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| Abbreviation | OutRight |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1990 |
| Type | NGO[1] |
| Purpose | LGBT human rights |
| Headquarters | New York City[2] |
Region served | worldwide |
Executive Director | Jessica Stern |
Key people | Co-chairs: Áine Duggan, Roger Doughty |
| Website | www |
The OutRight Action International, formerly known as International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (OutRight),[4] is a US-based international non-governmental organization that addresses human rights violations and abuses against lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, intersex people, and [5] transgender people (LGBTIQ). OutRight documents human rights discrimination and abuses based on their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in partnership with activists, advocates, media, NGOs and allies on a local, regional, national and international level. It is accredited by the United Nations and holds consultative status with that organization.[6]
History and work
OutRight, formerly known as IGLHRC, was founded by Julie Dorf[7] in 1990, and incorporated as a non-profit organization on November 7, 1990. Though initially focused on human rights abuses in Russia, the organization is now active in many parts of the world, including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. OutRight is headquartered in New York City with satellite offices in St. Lucia, Johannesburg, and Manila.
In 2010, IGLHRC contributed in forming "An Activist's Guide" of the Yogyakarta Principles.[8]
In 2015, IGLHRC celebrated their 25th anniversary by changing their name to OutRight Action International.[4] "Why We Changed Our Name" explains why the organization changed its name.[9]
In 2015, OutRight's executive director Jessica Stern presented the first-ever[10] United Nations Security Council briefing on LGBTI human rights violations.[11][12]
In 2015, OutRight in partnership with CUNY Law School[13] hosted a first annual one day conference on Human Rights Day called OutSummit.[14]
In 2016, OutRight hosts its annual gala at the United Nations. [15]
In 2016, as a member of the U.N. LGBT Core Group took part in High Level UN event. [16]
United Nations status
On July 19, 2010, the United Nations Economic and Social Council voted to accredit IGLHRC (now known as OutRight[17]) as one of the NGO's granted consultative status with the international organization. This allows IGLHRC to attend U.N meetings, contribute statements, and collaborate with United Nations agencies.[18][19]
Felipa de Souza Award
Since 1994, IGLHRC hands out an annual award, the Felipa de Souza Award, to honour a human rights activist or organisation.[20]
| Year | Award | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Juan Pablo Ordonez ABIGALE Lepa Mladjenovic |
Colombia South Africa Serbia |
| 1995 | Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Group (TGLRG) Anjaree Luiz Mott |
Australia Thailand Brazil |
| 1996 | No award | |
| 1997 | Demet Demir Genc Xhelaj The Sister Namibia Collective Wilfredo Valencia Palacios (honourable mention) |
Turkey Albania Namibia El Salvador |
| 1998 | Circulo Cultural Gay (CCG) Dr. Tal Jarus-Hakak Dede Oetomo Nancy Cardenas (1934–1994, posthum) Carlos Jauregui (1958–1996, posthumous) |
Mexico Israel Indonesia Mexico Argentina |
| 1999 | Aung Myo Min Prudence Mabele Kiri Kiri and Chingu Sai Simon Nkoli (1957–1998, posthumous) |
Burma South Africa South Korea South Africa |
| 2000 | Dejan Nebrigic (1970–1999, posthumous) Ditshwanelo - The Botswana Center for Human Rights Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) William Hernandez |
Serbia Botswana United States El Salvador |
| 2001 | Companions on a Journey and Women's Support Group Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-Flag) Luis Gauthier (1950–2000, posthumous) |
Sri Lanka Jamaica Chile |
| 2002 | Elizabeth Calvet (posthumous) Marta Lucia Alvarez Giraldo, Marta Lucia Tamayo Rincon and Alba Nelly Montoya Cui Zi En Maher Sabry |
Brazil Colombia China Egypt |
| 2003 | Lohana Berkins | Argentina |
| 2004 | Gender/Sexuality Rights Association Taiwan (G/STRAT) | Taiwan |
