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Reliable data on LGBT human rights are crucial to holding states accountable, but legislation alone cannot give us the full picture. That's where the F&M Global Barometers step in. We quantify LGBTQ+ protections in 204 countries and territories through our twin barometers -- the Global Barometer of Gay Rights and the Global Barometer of Transgender Rights -- and we measure the lived human rights realities of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide through our survey, the F&M Global Barometers LGBTQI+ Perception Index. To learn more or view the data, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWwRv5-C and https://lnkd.in/g3BKgj85. #LGBTQ #LGBT #TransPride #TransNews #LGBTQNews #LGBTQPride #Queer #QueerNews #LGBTQIA #humanrights #democracy #data

Did you know that Italy ranks 35th on the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Index? 🌈 With a score of just 25.76%, Italy is significantly below the EU average of 50.61%. This raises important questions about the safety and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in the country. A lot of organisations do great work in Italy like Arcigay but there is so much to be done. Global companies need to understand that there are not only wider continental differences but also country specific challenges and priorities. #LGBTQ #Equality #LGBTQItaly #LGBTQRights #ILGA #RainbowIndex #ImpactCulture

Last week, Hummingbird Speaks speaker Elizabeth Tomanguilla presented a talk on Allyship and what that looks like for the LGBTQ+ community specifically. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️⚧️ During her talk, Ellie discussed the current landscape in the United States for gender, expansive and transgender folks, as well as best practices that folks outside of that community can adopt in order to be an active ally. In the clip below, Ellie gives some perspective on the current legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Over 500 anti-LGBT laws have been proposed this year alone, and out of those 80 have become law. If you’re an organization that wants to prioritize inclusivity, we have a curated bureau of talented speakers and facilitators who would love to share their expertise. Send us a message for more info: [email protected] #LGBTQ #HumanCentered #Allyship #GenderExpansive #Transgender [ID: A branded video with "Hummingbird Speaks" accross the top shows a map of the US with multiple sates highlighted in different colors and stats to show the current landscape for LGBT individuals. Three stats are written below the map: In 2023, 570 anti LGBT bills were submitted, and 70 became law. 1.6M folks are transgender, gender expansive or nonbinary in the US. 378 of Fortune 500 employees participated in the 23-24 CEI.]

As it is the #pride month let's read on the legal acceptance in our Country.. Click on the link to know more.. #lgbtq+ #legal #law #acceptance

What happens when love breaks barriers? In 2001, the Netherlands made history by becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. This wasn’t just a legal victory; it was a triumph over decades of activism, resistance, and societal prejudice. LGBTQ+ activists faced significant opposition from politicians and religious groups. But through relentless effort, they pushed for change. The turning point came in 1998 when a government commission recommended legal recognition, leading to the law’s passage after intense debate. On April 1, 2001, four same-sex couples were married, marking a new era of equality. This moment didn’t just change the Netherlands—it inspired a global movement. At MIST LGBTQ Foundation, we celebrate this victory and continue to fight for equal rights for all. Progress is possible when we stand together. #LGBTQ #MarriageEquality #LoveIsLove #LGBTQRights #EqualRights #Pride #Inclusion #Netherlands #LGBTQHistory #HumanRights #MIST #EqualityForAll

🌈 Inclusiveness isn’t just a trend At #GESSEL we believe that support and accommodation for members of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to building an inclusive, equitable society. We don’t limit ourselves to gestures in June. The LGBTQ+ flag at our reception desk is there on a year-round basis. We want to cultivate an environment in which everybody feels at home. 🌟✊🏳️🌈 💪 As Pride Month gets underway, a quick summary of legal milestones along the road towards LGBTQ+ rights: ☑️Holland (2001): the world’s first legally recognised marriages for same-sex couples. ☑️Germany (2018): recognition of a third gender in official documents. ☑️Uganda (2014): newly enacted laws criminalising homosexuality meet with international opprobrium, leading to their partial overturn. ☑️USA (2011): the American armed forces abandon the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, opening military service to declared members of the LGBTQ+ community. We also have our humble but big success: ⚖️ Joanna Kisielińska-Garncarek, PhD represented a transgender individual afflicted by homelessness as part of her work for the Po Drugie Foundation. Thanks to her perseverance, the client was able to sort out criminal charges and received another chance at a dignified life in society. Important though #PrideMonth is, its underlying spirit is very much present at #GESSEL at all other times and informs our daily practice.

🌈🌍Today is #IDAHOBIT2024, which raises awareness about the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people worldwide. 🌍🏳️🌈 This year's theme, "No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all" was decided through extensive consultations with LGBTQIA+ organisations from around the world. This theme will allow for advocacy and celebrations in many forms - be it from human rights defenders, LGBTQIA+ civil society groups, millions of people in our communities, and our allies. This year’s IDAHOBIT theme is a call for unity: only through solidarity for each other will we create a world without injustice, where no one is left behind. #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Pride #Discrimination #HumanRights #IDAHOBIT #Equality #EqualRights #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

🌈 Pride Month is almost here, and it’s a powerful reminder that Pride is not just a celebration, but also a protest. 🌈 Things are not looking great. While some countries made some positive steps towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, the UK continues to fall behind. As a queer femme, I am appalled and outraged by the continuous mistreatment of trans and non-binary people. Looking at hate crime stats but also day to day discrimination things are dire. While we, as workplaces and companies, get our rainbow flags out and prepare for the pride parades we attend, let's not forget to look inward. What do you do for your LGBTQ+ employees and customers all year around? Do you have learning initiatives that go deeper then just a glossy allyship session? Do you have policies and more importantly a culture that rejects all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia? And lastly, how do you know? Working with over 90 clients in the past few years has showed me that most organisations do not have adequate feedback loops and monitoring iniatives. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Advocacy #Diversity #Inclusion #ImpactCulture #DEI #workplaceculture

In honor of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am sharing an article highlighting the ongoing importance of advancing LGBTQ+ rights in business leadership. Despite progress, challenges persist globally, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy. Businesses benefit from inclusive policies that enhance engagement and retention, making a commitment to equality crucial. #LGBTQ+ #Equality #BusinessLeadership #IDAHOTB #Inclusion #Diversity

Over the last 20 years, there have been dramatic gains for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.: gay, queer, and trans individuals fought for and won equal treatment at work, legal marriage, the freedom to raise children, and the ability to openly serve in the military, and more. But now, many of these new-won rights are at risk. Many countries (mostly in the Middle East and Africa) continue to brutally repress LGBTQ+ individuals. In the U.S., a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in State capitols in 2023. With governments and international blocs in retreat, where can LGBTQ+ employees turn to for support? Global companies. It’s in companies’ best interest for them to continue to stay committed to LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms. #LGBTQRights