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Content Type(s): Insight
Region(s): Global
… Legon campus outside Accra, a group of fellow students assaulted and stripped the young man naked. They subjected him to a traumatic experience, labeling him as gay while wielding sticks. The victim, visibly traumatized, had to walk naked on campus, with bystanders from their hostels watching and questioning the unfolding …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Topic(s): Announcement, Human Rights
Region(s): United States
… and safeguard the hard-won achievements of LGBTIQ communities. We stress the importance of a unified resolve to counter these threats with strength and determination. According to …
Content Type(s): Insight
Topic(s): Human Rights
… say one of the marks of an optimist is that you plant a seed when you know you’re never going to get to see the full tree.” –Jeff Natter, Outright International board member and legacy donor. … time to reflect on the impact you want to leave behind. It is a chance to think about how you can support causes like Outright International, which works tirelessly to protect and … about their legacy. For more information on how to join the Outstanding Legacy Circle , please contact Outright International’s Donor Concierge Team at +1 (212) 430-6057 or email us with the …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Topic(s): Torture, Violence and Abuse
Region(s): Afghanistan
… Outright International Publishes Report on the Taliban’s Persecution of LGBTIQ Afghans Submitted by outrightcomms on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 14:16 New York, New York - … first-hand accounts from 22 LGBTIQ Afghans who were interviewed between September and October of last year. Participants shared stories of beatings, sexual assault, or threats because of their sexual orientation, gender …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Topic(s): Announcement
Region(s): Global
… for Global Equality, a five-year program to strengthen the resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) global movements. The program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Oak Foundation, … for Global Equality comes at a time when backlash against our communities around the globe is growing,” noted Maria Sjödin, Executive Director of Outright International. “It is critical …
Content Type(s): Press Release
Topic(s): Crackdown on Activism, Announcement, GLIDE Initiative
Region(s): Global
Content Type(s): Insight
Topic(s): Crackdown on Activism
Region(s): Burundi
… Outright International. Activists in that country often advance their work anonymously because of the dangers that come with being a visible member of the queer community. Many have fled the country and found refuge in countries that are less … to build meaningful alliances starting in their own communities and homes, to call upon their resilience and to keep advocating for inclusive societies. When asked what different …
Content Type(s): Insight
Region(s): United Nations, Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya, Tanzania
… African Services Committee, recently co-hosted a groundbreaking event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. With the theme of "Accelerating Civil Society Responses to LGBTIQ Human Rights in Africa, the US, & Globally," … of law, giving them a voice so they will no longer be silenced. Njeri Gateru from Kenya talks resilience, LGBTQ+ victories, and challenges. Tanzania's Hostility and Advocacy Challenges A …