| 2005 | Gay and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) | Zimbabwe |
| 2006 | Rauda Morcos (ASWAT) | Palestinian Activist from Haifa, Israel |
| 2007 | Blue Diamond Society | Nepal |
| 2008 | Iranian Queer Organization Andrés Ignacio Rivera Duarte |
Canada / Iranian Diaspora Chile |
| 2009 | Helem Lebanese Protection for LGBT LGBT Centre |
Lebanon Mongolia |
| 2010 | Colombia Diversa | Colombia |
| 2011 | Mongolian LGBT Centre | Mongolia |
| 2012 | Karen Atala | Chile |
| 2013 | Yasemin Öz, esq. | Turkey |
| 2014 | Gay Japan News; KRYSS; O; Rainbow Rights Project (R-Rights); Women’s Support Group | Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka |
| 2015 | Chesterfield Samba, Gays & Lesbians of Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| 2016 | Arus Pelangi, National Federation of LGBTI Communities in Indonesia | Indonesia |
Outspoken Award
In addition to the Felipa de Souza[21] Award, IGLHRC occasionally presents the Outspoken Award to special honorees. The Outspoken Award "recognizes the leadership of a global ally to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community whose outspokenness has contributed substantially to advancing the rights and understanding of LGBTI people everywhere."
The first Outspoken Award was presented in 2005 to the Honorable Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. In 2008, IGLHRC presented its second Outspoken Award to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The 2010 Outspoken awardee was Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS. The 2011 Outspoken awardee was journalist and author Jeff Sharlet.
OutSpoken 2016 award recipients United Nations Free and Equal Campaign,[22] Randy Barry, US Special Envoy for the human rights of LGBTI people,[23] and Dan Bross, Microsoft executive, and LGBT rights Advocate.[24]
See also
- Human rights commission
- International Lesbian and Gay Association
- International Lesbian and Gay Law Association
- List of LGBT rights organisations
- Intersex civil society organizations
- Intersex human rights
- Intersex rights by country
- LGBT rights organizations
- List of LGBT rights organizations
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- List of LGBT-related organizations and conferences
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- LGBTIQ rights
- IDAHOT
- International Human Rights Day
- International Transgender Day of Visibility
- Intersex Awareness Day
- Intersex Day of Remembrance
- LGBT in Islam
- History of violence against LGBT people in the United States
- Violence against LGBT people
- List of unlawfully killed transgender people
References
- ^
{{cite web}}: Empty citation (help) - ^ "OutRight". OutRight. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "OutRight Action International". OutRight. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
- ^ a b Lavers, Michael K. (28 September 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: IGLHRC to change its name". Washington Blade.
- ^ The Situation of Trans and Intersex Children in Chile
- ^ Charity Navigator 4-star rating
- ^ Founder of IGLHRC
- ^ Original document with IGLHRC listed as contributor
- ^ New look, New Website and New Name... 28 September 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ Islamic State focus of U.N. Security Council’s first LGBT meeting
- ^ "Gay and Marked for Death" NY Times Article about briefing
- ^ Timeline of Publicized Executions for Alleged Sodomy by the Islamic State Militias
- ^ First Annual OutSummit Conference
- ^ OutSummit One Day Conference
- ^ Scottish actor and activist Alan Cumming pleased host his first LGBT gala at the United Nations
- ^ Biden made the comment during an event that the U.N. LGBT Core Group
- ^ IGHRC name change to OutRight Action International
- ^ Edih M. Lederer, "US gay rights group gets UN accreditation", July 19, 2010
- ^ U.S. Gay Rights Group Gets U.N. Accreditation
- ^ The Felipa de Souza Award ~ OutRightInternational.org
- ^ List of Felipa de Souza Winners
- ^ United Nations Free and Equal Campaign OHCHR Receives OutSpoken Award
- ^ Special Recognition Awardees Randy Barry
- ^ Dan Bross, Microsoft executive, and LGBT rights Advocate
External links
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