August & September 2023 Updates & Insights!
September 14, 2023 | ISSUE 07
August & September 2023 Updates & Insights!
September 14, 2023 | ISSUE 07
PRESS RELEASE: INTERPRIDE GRANTED CONSULTATIVE STATUS AT THE UNITED NATIONS
(SEPTEMBER 13, 2023) — On 7 June 2023, InterPride was granted consultative status at the United Nations through the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). After a process that lasted more than five years, this is a vital and extraordinary recognition of the importance of Prides worldwide.
After a process that lasted more than five years, this is a vital and extraordinary recognition of the importance of Prides worldwide.
“InterPride now further elevates the realities of LGBTQI+ Pride Organizers in UN institutions. The process has been long and challenging. We are thankful for the individuals within InterPride who have generously supported this work that makes us one of the few LGBTQI+ organizations with the access to speak and participate at the UN,” said Hadi Damien and Natalie Thompson, Co-Presidents of InterPride.
ECOSOC Consultative Status means InterPride can now access United Nations spaces, engage with UN mechanisms to advocate for LGBTQI+ peoples’ rights, and deliver written statements and oral presentations. The status is essential to bring the voices of Pride organizers into the United Nations.
“Each day at InterPride, we stand up for LGBTQI+ people and their right to live and safely gather in spaces free from violence and discrimination. Now, we can support our members in their fight to gather, change hearts and minds, and build a world where LGBTQI+ people are free and equal through the hard-fought-for ability to uplift voices at the United Nations. I am excited for what we can do together,” highlighted Richard Brethour-Bell, InterPride’s Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
InterPride has led global, regional, and national human rights actions through its Human Rights committee for over 15 years. To leverage the access opportunities for Pride Organizers to advocate at the United Nations, InterPride is establishing a Pride Advocacy Program. The program will help raise the voice of Pride organizers at International human rights mechanisms and partner with organizations advocating for the rights of LGBTQI+ people in various spaces, including the United Nations Human Rights Council and General Assembly.
“In the face of growing and coordinated anti-rights actions against LGBTI people in countries worldwide, it is vital that InterPride brings the voices of Pride organizers and members organizations into United Nations spaces. I am honored to have led the process for InterPride to gain consultative status that allows our movements to document human rights violations against LGBTI people and advocate for the safety and protection of LGBTQI+ people when they gather in protest and celebration,” shared J. Andrew Baker, UN Advocacy Coordinator at InterPride.
Around the globe, Pride organizers face violence, discrimination, and violations of LGBTQI+ human, economic, cultural, and social rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Pride organizers uphold the Universal Declaration for LGBTQI+ people through marches, peaceful protests, acts of visibility, and other programming. These frontline activists advocate and fight daily for their governments to uphold the right of freedom of peaceful assembly and association for LGBTQI+ people.
In the coming year, InterPride plans to conduct a series of stakeholder dialogues with member organizations and Pride organizers to determine the priority goals of the advocacy program. In addition, InterPride will formalize partnerships with other LGBTQI+-led and LGBTI-supportive organizations delivering actions within the mechanisms of the United Nations. By the end of 2024, InterPride plans to attend UN meetings and strengthen relationships with member states regularly. The organization will deliver member-informed statements at the UN Human Rights Council that bring awareness to the experiences of LGBTQI+ people globally in their fight to realize the right of freedom of peaceful assembly and the right to life, liberty, and security.
The InterPride team who has worked on the ECOSOC application features the here-above quoted individuals, as well as other InterPride’s Officers, namely: former Board Member & initiator of the ECOSOC application procedure Frank van Dalen; former Co-Presidents Sue Doster, Brett Hayhoe, Julian Sanjivan, and Linda DeMarco; former Board Member Michelle Irimia; and incumbent Treasurer Dave Wait.
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MEDIA CONTACTS
For media inquiries, please email copresidents@interpride.org.
2023 Candidate Nominations
Step Up, Lean In, Create Change
The following three-year term (2023–2026) officer positions on the InterPride Board of Directors will be up for election this year:
- One (1) Co-President, (trans, nonbinary, gender fluid / nonconforming-identified)
- Two (2) Vice Presidents, Global Outreach and Partnership Management
- One (1) Treasurer
Each position will serve a three (3) year term from November 2023 — November 2026.
Click Here to read more about the open position's responsibilities.
Click Here to apply for a board position.
Global Gala 2nd Report, September 2023
The second report about the InterPride 40th anniversary Gala is published. As the figures it mentions will change depending on upcoming sponsorship contracts, the document is therefore a work-in-progress. The Board Members and the Project Managers answer questions sent to the Board, and provide their backgrounds, followed by a few observations we share with you in good faith and will.
