OutRight Action International
| Abbreviation | OutRight |
|---|---|
| Motto | Human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere[1] |
| Formation | 1990 |
| Purpose | LGBT human rights |
| Headquarters | New York City[2] |
Region served | worldwide |
Key people | Co-chairs: Amie Bishop, Tim Lane |
| Website |
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The OutRight Action International, formerly known as International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (OutRight),[3] is a US-based international non-governmental organization that addresses human rights violations against lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, intersex people, transgender people and people with HIV/AIDS. It is accredited by the United Nations and holds consultative status with that organization.
OutRight, formerly known as IGLHRC, was founded by Julie Dorf in 1990, and incorporated as a non-profit organization on November 7, 1990. Though initially focused on human rights abuses in Russia, the organisation is now active in many parts of the world, including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. IGLHRC is headquartered in New York City with satellite offices in Buenos Aires, Johannesburg, and Manila.
In 2010, IGLHRC contributed in forming "An Activist's Guide" of the Yogyakarta Principles in Action.
In 2015, IGLHRC celebrated their 25th anniversary by changing their name to OutRight Action International.[3] "Why We Changed Our Name" explains why the organization changed its name.[4]
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.[5]
| 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 |
Outspoken Award
In addition to the Felipa de Souza 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.
United Nations status
On July 19, 2010, the United Nations Economic and Social Council voted to accredit IGLHRC 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.[6]
See also
- Human rights commission
- International Lesbian and Gay Association
- International Lesbian and Gay Law Association
- List of LGBT rights organisations
References
- ↑ "OutRight Action International". OutRight. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
- ↑ "OutRight". OutRight. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- 1 2 Lavers, Michael K. (28 September 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: IGLHRC to change its name". Washington Blade.
- ↑ New look, New Website and New Name... 28 September 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016 – via YouTube.
- ↑ The Felipa de Souza Award ~ OutRightInternational.org
- ↑ Associated Press: Edih M. Lederer, "US gay rights group gets UN accreditation", July 19, 2010, accessed July 20, 2010