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@critical_role has been an unbelievable pleasure to work with, raising money for LGBTIQ human rights everywhere.
In true @outrightintl spirit, we decided to show our thanks properly – in our new favorite shirts.
Thank you @CriticalRole for bringing so much joy to this world.🤗
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"On Discovery, we are the heroes of our own stories. No one saves us. We save our own lives, and in so doing, we hope to inspire you to do the same... Let’s take action together today, for better LGBTIQ lives tomorrow." Wilson Cruz accepts the #OutrightCoC23 Outspoken Award on behalf of the queer cast and crew of @paramountplus’s #StarTrek: Discovery 🖖🏼🖖🏾🖖🏿
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Thank you @PablloVittar and @CalvinKlein for your support of OutRight and our COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund! Learn more about our fund, including a list of our grantees here: bit.ly/3hJMsoo #ProudInMyCalvins
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#ShoutOut to @CriticalRole & @MatthewMercer taking the time for: "An Interview With Matthew Mercer Of Chief Creative Officer At Critical Role" outrightinternational.org/co… We greatly appreciate your continued support of @OutRightintl's work to advance #LGBTIQ #HumanRights!
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This #TransDayOfVisibility, we're highlighting #trans voices from our community!
Avi Roque (@ok_roque), the voice of #TheOwlHouse's non-binary character "Raine Whispers," shares the importance of visibility in their work.
Support our trans initiatives 👇🏽 outrightinternational.org/Tr…
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#Pride is about safety, freedom, equality, and love. Join #LGBTIQ advocates and community members from all over the world in celebrating #PrideWithAPurpose this year.
🌈Learn how you can support our work this #PrideMonth, visit: pridewithapurpose.info 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Thank you @trixiemattel and @Katya_Zamo for supporting OutRight during @Netflix's Pride event last night! Watch the full replay of the virtual celebration here: piped.video/watch?v=FzZ-iGLL…
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In times of crisis #LGBTIQ people face higher risks. OutRight has launched a fundraising campaign to channel funds to groups in #Ukraine for shelter & support in nearby countries.
Stand in solidarity with Ukrainians, donate to OutRight’s fundraiser: outrightinternational.org/uk… 🇺🇦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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via @allafrica: "As Angola Decriminalizes Homosexuality, Where Does the African Continent Stand?" allafrica.com/stories/201902…
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It is with a mixture of emotions that we announce the forthcoming departure of our executive director, Jessica Stern, who has been selected by the Biden Administration to serve in the role of Special Envoy for International LGBTQI Rights.
Read more here: outrightinternational.org/co…
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"Go to @OutRightIntl & get involved and donate, volunteer, educate yourself.
Celebrate our existence in the world, especially in high level positions..." ~ @SaraRamirez on @BUILDseriesNYC about next episode on @MadamSecretary - donate|volunteer outrightinternational.org
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OutRight has launched a fundraising campaign to channel funds to LGBTIQ groups in #Ukraine for shelter and support in nearby countries.
Donate and support the #LGBTIQ community:
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#DonateUkraine #fundraising #LGBT
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May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia a& Interphobia & Transphobia. Let's #BreakTheSilence together. @OutRightIntl's new report shows the impact of #covid19 on #LGBTIQ people. The following are #quotes from interviews in the report. #IDAHOBIT2020 #NOH8
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Today and every day, it is vital that we support our trans community!
For #TransDayofVisibility, our team wanted to share their experiences and the importance of #trans visibility.
Join us in continuing this work and support our trans initiatives: outrightinternational.org/Tr…
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Thank you, Karamo! Applying to Advocacy Week 2018 could get you a seat at the table. Are you an activist involved in global #LGBTIQ rights? Every December OutRight hosts these activists in #NYC for advocacy at the @UN outrightinternational.org/co…
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It's #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, a day to draw attention to the levels of violence and hate faced by #trans people and commemorate those who have lost their lives to transphobia.
Read our full statement here: outrightinternational.org/Tr…
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Join us tomorrow June 16 at 12 pm PST/ 3 pm ET for another #PrideWithAPurpose Instagram Live and hear from Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness) ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
📲 Follow us and watch the Live here: instagram.com/outrightintl
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Before Sunday's episode, watch this interview that discusses the development of the storyline and consulting OutRight on international human rights issues for the episode. outrightinternational.org/co…
If you'll be live tweeting to #MadamSecretary if you have questions for us.
