In 2015, Obergefell v. Hodges was victorious in bringing nationwide marriage equality to the United States. While the LGBTQ community and its allies celebrated the victory after a civil rights […]
Erin’s Letters: An Open Letter To My Children (introduction)
I was doing my first interview after accepting the position as Out & Equal’s new CEO when the reporter asked me why I wanted to do this work. After we […]
Webinar Summary: U.N. Initiatives to Engage the Private Sector in LGBTQ Equality
Webinar Summary: U.N. Initiatives to Engage the Private Sector in LGBTQ Equality
The United Nations (U.N.) serves as one of the premier advocates for LGBTI human rights around the world through both research of abuses and guidance for businesses and governments […]
Indonesian Legislators Debate Amending Country’s Criminal Code to Outlaw All Same-sex and Extramarital Relations
Indonesian Legislators Debate Amending Country’s Criminal Code to Outlaw All Same-sex and Extramarital Relations
In recent years, attitudes towards Indonesia’s LGBTQ population have become increasingly hostile as support for conservative Islamist forces has grown. In 2008, the country passed a national Anti-Pornography Law […]
Summit Kick-Off Call
The 2018 Out & Equal Workplace Summit will be held in Seattle, WA from October 1-4, with Leadership Day on Monday, October 1st. Find out about this year’s plans […]
Out & Equal in Mississippi: Paving the Road to Progress
By Madelyn Gelpi, Research Manager March 19, 2018 — There aren’t many sights along the road from the airport in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi. Among those that you […]
LGBTQ Workplace Equality Wins in the Courts: Stay Informed About Recent Title VII Civil Rights Act Decisions
March 12, 2018—In the last two weeks, the LGBTQ community and its allies have celebrated two momentous rulings in favor of LGBTQ workplace equality. While Title VII of The Civil […]
Erin’s Letters: Global Voices
As an American who has worked overseas in an environment where it’s not OK to be out, I personally know the courage – and sometimes the risk – that it […]
Keeping Up With the Out & Equal Global Fellows
Keeping Up With the Out & Equal Global Fellows
In 2017, Out & Equal launched its inaugural Global Fellowship, a six-week intensive program designed to empower advocates for LGBTQ workplace equality around the world. Fellows spent the majority […]
Erin’s Letters: Erin’s First Message
Wow—what a start! I feel so welcomed by the team at Out & Equal and our supporters around the world! During my first week, I was reminded of my […]