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Outright International calls on the World Bank to halt loans to the government of Uganda
In response to Uganda’s approval of the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023, a piece of legislation that aims to exterminate LGBTQ persons, Ugandan LGBTQ advocates have urged the World Bank to halt all existing and future loan payments to the Ugandan government. Outright International supports their request. Health, education, housing, employment, and economic infrastructure projects are among the government-sponsored initiatives that are supported by World Bank funding to reduce poverty.
OutRight Action International Publishes Pride Around The World Report
OutRight Action International, a human rights organisation dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people everywhere, today published its annual Pride Around the World report.
OutRight Recognises LGBTIQ Pioneers at Celebration of Courage Gala
OutRight Action International, the leading human rights organisation dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTIQ people across the world through research-based advocacy, activism and partnerships with the United Nations, regional human rights monitoring bodies and civil society partners, is honouring LGBTIQ pioneers at its 26th Celebration of Courage Gala.
UNGA Adopts Resolution on Free and Fair Elections With Second Ever Mention of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
During the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Third Committee adopted the resolution «Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratisation and enhancing periodic and genuine elections» including an explicit reference to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Polish Parliament Sends Draft Bill Banning Pride for Further Work in Committees
Today, on October 29, 2021, the Polish Parliament voted to send a bill which proposes to amend the right to freedom of assembly to ban Pride marches and other events promoting LGBTIQ equality for further work in committees.
U.S State Department Issues Passport With X Gender Marker
The U.S State Department issued a US Passport with an X gender marker today, marking the first time a gender neutral passport is issued in the country and sending a strong message in support of the rights of trans, intersex and non binary persons.