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⚡️ “Data About LGBTIQ Community”
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#LGBT people face violence and discrimination around the globe, explains @KaramoBrown. Watch the new #WebSeries "World View with @KaramoBrown" for an overview of the global struggle. advocate.com/video/2018/5/03… #lgbtiq #HumanRights
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@StarTrek's Wilson Cruz @wcruz73 shares his powerful message to LGBTIQ activists around the globe on our #OutrightCoC23 red carpet: "You are supported and loved and understood and needed here by all of us."
Don't miss our 20% early bird discount for Celebration of Courage 2024! Get your tickets: outrightinternational.org/Co…
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Colors of our community. How many flags do you recognize? outrightinternational.org/co… … #LGBTIQ #HumanRights #visibility
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For the first time in its 78-year history, the #UnitedNations Security Council received a full briefing in a regular session on security issues impacting LGBTQ people in a conflict setting.
Get the full press release here. outrightinternational.org/pr…
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"We are #Queer! We are #African! We are #everywhere!"
Celebrating Pride Month in South Africa with the annual hoisting of the pride flag at the iconic Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. #OutrightProud 🇿🇦 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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LGBTIQ communities have always known that if we don’t support each other in times of crisis, no one else will. So today, OutRight is launching a new initiative: the OutRight COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund. Will you make a donation today? outrightinternational.org/#c…
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As a global organization, Outright International thrives on thoughtful change, seeing this as a continued opportunity to ensure human rights for LGBTIQ people through advocacy, support & research. Today,we want to share our new journey with you.
Together, for Better LGBTIQ Lives.
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This #ValentinesDay we are reminded that there are many types of love. #LoveIsLove.
#LGBTIQ #LGBT #LGBTValentines #Share #LoveIsHuman
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LGBTIQ advocates are fighting on many frontlines. More than ever, we must stand united against hate and discrimination.
@richardlusimbo, with @UKPC_UG, explains the many implications of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act for businesses and the region at large.
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Suicide is a global public health issue.A disproportionate number of #LGBTIQ youth contemplate or attempt suicide due to societal stigma, family ostracization, violence, bullying.On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let's not forget them & remember an act of kindness can go a long way.
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This #TransAwarenessMonth, we will be celebrating Legal Gender Recognition!
We'll share stories from countries leading the charge for legal gender recognition based on self-determination.
Start by exploring our Legal Gender Recognition interactive map.
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At Outright, we know that change often starts with a single story. That is why we’re launching #OutrightProud. Together, let us Advocate, Support, Amplify, and Celebrate our diverse stories and voices: outrightinternational.org/ou…
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In May, Uganda's president signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the most draconian anti-LGBTQ bill, into law. Now, policymakers in Ghana, Kenya, and beyond are taking steps to pass similar laws. Outright and our partners will not stand idle. Join the fight: outrightinternational.org/?f…
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For 6 months, OutRight has been working with #NFT and #crypto philanthropy partners to advance #LGBTIQ human rights globally.
We're thrilled to share an update and appreciation to creators, communities, and contributors who have supported us so far.
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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT!
We just launched a new call for proposals to the #COVID19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund.
These grants can be used for urgent needs that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 crisis with a focus on four specified areas.
More info here: bit.ly/COVID-LGBTIQ-Fund
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"we must not confuse intersectionality for diversity. Intersectionality is not a buzzword. It describes the multiple forms of oppression that overlap on already marginalized people" @MsLadyPhyll rightly reminds us during the #BuildBackBetter event hosted by @unlgbti during #UNGA
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Interview with our executive director, Jessica Stern, about @OutrightIntl's "Dedication to Defending Our Rights and Abolishing LGBT Criminalization Laws" - via:@hornet: hornet.com/stories/outright-…
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Bisexuality is real. Bisexuality is not a phase. Bisexual people exist. Happy Bisexual Visibility Day! outrightinternational.org/co… #bisexualvisibilityday #bisexual #HumanRights
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It's Int'l Pronouns Day! To honor the 1st annual Pronouns Day, we put together a brief guide to pronouns, based on ‘Creating Authentic Spaces’ by @the519. For more info on pronouns, and how to be an ally, visit the519.org or mypronouns.org! #PronounsDay
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We just increased the goal for our #Ukraine fundraiser to reach more local partners in Ukraine and surrounding countries who are supporting #LGBTIQ people impacted by these attacks.
