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Global Spotlight: Egypt
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Become an HRC Global Fellow
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Global Maps
The gulf between equality and criminalization is wider than ever before. View the Map of countries with marriage equality and the Map of countries with criminalization laws. -
World Congress of Families
The World Congress of Families (WCF) is one of the most influential American organizations involved in the export of hate. -
Government Advocacy
HRC Global advocates for the U.S. government to embrace the Global Respect Act>, the International Human Rights Defense Act, and the Revising World Bank Safeguard Policy.
Explore: International
HRC is working to leverage our domestic LGBTQ work to have an international impact.
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There are millions of LGBTQ people around the world who are gaining visibility and fighting for their rights but some live in fear and isolation – and under the rule of governments that criminalize their very identities. HRC Global strengthens the global equality movement through public education, advocacy, fellowships, partnerships, and research. HRC is a proud member of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), a partner of the Clinton Global Initiative, and a founding member of the Council for Global Equality.
Resources
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Global Innovative Advocacy Summit
Inspired by the incredible work being done across five continents, HRC launched its inaugural Global Innovative Advocacy Summit in March 2016. The Global Summit brought together 26 established and emerging advocates for the exchange of ideas and practices for advancing LGBTQ equality. In a dynamic environment, these innovators, including HRC staff, showcased projects and approaches that improved the lives of LGBTQ people in their countries and communities.
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Equality Rising
Equality Rising is an overview of the successes and setbacks of LGBTQ advocates and allies around the world in 2015. This report aims to educate the American public about notable events from last year in the growing global equality movement.
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Past Global Spotlights
The Global Spotlight series is a collection of research-based articles that examine the situation facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in a variety of countries where high profile developments that affect LGBTQ people are occurring or imminent in the near future.
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