at the highest level on LGBTI human rights at the United Nations or anywhere – ever – that I’m aware of.”
Nada Chaiyajit, Gender Activist, Advances Rights for Trans Students in Thai University
September 12, 2017| Contributed by Rashima Kwatra - OutRight Communications Officer
As a trans female student, Nada Chaiyajit, gender activists from Thailand, faced severe barriers in accessing her education, continually being banned from sitting in exams when she dressed and presented herself as a female, and facing discrimination and harassment from teachers and students. Nada eventually dropped out of school and did not pursue her Bachelor’s degree again until 2013 at the age of 33. The second time around however Nada took it upon herself to challenge her university’s regulations and succeeded.
Invitation to Civil Society Consultations on the UNDP-led LGBTI Inclusion Index
September 6, 2017| Contributed by OutRight
Introductory Webinar on the UNDP-led LGBTI Inclusion Index. Webinar will introduce the Index and outline opportunities to get involved in the consultation process to develop and refine indicators in five dimensions of LGBTI life: health, education, political & civic participation, economic well-being, and personal security & violence.