Let's give our #LGBTIQ community some sense of hope!
Donate here: outrightinternational.org/uk…
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Happening now: on #IDAHOT day, the UN #LGBTICoreGroup is having a conversation on what is being done to include #LGBTI persons in their response to COVID-19 and how to #BuildBackBetter. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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⚡️ “End So-Called Conversion Therapy”
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Tune in to the @WhiteHouse remarks at 2pm ET. President Joe Biden (@POTUS) will appoint our Executive Director, Jessica Stern, to be the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons at the Department of State.
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Our 7th Annual OutSummit conference is approaching (Dec 8-10)! #OutSummit2021 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for your commitment to advancing human rights for #LGBTIQ people everywhere!
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We are #OutrightProud to be a beneficiary of the fourth annual #CantCancelPride in partnership with @iHeartRadio & @ProcterGamble!
Join us on June 15th to celebrate visibility and inclusivity with featured performances from Adam Lambert, Big Freedia & Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kelsea Ballerini, Kesha and host JoJo Siwa! cantcancelpride.com/
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#Lebanon court rules that gay sex is not a crime pinknews.co.uk/2018/07/17/le… #lgbtiq #humanrights #decriminalizeLGBT
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Together with founding partners @Microsoft, @CalvinKlein and the Dunn Family Charitable Foundation, OutRight has launched the #COVID19 Global #LGBTIQ Emergency Fund. Read our press release here: outrightinternational.org/co…
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"Trans people exist, just as cis people, lesbian, gay, bisexual & intersex people exist, and none of us will be erased by the Trump administration, by the Holy See or by the new right wing." ~ Jessica Stern, ED of @OutRightIntl
#transrightsarehumanrights
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"There is no LGBTQ movement without feminism and there is no feminism without #transgender rights," Jessica Stern @OutRightIntl #IDAHOTB
Read more on "Transphobia & the Anti-Gender Movement" from Jessica Stern on @Womens_eNews womensenews.org/2019/05/tran… #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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We strongly condemn the passing of #Ghana's draconian anti-LGBTQ bill, which aims to criminalize the very existence of #LGBTQ individuals and their allies. This bill will have severe, detrimental effects on the lives and freedoms of LGBTQ people. outrightinternational.org/pr…
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This international #NonBinaryPeoplesDay, take some time to learn how to be a more effective ally to the Non-Binary people in your life.
Join us in reflecting on how to make our spaces safer for Non-Binary people globally. 💛🤍💜🖤
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It's time to do what's right! Outright International joins @CFE_Uganda & over 170 groups calling for @WorldBank President #AjayBanga to stop lending to Uganda until the repeal of its anti-LGBTQ+ law. #RepealAHA23 🇺🇬
Read more about the law's impact: bit.ly/SixWaysUganda
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Thank you @manilaluzon for introducing our work at last night’s #cantcancelpride!
🌈@ProcterGamble @iHeartRadio 🌈
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67 countries continue to criminalize same-sex relations, most of them as a result of laws dating back to colonial times.
Read #OutRight's Executive Director Jessica Stern's insights on this colonial legacy on @BBCNewsAsia
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Meeting today with @UN_Women and CSW LBTI Caucus - thank you for inviting us to the table for discussion... we look forward to further engagement.
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It's #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek! Swipe to learn more about the #Nonbinary flag! 💛🤍💜🖤
Brush up on the flags of the LGBTIQ community here: outrightinternational.org/in… #Enby
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John Bolton is a Dangerous Pick for National Security Advisor outrightinternational.org/co…
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On #HumanRightsDay, Outright's #UN team shares this message: 75 years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed that all are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and yet people everywhere –including #LGBTIQ people – do not yet experience that as a reality. That’s why we continue to work towards a world in which humanity, in all of its diversity, can actually enjoy the promise of this global Bill of Rights.
