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Dear John,

Our new report is out.

“Queering Democracy: The Global Elections in 2024 and How LGBTIQ People Fared. ([link removed]) ”

It maps electoral dynamics across 60 countries and the European Union. It shows how queer communities took part, held the line, and where systems failed us.

One truth runs through the data. Hate was on the ballot. Political actors used LGBTIQ people as a wedge in at least 51 of the 60 countries we studied. Sometimes it crossed into hate speech and calls to violence.

Another truth? We showed up for democracy. From the July uprising in Bangladesh to anti-authoritarian protests in Türkiye, LGBTIQ people defended the basic rules that keep everyone safe.

Barriers remain. Criminalizing laws, the absence of legal gender recognition, gendered polling practices, and safety risks kept people from registering or voting. Still, communities organized, ran, and voted.

Read the Report and Outright’s Recommendations ([link removed])

They are written for election bodies, monitors, lawmakers, parties, civil society, and donors. They are practical and ready to apply.

Thank you for reading and for the work you do to keep elections safe and open to all. Reply to this email to keep the conversation going or provide us with feedback. Together, we are on a mission for better LGBTIQ lives.

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In solidarity,

Neela Ghoshal (any pronouns)

Senior Director of Law, Policy & Research

Outright International

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