About Us
Our Story
Outright International works together for better LGBTIQ lives.
Outright is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, document and amplify human rights violations against LGBTIQ people, and advocate for inclusion and equality.
We Amplify
We see the world and are a global witness to the struggles and successes of our communities, documenting the lived realities and producing groundbreaking research. We work in partnership and ensure LGBTIQ voices are heard.
We Support
We connect activists to a growing and powerful global movement. We support activism through Strategic advice, Training, Funding, Networking, and Crisis Response.
We Advocate
We support innovative advocacy and use our collective might to carry the voices of activists to advance equality and end violence and discrimination. We drive change, power, and meaningful progress across governments, institutions, businesses, and communities.
We Celebrate
Love. Diverse identities. Expression. Progress and wins. Change.
Dedicated to the LGBTIQ human rights movement
Outright International was founded in 1990 by activist Julie Dorf, with considerable involvement from other activists, like Russian author, journalist and activist Masha Gessen. Initially called the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, the organization aimed to eradicate the persecution, inequality and violence lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people face around the world. Through the years, the geographic focus of the organization shifted to working to promote the human rights of LGBTIQ people worldwide.
Our Journey to Make An Impact
Your support makes change possible.
When you support our research, you support a growing global movement and celebrate LGBTIQ lives everywhere.
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