Register for a webinar session today!
In preparation for the InterPride Annual General Meeting and World Conference in San Diego, CA, we are offering three webinar sessions to meet with members beforehand to answer questions and provide important updates.
These webinar sessions will allow us to step into the GM&WC, focus on networking, share best practices, and spearhead conversations.
InterPride proudly serves our members and looks forward to a robust and productive conference!
Human Rights & Diversity Committee Updates
InterPride Global Trans Task Force
The initial meeting of the IPGTTF was held on Sunday, August 20th, and was a great success. Participants were from the USA, Canada, Kenya, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many others expressed their regrets and plan to attend our next meeting. We discussed why the task force is necessary, its mission/vision, goals, structure, and suggested means of communication.
The mission and vision of the IPGTTF are to provide education, all available support, and advocacy on transgender issues that improve the quality of life and well-being of the global transgender community and to celebrate those lives. A WhatsApp group was created in addition to email communications that will be used due to unstable internet connections in some regions of the world.
We brainstormed on different topics and ways to assist each other and achieve the goals of the IPGTTF. Attendees agreed that the IPGTTF should meet monthly to start getting it up and running and reassess as we move forward.
Meeting days and times are going to be staggered so all time zones can be taken into consideration. Please join us at our next meeting on Saturday, September 16th, at 12 pm CST, when IPGTTF roles will be discussed. If you want to join the IPGTTF, click this link.
I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.
Jordan Braxton (she/her)
Ready to make a big impact?
InterPride seeks volunteers to join our Human Rights & Diversity Committee and Global Trans Task Force. Individuals need not be directly affiliated with an InterPride member organization to join. Please fill out the form; one of our dedicated volunteers will contact you shortly.
Richard is taking the lead to hear from members on improving and making InterPride a stronger organization.
InterPride brings together Pride organizations from around the world, therefore contributing to the global coordination of Pride efforts. InterPride has over 375 member organizations in over 70 countries, and its work impacts millions worldwide.
InterPride is proud to Partner with the #TransPeopleAreLoved and include the campaign on our social media pages, website, and by encouraging our members to join!
No one should have to suffer from hate for who they are and the #TransPeopleAreLoved campaign is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to show their solidarity with the Trans community.
Conference Updates! Register Before The Rate Goes Up!
Register today for InterPride’s Annual General Meeting & World Conference hosted by San Diego Pride October 25–29, 2023!
InterPride 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Shirts!
Specially made by Martinu Schneegass to celebrate InterPride’s 40th Anniversary!
About the design, from the artist, Martinu Schneegass:
“Years ago I heard that the coat of a shaman was not just a status symbol and a representation of his function as a shaman etc. but was seen as a membrane between two universes or two levels of consciousness. This triggered my idea of creating “energy shirts” that are more than just forms of covering up, looking attractive or protection against weather, status symbol etc, but a representation of the consciousness and energy of the person who wears it. In the past I have experienced that someone would change noticeably depending on which of my shirt designs he/she would put on. So, I want to increase peoples sense of vitality and playfulness with the shirts. How exactly that happens, is a function of the interaction of each individual’s personality and the energy of the shirt. It is like a bit of transformative magic.
When looking for a visual language to express vitality and energy, I came across fractals. By working with programs that generate graphic versions of fractals I capture some of those images and manipulate them further in Photoshop to create designs that flatters the body, emphasizes the face etc.
For InterPride I created 2 shirts that include the colors of the rainbow:
“Fire and Water” (IP-1) is more vibrant, louder, ecstatic
“Opal” (IP-2) is more subdued, subtle and intricate.”
“Fire and Water”
“Opal”
Click Here To Get A Shirt Today!
*USA shipping available, if you are located outside of the USA, please email ask.comms@interpride.org to make arrangements for shipping. We will have shirts during the upcoming Conference in October if you prefer to wait until then.
Grants Programs Are LIVE!
Visit interpride.org/grants to apply!
Click Here To Learn More About Our Grants Programs
This survey aims to allow our members to provide input and feedback and help us serve you better. We appreciate your time in advance. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for participating.
Happy Socks
For the third successive year, Happy Socks commemorates their ongoing partnership with InterPride!
Through an always-on donation program, InterPride receives 10% of the profits from all products in the Happy Socks Pride collection sold throughout the year.
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A Conversation On Ballroom | Always Walk With Pride 2023 | Happy Socks
Podcast Updates!
InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, powered by InterPride, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community!
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InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, is distributed on: Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple, Google, Anchor, Breaker, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Stitcher, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Tune In, Goodpods, Castro, Deezer, PodFriend, Player FM, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, and Zencastr!
Want to contribute as a guest? Visit www.interpride.org/podcastcontributor
Racism & Oppression Awareness News
Is Racial ‘Color-Blindness’ Possible?
Illustration by The Atlantic
“True color-blindness isn’t easy. It takes familiarity and practice,” one reader argues.
Five Books That Examine Racism and Prejudice in the American Legal System
BookTrib.| Photo From BookTrib.
As tensions continue to rise across American political lines, one particularly incendiary topic is the discussion of the US legal system.
Yale study: Asian-American medical students experience racism
Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, was conducted at 17 U.S. medical schools by Dr. David Yang, a fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
Studying the past can help shape a better future, panelists say
Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
Discussion of race in American features ‘New York Times’ columnist Jamelle Bouie, civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill, and Baltimore Museum of Art director Asma Naeem
Upcoming Important Dates
- EuroPride 2023 | Hosted in Valletta, Malta: September 7–17, 2023
- Membership Webinar Session 1, September 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM GMT
- Membership Webinar Session 2, September 24, 2023 | 6:00 PM GMT
- Membership Webinar Session 3, October 1, 2023 | 12:00 AM GMT
- EPOA AGM | Hosted in Cardiff, UK by Pride Cymru: October 14–15, 2023
- InterPride World Conference & General Meeting 2023 | San Diego, California, US: October 25–29, 2023
- USAP Conference | Las Vegas, Nevada, US: February/March 2024
- FCP AGM | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada: March 2024
- EuroPride 2024 | Hosted in Thessaloniki, Greece: June 21–29, 2024
- InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2024: Dates TBD
- EuroPride 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal: Dates TBA
- WorldPride D.C. | Washington, D.C., USA: May 23 — June 8, 2025
- WorldPride Amsterdam | Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 2026
Donor Circle & Partnership Opportunities
Are you interested in our Donor Circle or Partnership Opportunities? Reach out, and we can discuss these very exciting programs with you! Click here to learn more about our Donor Circle & Partnership Opportunities.
Questions about our programs? Please feel free to email donate@interpride.org.
2022 Annual Report
InterPride’s 2022 Annual Report is LIVE! Click on the image to see our achievements from 2022!
Feedback & Suggestions
Want to provide feedback or suggestions? Let us know! We want to hear from you.
Click Here to Submit Feedback or Suggestions
Types of Membership
- Full Members of the Organization shall, if in good standing, have access to all membership benefits and have full voting privileges on all matters within its purview.
- *Associate Members** is a membership for organizations not meeting the requirement of being a not-for-profit organization. Associate Members of the Organization shall have access to limited membership benefits and shall not have voting privileges on any matter being considered by the Membership.
- *Membership dues for Associate Members are based on the organization’s gross income of your organization’s previous fiscal year and are double the dues of those for not-for-profit organizations.
- Affiliate Members such as Pride Networks and Partners of the Organization shall have access to limited membership benefits and shall not have voting privileges on any matter being considered by the Membership.
- Provisional Members are on a trial period and is for any Pride Organization that has not produced a Pride Event within a 15-month period prior to the Annual General Meeting & World Conference of InterPride. Provisional Members of the Organization shall have access to all membership benefits and shall not have voting privileges on any matter being considered by the Membership.
- Joint Members of the European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA), Fierté Canada Pride (FCP) and the United States Association of Prides (USAP) are also members of InterPride through a joint membership agreement.
- OECD are offered Full Membership / Associate Membership / Provisional Membership for organizations with annual revenues of $0 — $25,000 from Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries. The list of countries under each category are updated by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).
Learn More About Becoming A Member
Pride 365
Pride 365 is a global partner of InterPride. We believe that the LGBTQIA+ community deserves to be supported all year round, not only during the Pride season. Pride 365 chose its name to symbolize this mission.
Pride 365 works with businesses committed to making the lives of the LGBTQIA+ community better both within their own businesses and in wider society.
The partners of Pride 365 are judged on their authenticity and commitment to continuous incremental improvement year on year.
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Thank you to our Partners in Pride!
USAP opens call for candidates for the Board of Directors
The United States Association of Prides will hold an election this fall for its Board of Directors. This email newsletter contains important information about this call for nominations, open positions, duties for positions, and information on revised districts.
Thank you to our valued Partners!
Member Benefit Partners
Learn More About InterPride!
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