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Joint civil society letter to the Ethiopian Government on recent arrests of journalists and human rights defenders
March 27, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
In a letter to the Ethiopian Prime Minister-designate, a coalition of 40 civil society organisations express their concern regarding the recent arrests of journalists and human rights defenders
Sara Ramirez, Lori McCreary and Jessica Stern Discuss Responsible Storytelling
March 13, 2018| Contributed by Mikelle Benfield - OutRight Communications Intern
This week, OutRight Action International’s Executive Director, Jessica Stern, took part on a panel at the BUILD Series Studio with TV series Madam Secretary’s Sara Ramirez and Lori McCreary.
OutRight Events at CSW62
March 6, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
Advocating for the rights of women everywhere is inclusive within OutRight’s overall mission to further human rights and opportunities for LGBTIQ people. The month of March, however, allows the aims of OutRight and many others to pay special focus on the empowerment of all women. This comes with the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th and the 62nd session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) March 12-23.
Intersectional Women's Day 2018
March 6, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
The path towards achieving gender equality and the protection of human rights for all people, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity, is long and difficult. While we have made enormous gains in the past decade, a rise of opposition globally stands to stem progress.
Film as Activism? Impact Beyond the Oscars
March 1, 2018| Contributed by Mikelle Benfield - OutRight Communications Intern
“A film alone cannot change the world, it has to be seen, heard, and felt.” - Susan Sarandon
The same statement can be applied to activism, where efforts to bring about social change need to be seen, heard, and felt in order to change the world. Is it possible that film and activism can work together, where advocacy for social change is done through the medium of film? And if so, how can we make sure these films get seen, heard, and felt?
OutRight Signs On With 170 Other Organizations Condemning Recent US State Department Directive
February 28, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
OutRight with one hundred and seventy other organizations signed on to a community letter to Secretary of State Tillerson in response to the media reports detailing the United States State Department plans to eliminate content from the 2018 Human Rights Report on women’s and LGBTQ people’s rights. The letter has been shared with the State Department and many offices on the Hill, who are also quite galvanized by this issue. Politico reported:
Pride House and Visibility of LGBTIQ Athletes at the Olympics
February 22, 2018| Contributed by Mikelle Benfield - OutRight Communications Intern
It’s safe to say that Sochi’s Olympic Village was not a LGBTIQ-friendly community, especially if you compare it to this year's PyeongChang’s Olympic Village
OutRight Now: #DontBoycottBermuda
February 16, 2018| Contributed by OutRight
Last week, Bermuda became first in the world to legalize and then revoke same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples no longer have equal rights to marry and are only able to access a civil union.
Love, Peace, Pride, and Kindness - Valentine's Day
February 13, 2018| Contributed by Mikelle Benfield - OutRight Communications Intern
Recent Oscar awards shows have been a platform for the LGBTIQ community, from Boys Don’t Cry to last year’s best picture winner Moonlight. To prepare for this year’s upcoming ceremony, get in the mood with these five Valentine’s Day-inspired films that explore the complicated nature of love.
"We Are Here" is a Love Letter from Our Past
February 12, 2018| Contributed by Mikelle Benfield - OutRight Communications Intern
As a compilation of photographs, video, and interviews, “We Are Here” melds together a historic account of the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and its long-term effects on the LGBTIQ and lesbian human rights movements.
Indonesia: Intensifying Crackdown on LGBTIQ Human Rights
February 12, 2018| Contributed by Paul Jansen - OutRight's Senior Advisor Global Advocacy
The Anti-Pornography Law is the major legislation criminalizing LGBTIQ people in Indonesia and is being used to charge everyone; not a sodomy law or ban on gay sex.
Meet OutRight's 2018 Religion Fellows
February 1, 2018| Contributed by OutRight UN Program
OutRight is excited to announce that we have recruited three activists to engage in our new, year-long, immersive Religion Fellowship Program, out of the over 560 applications received. The Fellowship has been made possible by support from the Global Faith and Equality Fund of the Horizons Foundation and is aimed to defend LGBTI people from the impact of religiously motivated violence and discrimination.
Meet the Host of India's Mainstream Media LGBTIQ Radio Show
January 26, 2018| Contributed by Holly Wang - OutRight Program and Comms Intern
“In India, same-sex marriage is not illegal, nor legal,” Harish Iyer--“perhaps India’s most outspoken gay rights activist”, as LA times claims--concluded when asked about India’s LGBTQ situation.
Sri Lankan Psychology Education Lacks Information on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
January 24, 2018| Contributed by Holly Wang - OutRight Program and Comms Intern
Although Sri Lanka elected the first female prime minister in the modern world in 1960, Sri Lankan women, including lesbians, bisexual women, and trans persons (LBT) have been facing unequal treatment on a daily basis – including gender-based violence (GBV).
Remembering Samoan Fa'afafine Activist To'oto'oali'i Roger Stanley
January 23, 2018| Contributed by
OutRight Action International is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of beloved Samoan fa'afafine activist To’oto’oali’i Roger Stanley. Roger was a fierce leader of fa'afafine rights in the Pacific and around the world. She was courageous and dedicated to making the world a better place for LGBTIQ people everywhere. Roger will be missed but her legacy will continue.