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We need to be talking about the treatment of LGBTIQ people worldwide during the United Nations General Assembly. Read this article by the @WashBlade to find out how we, along with @AfricanServices @RainbowRailroad @Global_Equality @RepBarbaraLee and Special Envoy Jessica Stern, are highlighting #Uganda and other African countries during the #UNGA
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Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day. Non-binary people do not identify exclusively as male or female. They may identify as being both, between, or neither.
#nonbinary #LGBTIQ #gender #humanrights
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Thank you @bevditsie for being an inspiration to the #LGBTIQ movement and to #lesbians everywhere!
Watch the recording from today's panel on #LesbiansFreeEveryone film: LesbiansFreeEveryone-PanelRecording
For more info on the film, visit: lesbiansfreeeveryone.org
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Today, after an extensive search, @OutRightIntl is excited to announce @sjodinmaria as our new ED. Maria has served as our deputy ED for the past 8 years and will continue to lead OutRight through an extraordinary period of transformation and growth.
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"As an out TV personality, it's important for me to partner w/ an org I believe in & that’s doing the work in order to bring more awareness to their mission." -- @KaramoBrown is working with OutRight, a group advocating for #LGBTIQ #humanrights worldwide.
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We're blown away by the impact of @Ukraine_DAO & their supporters in helping Ukrainians alongside @pussyrrriot, @TrippyLabs, @PleasrDAO, @cryptodrftng, @DefiHope, & @camillionaire_m.
100% of your donation will go to local groups helping queer & trans people in crisis. Thank you🌈
190.49 ETH sent to @OutRightIntl Ukraine Initiative, facilitated by @endaomentdotorg
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We're excited to welcome @NeelaGhoshal as our new Director of Law and Policy!
In this role, Neela will be a member of the Senior Management Team guiding the direction of the organization and oversee OutRight's research, #UN, and #Caribbean program teams.
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Discover our year-long UN Rights and Religion Fellowship! Learn about the six LGBTIQ human rights advocates uplifting LGBTIQ people impacted by religiously motivated violence and discrimination in countries like #Nigeria, #StLucia, #Brazil, #CotedIvoire, #Botswana, and #Afghanistan. outrightinternational.org/UN…
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OutRight Action International has released a pioneering report, “Vulnerability Amplified: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LGBTIQ people”, documenting the effects of the pandemic on #LGBTIQ people.
Read more about the report findings: outrightinternational.org/co…
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On #HumanRightsDay and everyday
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights document sets out the fundamental human rights to be universally protected & article 3 says, "Everyone has the right to life, liberty & security of person."
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In a critical blow to LGBTIQ advocacy in China this year, the Beijing LGBT Center was forced to close its doors. @jenlutaiwan, Outright's Director of Asia Programs, offers her insights: outrightinternational.org/Ch…
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LGBTQ people in Uganda, Ghana and Kenya will not be silenced, made invisible or erased by the passage of hateful anti-LGBTQ laws. Support LGBTQ human rights activists to fight back. Donate now: outrightinternational.org?fo…
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Since Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act passed, violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people have intensified. Learn more in this report from @CFE_Uganda's Strategic Response Team in #Uganda about these human rights violations: kuchutimes.com/pdfs/lives-at… #SRTReport #RepealAHA23
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This is what #pride looks like during #AdvocacyWeek at the @UN! Thank you #Argentina for hosting us at the UN headquarters in #NYC for the #LGBTIQ core group meeting.
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OutRight and @hrw are launching a groundbreaking report on human rights violations against #LGBTQ people in #Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Join us for the report launch on Wednesday, Jan 26, to hear about the findings and recommendations.
Register here: bit.ly/AfghanistanReport-Lau…
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Alongside Ugandan activists, we're calling on @WorldBank President #AjayBanga to stop lending to Uganda until the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act is repealed. #RepealAHA23 @CFE_Uganda
Learn more about the act's impact: bit.ly/SixWaysUganda
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You heard the news - Here's what you can do #Chechnya - mailchi.mp/outrightinternati… Will you help us send $5,000 to save lives in #Chechnya? People are being detained and tortured and they need your help today. Thanks for stepping up for our community where they need it most! #LGBT
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A #FeministVision is to see social protections, public services and sustainable infrastructures be inclusive of #LBTI persons and people with disabilities---so that "leave no woman behind" is more than a mantra.
