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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.

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · Feb 19

For 35 years, we've been fighting for LGBTIQ human rights, equality, and justice worldwide.

From victories to setbacks, our timeline tells the story of a movement that refuses to be silenced. Explore our history and keep pushing forward with us. ➡️ 35years.outrightinternational.org

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Lesbians being lesbians after a conference in Berlin, Germany, 1993.

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Lesbian panel session at the NGO Forum during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, 1995.

Pictured left to right: Urvashi Vaid, Bev Ditsie, Katherine Acey.
Not pictured: Patria Jiménez.

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 7h

Outright International co-founders Julie Dorf and M. Gessen

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Outright International-supported kiss-in at Moscow City Hall, Russia, 1991

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Outright International Pride contingent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 17th ILGA Annual Conference, 1995

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Outright International staff at the Lesbian Rights are Human Rights demonstration during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, 1995

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 7h

To the lesbians on the frontlines and those who can't be, to lesbians everywhere: Thank you. Here's to you—past, present, and future. 🩷

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 7h

On #InternationalLesbianDay, we honor the lesbians who have propelled our global movement for better LGBTIQ lives forward. To the ones who've asked the hard questions and raised hell, to the ones who've quietly ensured no one is left behind, you have lifted us to greater heights...

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Outright International wouldn't be here without lesbians. 🧵

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 2d

Far-right groups in the U.S. are trying to get the FBI to classify trans advocacy as domestic terrorism.

This is the authoritarian playbook: turn identities into threats, use “security” as cover, suppress dissent.

Advocacy is not terrorism. 🏳️‍⚧️

#TransRights

Equating Respect for Trans People With Terrorism Is as Dangerous as It Is Absurd

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 2d

Save the date: #Outsummit2025 on Nov 7!

35 years of global LGBTIQ advocacy. One day of cutting-edge strategy.

Learn. Share. Act.

Free registration: https://bit.ly/Outsummit_2025_BS_1

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 2d

As a member of the @ngowgwps.bsky.social, we stand in solidarity with Noura Erakat as she briefs the #UNSC at today’s Open Debate on #WPS on the situation of women and girls in #Palestine.

Watch her briefing from today here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e...

Women and peace and security - Security Council, 10011th meeting

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 5d

Last year, Outsummit brought together activists, researchers, and policymakers from around the world for critical conversations on the human rights of LGBTIQ people across the globe.

This year, we're going bigger. Get ready for Outsummit 2025 on November 7.

Learn. Share. Act.

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 5d

Read our collective call for the UN Security Council and Member States to uphold women's rights and defend the values of the women, peace and security agenda: wps.ngo/2025letter

2025 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security - NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security

Dear Ambassadors, We, the undersigned organizations working across the globe on gender justice, human rights, and peace and security, write to you ahead of the 25th anniversary of Security Council Res...

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 5d

Over 660 civil society groups from more than 100 countries are urging governments to defend gender equality and human rights in all peace and security efforts.

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Outright International is proud to be part of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security @ngowgwps.bsky.social because inclusive, feminist approaches to peace are urgently needed amid growing backlash and multiple ongoing conflicts. 🧵

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 19d

We need #Pride. We need #Celebration. And we need it #365.

🩷 Join Outright, activists, advocates, experts, and allies, as we connect celebration with action for better LGBTIQ lives around the world.

Your first step? 👉 outrightinternational.org/sign-newsletter?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 20d

Strengthen your future advocacy efforts in your community context by reading our case study, "Advocating For LGBTIQ Inclusion in Ukraine's Humanitarian Response," with lessons learned, key achievements, and practical guidance.

📖👉 https://bit.ly/inclusion-ukraine-report

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 21d

At the launch, our Senior Advisor for Global Intersex Rights, @xoxykz.bsky.social, joined global intersex activists to deliver a powerful intervention calling for stronger allyship from global movements.

This groundbreaking report is a tool for governments, advocates, and allies everywhere.👇

A/HRC/60/50: Discriminatory laws and policies, acts of violence and harmful practices against intersex persons

SummaryIn the present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 55/14, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights examines discriminatory laws and policies...

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 21d

🇺🇳 HISTORIC UN MOMENT IN GENEVA 🇺🇳

After over a decade of relentless advocacy, intersex human rights defenders celebrate a milestone: the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released the first-ever UN report on discrimination, violence, and harmful practices against intersex people.

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 23d

"Wokism," "grooming," and "propaganda" were used against LGBTIQ people during the 2024 elections in at least 11 out of 60 countries we surveyed.

Download our new report "Queering Democracy" to dig into the findings 🔗 bit.ly/QueeringDemocracy3

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 27d

The term "gender ideology" is a dog whistle for anti-LGBTIQ hate, used to strip our community of our fundamental rights by framing our identities as a political choice. And it's going global.

Download the report now and explore our findings 🔗 bit.ly/QueeringDemocracy1

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Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · 28d

A staggering 51 out of 60 countries studied showed politicians and political parties negatively weaponized LGBTIQ issues during elections in 2024.

Join Outright International on September 11, 2025, at 10AM EST to get a first look at the research.
🔗 https://bit.ly/QueeringDemocracy2

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Let's keep celebrating and advocating together! 👏✊

Thank you, @peppermint247.bsky.social, for uplifting our mission for better LGBTIQ lives across the globe!

👉 outrightinternational.org/sign-newslet...

Outright International @outrightintl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Karamo Brown, actor and long-time Outright International supporter, shares this important reminder... 💜

Join us in celebrating LGBTIQ voices and advocating for better LGBTIQ lives all over the globe: http://outrightinternational.org/sign-newsletter?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social