Corporate Engagement

Who We Are

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.

Founded in 1990, Outright works with the United Nations, regional human rights monitoring bodies, and civil society partners to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, fill data gaps, and advocate for inclusion and equality. Since 2019, Outright has awarded nearly $8.1M in grants to over 500 organizations in 100 countries. Outright also holds consultative status at the United Nations, where it serves as the secretariat of the UN LGBTI Core Group, and has influenced approximately 26 key UN resolutions and declarations over the past decade.

Outright is also a Founding Member of the Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality, a coalition of businesses committed to leveraging their individual and collective advocacy to accelerate LGBTI equality and inclusion globally.

Future-focused companies know that the way forward in business is through shared-value creation and a strong commitment to solving for social good for the benefit of all of their stakeholders; from employees and customers to communities and shareholders.

If you are one of these companies, Outright wants to work with you.

What We Do

Our mission is to ensure human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere by amplifying, advocating, supporting and celebrating.

Around the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) and allied advocates continue to face enormous challenges and risks to their personal safety by calling out and forcing changes to laws that discriminate against them. Outright works at the international, regional, and national levels to research, document, defend and advance human rights for LGBTIQ people globally. We partner directly with human rights defenders, allies, and organizations to produce reliable data on the experiences of LGBTIQ people around the world and support research-based advocacy and capacity-building for LGBTIQ rights.

Outright prioritizes work with corporate leaders to advance LGBTIQ human rights globally.

Our partnerships align with a company’s strategic priorities, reinforcing brand trust, mitigating financial risk, and driving long-term growth. By equipping senior leaders and managers with the insights and tools to navigate a rapidly evolving marketplace, we strengthen corporate resilience and competitive advantage. Companies that authentically engage with LGBTIQ inclusion not only enhance employee retention and recruitment but also position themselves to capture emerging market opportunities and safeguard shareholder value.

78% of consumers expect businesses to help and protect the greater communities they serve in addition to protecting their employees.*

*Source: Edelman Trust Study

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Future-Proofing Business: The Competitive Advantage of LGBTIQ Engagement

Beyond the moral imperative, advancing inclusive and diverse societies promotes equality, open societies, stronger economic environments and greater opportunity for everyone.

Engaging with the LGBTIQ consumer demographic is also a strategic business decision, granting access to $1.4 trillion in spending power while strengthening brand trust and market position. Consumer loyalty is increasingly values-driven—58% of LGBTQ consumers have reduced spending at companies rolling back inclusion, while 40% of non-LGBTIQ consumers prefer brands that actively support the community.

With Gen Z identifying as LGBTIQ at three times the rate of previous generations, the market is only growing. Companies that fail to engage authentically risk financial losses, reputational damage, and decreased employee retention, while those that prioritize inclusion gain a competitive edge, drive revenue, and future-proof their business.

LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights, and human rights are a universal value.

Our four-step guide that will provide you with the content you need to make a compelling case for action so your company can increase its philanthropy for global LGBTIQ causes. By using the Guide, corporate professionals will be positioned to help build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive business environment and enable positive change for LGBTIQ communities worldwide. By supporting global LGBTIQ causes, your company can be part of historic advancements that will help shape a better future for LGBTIQ people everywhere.

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When we look back on this time in our history, we will be measured by our capacity for kindness and compassion and our ability to mobilize collectively – we will be remembered for the actions we take.

In carrying out our mission, Outright engages with a wide array of corporate partners from diverse industries to advance our work, opening up companies to an ever-growing population of LGBTIQ stakeholders and improving our global communities every step along the way.

Outright understands the inherent value of creating strategic partnerships with like-minded companies. Collaboration strengthens Outright and our partners, providing unique opportunities to link social impact with positive outcomes for business.

Outright Teams Up With Companies In A Variety Of Ways.

Outright’s value proposition can include one or a combination of the following:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Curated workplace events help your employees expand their knowledge of LGBTIQ human rights and strengthen their capacity to apply a global-local lens in defining goals and decision-making.
ADVISORY SERVICES: We provide strategic consultations that include project, country, or regional-based analysis, network building, and meeting preparation.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERING: VIP invitations for your ERG members, leadership, and employees to observe insider events, programs and conferences. We work with you to customize virtual programs for a strong corporate volunteer experience.
ACCESS TO DATA AND RESEARCH: Be among the first to access Outright’s quarterly corporate partner webinar series, global report launches, and news releases.
BRAND VISIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY IMMERSION: Through event sponsorship and campaigns, amplify your values and meaningfully connect your employees and consumers to a cause and community they care about.

By Collaborating With Outright

Benefits to Outright’s corporate partners can include:

Gaining access to data, knowledge, and networks to inform strategy and business decisions.
Gaining an advantage over competitors by leading on best practices.
Improving risk management with regard to the material risk of doing business in hostile environments.
Protecting the image and reputation of your company against the perception of insufficient action.
Propelling innovation by exploring solutions, including collectively with other businesses, which positions your company to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Enhancing employee advocacy and talent recruitment.
Advancing financial performance – an authentic commitment to inclusion delivers a clear ROI, while longer-term, combating discrimination opens markets.
Empowering employees to make a social impact by building their capacity to apply a global-local lens in defining goals and decision-making.
Generating customer loyalty, as consumers care and want to do business with companies that demonstrably share their values.

The corporate sector has played an important role in the progress of LGBTIQ rights for several decades. Companies realize that, beyond the imperative to support human rights, it is smart business to promote and advance inclusive societies.
Maria Sjödin Executive Director / Outright International

Collaboration

Partnership packages range from USD $5,000 to $250,000+. For more information, examples, and to discuss how your company can partner with Outright, please contact:

Elise Colomer-Cheadle
Director of Development
T +1 917-225-1288

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