#CSW4LBTI #SDGs #CSW63 @UN_CSW #humanrights #LGBTIQ #WomensRights
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Defending the human rights of everyone must include LGBTIQ people.
United Nations Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, @victor_madrigal, explains how his mandate centers LGBTIQ people and LGBTIQ-led organizations in his work at the #UN.
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And this year’s #OutrightCoC23 Outspoken Award goes to... the Queer Cast of @paramountplus' Original Series Star Trek: Discovery @StarTrekOnPPlus!
You are not going to want to miss this. Get your tickets now: outrightinternational.org/Co… 🖖🏻🖖🏼🖖🏽🖖🏾🖖🏿
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Full room for the #CSW63 United Nations side event "Transgender & gender non-conforming people and access to public services: challenges and best practices" where our Executive Director quoted @Lavernecox when she explained #transrightsarehumanrights #CSW4LBTI @free_equal
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We strongly condemn the decision by Uganda's Constitutional Court to categorically decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act in its entirety or issue a permanent injunction. This decision fails to protect the rights & lives of LGBTQ people in Uganda. outrightinternational.org/pr…
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Happy #InternationalLesbianDay to all the butch, trans, non-binary, and femme lesbians out there. Let's celebrate our #diversity and what the lesbian flag calls for: Independence, community, peace, and love.
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Argentina just allocated 1% of jobs in the National Public Sector to transgender people in a historic win for LGBTIQ rights! @PresentesLGBT bit.ly/2QScYRp
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Yesterday, the #LGBTICoreGroup hosted Secretary of State @SecBlinken 🇺🇸, Independent Expert @victor_madrigal 🇺🇳, and Prime Ministers @Xavier_Bettel 🇱🇺 & @katrinjak 🇮🇸 for a discussion on #LGBTIQ rights #UNGA.
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We remember those we've lost & honor them as we continue to fight for international transgender equality #TDOR #TransgenderDayOfRememberance
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Sending strength and support to the #LGBTIQ community in #Ghana, under mounting attack in recent days and weeks.
While this unfortunate incident has happened, we wish to encourage all our members, and queer Ghanaians to stay calm. Do not panic.
We will triumph.
The police may have raided our office, and closed it down but the real office, is in our hearts, and minds.
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We're #OutrightProud to celebrate gender and sexual diversity around the world! Brush up on your LGBTIQ definitions and learn about cultural third genders: outrightinternational.org/ge…
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It's the 20th anniversary of the #Netherlands becoming the first country to recognize same-sex marriage today!
Read some of the #samesexmarriage reflections on this day 👇
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Outright International condemns the signing into law of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda. Read our full statement including quotes from @KashaJacqueline and @sjodinmaria: outrightinternational.org/pr…
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At the opening of the @UN General Assembly
“We all must defend the rights of LGBTQI individuals so they can live and love openly without fear whether it’s Chechnya or Cameroon or anywhere” — US President Biden @POTUS
Watch the #UNGA live: media.un.org/en/webtv
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Outright joins 35 civil society organizations in announcing the successful passage of the United Nations Human Rights Council's first-ever resolution protecting the human rights of #intersex people.
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Celebrating Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations with @StarTrek at the #OutrightCoC23!
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On Human Rights Day @OutRightIntl is together with the #UNLGBTICoreGroup to highlight the importance of #LGBTI Rights. We challenge @free_equal to also tell us why LGBTI rights are Human Rights? Thank you @UruguayONU for nominating us. #HumanRightsDay 🇺🇾🏳️🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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"Bisexuality is real. Bisexuality is not a phase. Bisexual people exist." Happy #BiWeek! 💗💜💙 bit.ly/2FqErYl
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When we say everyone deserves to be free and equal, we mean everyone. That's why we're helping to bring LGBTIQ voices into conversations at the #UnitedNations. Our UN Program Director, André du Plessis, shares how we're advocating at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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