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We continue our series by featuring Laxmi Narayan Tripathi. In 2014, Laxmi, as she prefers, helped secure unprecedented government recognition of a third gender in India. This initiative has now been joined by neighbors, Nepal and Bangladesh, who now recognize third genders since 2009 and 2013 respectively. . Laxmi continues her fight to normalize the lives of #LGBTIQ people everywhere, aiding groundbreaking policy reforms in India and representing Hijras in the global media. . More about the author, dancer, actress: http://flathatnews.com/2017/09/18/center-for-liberal-arts-hosts-first-coll-300-speaker-laxmi-narayan-tripathi/

In the United States, this past week was Coming Out day. Throughout the week, we will recognize advocates who are fighting for LGBTIQ human rights everywhere. Meet Yuli Rustinawati of Arus Pelangi. OutRight's 2016 Felipe de Souza LGBTIQ human rights award. In the past year, Indonesia has been plagued with stories of anti-LGBTIQ violence perpetrated by both authorities and radicalized vigilantes. Suddenly, years of dormant intolerance has bubbled to the surface, erupting into a full blown moral panic. Amidst this human rights nightmare, activist Yuli Rustinawati has continued to stand up against anti-LGBTIQ discrimination. . Today, Arus Pelangi contends with both policy reform and an unprecedented resurgence of anti-LGBTIQ mentality. The recent spike in hate crimes can be traced back to parallel discriminatory policies and statements released by officials. . They fight on, we fight on... . . . .cc #lgbtiq #lgbt #humanrights #profiles #bios #activism #equality

We continue our series of profiles today by highlighting Alice Nkom, a Cameroonian lawyer. "Cameroon is one of 38 African countries criminalising homosexuality" says Nkom. In 2003, Nkom founded the Association for the Defense of Homosexuality (ADEFHO) and fights for the rights of #LGBTIQ Cameroonians. Both Nkom and her clients face the constant threat of arrest, assault, and shunning by conservative community members. But Nkom refuses to sit idle while others suffer. She comments of her work, "Somebody has to do this work. I am black, I am a woman and I am a lawyer, and I speak loud. I am a result of the battle of former generations that engaged to free me today, and it's a very heavy debt I owe to new generations." . Ms. Nkom is a reminder that the global LGBTIQ movement has allies... and we are not alone. . Read more about Alice Nkom: https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/avyzge/we-spoke-to-human-rights-lawyer-alice-nkom-about-defending-cameroon-lgbt-189 . . . . #lgbt #humanrights #bios #stories #activism #shoutoutSaturday #Africa

In the advent of coming out day, we continue our series recognizing advocates who are fighting for LGBTIQ human rights everywhere. Today, meet the activist Subhi Nahas. He escaped unimaginable dangers and bigotry before escaping Syria. His Huffington Post stories details his journey. Today, Nahas devotes his life to helping displaced and LGBTIQ individuals who face the same violence and persecution he once did. Learn more about his advocacy work with SpectraProject.org and ORAMrefugee.org . . cc #subhinahas #lgbtiq #lgbt #humanrights #profiles #bios #syria

Today for #flashbackfriday we're remembering the late and great Edith Windsor, who leaves behind an astounding legacy. The highlight of Windsor’s advocacy was arguably her 2013 victory over #DOMA, which set the U.S. on course to finally legitimize same-sex marriages. Today her late spouse’s name lives on at the Thea Spyer Center for LGBTQ Mental Health. Windsor's persistence in seeking change is a spark of motivation for the global movement working towards human rights for #LGBTIQ people everywhere. . . . cc #humanrights #lgbt #loveislove

We have so much history around the office from 27 years of #LGBT human rights work. Here's some old publications from partners... . . . . . . cc #lgbtiq #humanrights #herstory

Here are some comments from our petition calling Ambassador Haley to remove C-Fam, a LGBTI hate group, from the #USA United Nations delegation at the Commission on the Status of Women. http://iglhrc.nonprofitsoapbox.com/get-lgbt-hate-group-off-of-the-us-delegation #LGBTIQ #humanrights

“In times of challenge, communities find strength and solidarity. We are resilient and can never be broken—not by you, not by anyone.” ~ @OutRightintl communications officer

#OutSummit final panel of the day closes on media and audience responsibility... #lgbtiq #humanrights

A room full of international #LGBTIQ advocates and activists share their views on working with the Trump administration. #OutSummit2016 #OutRight

#OutSummit workshops on foreign policy, funding and data, and media for #LGBTIQ advocacy on #HumanRightsDay

The #ILGA 2016 World Conference in #Bangkok was well attended with great speakers and very good insights! The audience participation and feedback was positive and inspiring! • Learn more at ilga.org! 🏳️‍🌈 (at Bangkok, Thailand)

Emirhan Deniz Çelebi of Turkey is joining us for #OutSummit! Join him and other international #LGBTIQ activists December 10, 2016 at @cunylaw to reflect on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned of the global movement! • To register, visit www.outsummit.org (at OutRight Action International)

Emirhan Deniz Çelebi of Turkey is joining us for #OutSummit! Join him and other international #LGBTIQ activists December 10, 2016 at @cunylaw to reflect on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned of the global movement! • To register, visit www.outsummit.org (at OutRight Action International)

We believe international human rights is achievable through incredible work and unending determination! #OutRight #LGBTIQ • outsummit.org (at OutRight Action International)

Just a glimpse at some of the incredible international LGBTIQ activists attending #OutSummit next month! Want to be in their company? To purchase tickets, visit www.outsummit.org • The personal stories of these activists are live at outsummit.org/outsummit-news

Just a glimpse at some of the incredible international activists attending #OutSummit next month! To purchase tickets, visit www.outsummit.org •