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OutRight TV: I Ran Out of Conditioner So I Shaved My Head
April 21, 2020| Contributed by Em Rubey - Executive Assistant at OutRight

Em Rubey speaks to Bella Fitzpatrick in Ireland about the difference between working from home and staying at home and trying to work during a pandemic, about Hugo the dog being Bella's saviour during this time, getting kinda sick of banana bread, and people aching to show kindness.
LBTI Caucus Manifesto on the Generation Equality Action Coalitions
April 20, 2020| Contributed by OutRight UN Program

The Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex (LBTI) Caucus is an informal coalition of over 300 representatives from every region of the world working to advance gender equality internationally, regionally, nationally, and locally.
OutRight TV: A Social Butterfly In Social Isolation
April 20, 2020| Contributed by Luiza Veado - OutRight UN Program Officer

UN Program Officer Luiza Drummon Veado talks to Tushar Malik from India, who now lives in Amsterdam, about the lack of infrastructure and systems for lockdown in India, practicing self-care, Tushar's Facebook cooking show and new plant babies, and an extrovert's need for human connection.
OutRight TV: Everyone is part of the introvert crew now!
April 17, 2020| Contributed by Luiza Veado - OutRight UN Program Officer

In this episode UN Program Officer Luiza Drummond Veado speaks to Ibrahim Abdella from Egypt about the craziness of living in London, how everyone is now sharing his introvert lifestyle, and reflects on just how broken the system is.
OutRight TV: Quarantine Sock Puppets
April 16, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

Arabic Media Coordinator Nazeeha Saeed speaks to Maya in Toronto Canada about making sock puppets, uncertainty and anxiety, worries about a growing police state, and so many Lebanese drag queens on Instagram.
OutRight TV: A New Business As Usual
April 15, 2020| Contributed by Katherine Martin - OutRight Communications Intern

Kate Martin speaks to UN Program Intern Sonya Cotton about the various places she has lived, about not being able to enjoy New York while living in it, and how her future plans and hopes have changed in light of the pandemic.
OutRight COVID Webinar Series
April 14, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

Starting this Thursday OutRight will host a COVID-19 webinar series with staff, panelists, and partners from around the world.
OutRight TV: “You may call me Roxxy, a.k.a. Roxxy Ramsay”
April 14, 2020| Contributed by Yvonne Wamari - OutRight Africa Program Officer

Yvonne Wamari, Africa Program officer, speaks to Roselyn Odoyo, a.k.a Roxxy, in Kenya, about good intentions not being reflected in the enforcement actions of police, about forced isolation making her want to do things she would never have considered before, and channeling Gordon Ramsay while live-streaming her cooking adventures on Instagram.
LGBT activists are the unsung heroes on the frontlines of China’s fight against COVID-19 - Part 2
April 13, 2020| Contributed by Jean Chong - OutRight Program Field Coordinator

On the morning of January 25, LGBT activists from the Beijing LGBT Center, the Changsha marriage equality campaign, the r&B bisexual group, and the Guangzhou LGBTI Rights Advocacy China, among others, gathered in chat groups to discuss the unfolding crisis.
LGBT activists are the unsung heroes on the frontlines of China’s fight against COVID-19 - Part 1
April 13, 2020| Contributed by Jean Chong - OutRight Program Field Coordinator

The Wuhan LGBT Center sprang into action. 22 volunteers came forward to run different teams with jobs such as taking calls, collecting medicine, and delivering the medicine.
OutRight TV: #2020iscancelled
April 13, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

Development Associate Cäcille Ealy speaks to UN Program Officer Luiza Veado about 2020 being cancelled, ridiculous politicians, and reality tv.
OutRight TV: Of Tomatoes, Meal Plans and Musical Interludes
April 10, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

Caribbean Researcher Kennedy Carillo interviews her wife Kiki Carillo - and her artistic alter ego Franchesca “Ke Riiiiiiico Papi” - about being the captain of the home ship, looking for unripe tomatoes, rationing, and virtual music gigs as an outlet, a source of information and education.
OutRight TV: Stuck in the Netherlands
April 9, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

Arabic Media Coordinator Nazeeha Saeed speaks to Ayouba El Hamri about being stuck, about how everything is changing, and learning to be a video chat lover!
Applications Are Closed For The COVID-19 LGBTIQ Emergency Response Fund
April 8, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

To be eligible for a grant, organizations must work directly with and for LGBTIQ people (including MSM groups, trans groups, LBQ groups, and intersex groups), and be based outside the USA, Canada, the European Economic Area, the UK, Switzerland, Australia or New Zealand.
OutRight TV: New Realities, New Challenges, New Appreciation
April 8, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

UN Program Officer Sahar Moazami catches up with Subha Wijesiriwardena in Colombo, Sri Lanka about the importance of a strong health care system, missed opportunities, and a new appreciation for connecting with one's community.