#AM_Equality Tipsheet: December 10, 2019
HRC HONORS THE 71ST ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: “This year, in nearly every part of the world, we have seen advocates secure landmark victories for our community,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “But we also continue to see systemic oppression and violence toward LGBTQ people around the world and a White House whose own indifference and actions are putting countless people at risk. We must recommit ourselves to advancing the global movement for equality and building a world where every person can thrive no matter what country they call home.” More from HRC.
As we commemorate the 71st anniversary of #HumanRightsDay, let’s continue to help build a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community. t.co/aXpU944IGt pic.twitter.com/C3Qio4JxIB
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 10, 2019
HRC FOUNDATION KICKS OFF SECOND WORKPLACE LGBT INCLUSION SURVEY IN CHILE: Yesterday, Fundación Iguales joined HRC in launching the second HRC Equidad CL: Programa de Equidad Laboral survey evaluating LGBT-inclusive policies and best practices at major Chilean employers. “Business leaders in Chile are driving critical progress for our community by building workplaces that are inclusive and welcoming to all,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). Read more from HRC in English and Español.
In partnership with @IgualesChile, @HRC launched our 2nd #HRCEquidadCL — a survey evaluating LGBT-inclusive policies at major Chilean employers. Excited to see how #HRCEquidadCL has been a powerful instrument for positive change in Chile & the region. t.co/3rNQHLTq1v
— Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) December 9, 2019
MORE THAN 50 LGBTQ, PUBLIC HEALTH AND HIV & AIDS PREVENTION ORGS SEND LETTER TO FACEBOOK DEMANDING REMOVAL OF MISLEADING PREP ADS: “PrEP can save lives and has been shown to be effective at blocking HIV transmission,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “Facebook and Instagram should not allow misinformation to flourish on their platforms, especially when it comes to people’s health and well-being. These dangerous ads should be removed and banned from running in the future.” Read more from The Advocate.
TUESDAY TWEET — MEGAN RAPINOE IS SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S 2019 SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: We stan a legend. Read more from Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) at SI.
“I’m more than an athlete, I’m more than just Megan Rapinoe the soccer player.”
2019 Sportsperson of the Year, @mPinoe isn’t afraid to use her platform as a vehicle for change and progress ��
Presented by @Symetra pic.twitter.com/fBWJULAWfU
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 9, 2019
NEW YORK CITY REACHES GOAL IN FIGHTING HIV & AIDS — TWO YEARS EARLY: “The target, originally set for 2020 by UNAIDS and known as 90-90-90, represents the percentage of people with HIV who know their status, who are on treatment and whose viral load is suppressed,” writes Michael Nedelman. Read more from CNN.
MERRIAM-WEBSTER ANNOUNCES ‘THEY’ AS THE 2019 WORD OF THE YEAR: More from Merriam-Webster.
They: Gender-neutral singular pronoun.
Also see: @MerriamWebster‘s #WordOfTheYear t.co/PWrARg50gR
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 10, 2019
NASHUA, N.H. SCHOOLS HAVE APPROVED A POLICY THAT AFFIRMS AND SUPPORTS TRANSGENDER STUDENTS: More from the New Hampshire Union Leader.
IN TEEN VOGUE, REINA GATTUSO WRITES ABOUT THE HIGH RATES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE FACED BY BISEXUAL WOMEN: “When I came out as bi, I didn’t just feel the fear associated with being a member of a marginalized community. I felt shame, as though my identity was vaguely scandalous,” says Gattuso (@reinagattuso). “It’s a reality faced by bisexual women in American culture, and it’s called hypersexualization… This false belief increases the likelihood that dangerous folks will target bi women to sexually assault.” Read the full piece from Teen Vogue (warning — discussion of sexual assault and violence at link).
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HRC CONGRATULATES LGBTQ AND ALLIED NOMINEES FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBES & CRITICS CHOICE!
- Golden Globe noms include: Billy Porter (@theebillyporter); Cynthia Erivo (@CynthiaEriVo); Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette); Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT); Beanie Feldstein (@BeanieFeldstein); and the cast and crew of “Rocketman” (@rocketmanmovie).
- Critics Choice noms include: Billy Porter (@theebillyporter); Dan Levy (@danjlevy); Nico Santos (@nicosantos); Mj Rodriguez (@MjRodriguez7); Asia Kate Dillon (@AsiaKateDillon); and Wanda Sykes (iamwandasykes).
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
DESPITE PROTESTS FROM TRANS PEOPLE AND ALLIES IN INDIA, INDIAN PRESIDENT RAM NATH KOVIND SIGNS BILL INTO LAW: Advocates argued that the bill is harmful to the trans community, and asked the President not to approve it. More from The News Minute.
SAME-SEX COUPLE IN SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, ATTACKED BY THREE PEOPLE SHOUTING ANTI-LGBTQ SLURS: More from PinkNews (warning — description of violence at link).
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
PinkNews reports that the number of people on Tinder identifying with a gender other than “man” or “woman” is rising
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