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OutRight TV: On Pride and Partnership in Latvia
August 6, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV Senior Communications Manager Daina Ruduša speaks to her friend, and long-time LGBTIQ and human rights activist Kaspars Zālītis in Riga, Latvia. They talk about how far Latvia has come, about the drastic contrast between societal acceptance and political will, of the concerning development of a local nationalist politician being inspired by "LGBT Free Zones" in Poland, and just maybe, the hopeful possibility of partnership legislation on the horizon.
The Women, Peace and Security Agenda and its Implications for LGBTIQ People
August 4, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda needs to address a more inclusive and equitable peace for people of all genders, sexual orientations, and gender expressions. Some organizations, including OutRight Action International, have been advocating for an LGBTIQ-inclusive understanding of the WPS agenda. This is why OutRight created a document that provides more information about how you can get involved in this effort at the UN level.
OutRight TV: Productivity Versus Burnout
August 3, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, Luiza Veado, OutRight's UN Program Officer interviews Gabriel Alves de Faria, a human rights activist and lawyer from Brazil, living in Brussels, Belgium. Together they talk about the constant productivity that comes with being an activist and what it's like stepping back from work and focusing on family life.
OutRight TV: None of Us Are Just One Thing
July 31, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, UN Program Officer Luiza Veado interviews Amanda McRae, Director of UN Advocacy at Women Enabled International. Luiza and Amanda discuss WEI's work at the intersection of disability and gender, the similarities in discrimination during the COVID-19 response, and how organizations can be more intersectional.
OutRight TV: Getting food on the table
July 27, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, OutRight Program Officer Yvonne Wamari interviews Salome Nduta, a human rights defender from Nairobi, Kenya. They discuss the increased vulnerabilities marginalized groups are facing during COVID-19, including getting food on the table.
OutRight TV: Being Trans in Kuwait
July 23, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, Arabic Media Coordinator Nazeeha Saeed speaks to Kuwait natives Nour and Yousef, a transgender woman and a transgender man. Staying anonymous due to safety reasons, the two talk to Nazeeha about violence, discrimination, and everyday struggles they face as a result of being trans and unaccepted in society.
Responding to a Crisis. Insights from OutRight's COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund
July 17, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In April 202 OutRight launched the COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund. The Fund supports LGBTIQ organizations on the front lines helping LGBTIQ people who have not only been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures, but also too often excluded from relief efforts due to binary gendered approaches, non-inclusive definitions of “family,” or homophobic or transphobic relief workers.
I Didn't Like Girls
July 17, 2020| Contributed by Cäcille Ealy - OutRight Development Associate

I didn’t like girls. This mindset has, of course, adapted a little since I was 4, but I just liked boys better. Kickball, soccer, video games - those were my JAM. Still are to an extent. And though I may have enjoyed the occasional game of “house,” after 10 minutes of playing "mother," I wanted to get back to my boys. ...Wait, mother?? Growing up, I always knew I was different. Being the product of a Black father and a White mother had an influence on that frame of mind, but to me, it went beyond what my white peers referred to as my “exotic” looks. I am a transwoman. Coming to that conclusion – as you can imagine – was a life-long journey.
Survival strategies of homosexual and bisexual women and transgender persons in the North Caucasus
July 16, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

The following report presents the findings of a qualitative study conducted by activists of the Queer Women of North Caucasus Support Group Initiative. The findings describe survival strategies for homosexual, bisexual women and transgender persons in a sexually repressive culture. The study required the observance of safety rules and confidentiality for both respondents and some of the.
OutRight TV: Utilizing the Internet During a Pandemic
July 14, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, UN Program Officer Luiza Veado speaks to Roberto Cuerto, founder of Somoskuir, a digital platform for queer people and stories. Roberto discusses how COVID-19 and it's consequential online events have expanded accessibility for those with access to the internet and encourages people to widen their digital circles and use their platforms to share their lived experiences.
OutRight TV: The American Fashion Industry as a Gay Black Immigrant
July 10, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, OutRight Regional Sexual and Development expert Kennedy Carrillo speaks with fashion designer Eddy Middleton. Eddy talks about the transition from growing up in Belize to studying and working in New York City and the additional challenges that being gay and black bring to navigating the fashion industry in America.
OutRight TV: I Am Samuel Producer Toni Kamau
July 8, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, Africa Program Officer Yvonne Wamari talks to Kenyan Producer Toni Kamau. Toni, producer of the HRW film festival film I Am Samuel, talks about what it means for the film to be released during Pride month and COVID-19 and how she hopes people around the world use their privilege to uplift quieted voices.
OutRight TV: Alan Cumming Talks TERFs
July 7, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV, Executive Director Jessica Stern talks to actor, singer, and activist Alan Cumming. Jessica and Alan talk about TERFs in the LGBTIQ and feminist movements, the impact of J. K. Rowling's words on the safety of transgender lives, and Alan's history with forestry.
OutRight TV: #LoveWins in Montenegro
July 3, 2020| Contributed by OutRight Action International

In this episode of OutRight TV Senior Communications Manager Daina Ruduša talks to Danijel Kalezić, Executive Director of Queer Montenegro, the first LGBTIQ organization in Montenegro. The conversation happens two days after a historic moment - the Montenegrin parliament has just passed partnership legislation for same-sex couples! Danijel talks about his emotions at the end of this very long journey, what it took to get here, the fact that #LoveisLove and #LoveWins.
Parliament of Montenegro Passes Partnership Legislation
July 1, 2020| Contributed by Daina Ruduša - OutRight Sr Communications Manager

On Wednesday, 1 July, 2020, the parliament of Montenegro passed the Law on Registered Partnership of Same Sex Persons, making Montenegro the first of the EU accession countries to recognize partners of the same sex. The law was passed with 46 votes in favor, and only 5 against, after being rejected by parliament in July of 2019.