Tag: LGBTIQ rights
OutRight Honours LGBTIQ Activists In New York City
OutRight Action International honoured Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE), with the Felipa De Souza Award at the organisation’s annual gala, a Celebration of Courage. The award was accepted by Georges Azzi, Founder and Executive Director.
U.S Government Appoints Hate Group Representatives to Annual Women’s Rights Meeting at United Nations
On Monday, 13 March, the United States Department of State announced that its official delegation to the 61st annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) includes representatives of two organisations known to oppose the UN human rights system, LGBTIQ rights, and women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights: the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-FAM) and the Heritage Foundation.
OutRight Reacts to Confirmation of Rex Tillerson as U.S Secretary of State
In reaction to Rex Tillerson’s confirmation as the United States Secretary of State, OutRight Action International examined his responses to questions during his Senate confirmation hearing and Questions for the Record (QFR) about protecting LGBTIQ rights internationally.