Issue #47 Monday, 08 July 2024
Welcome to issue 47 of the LGBT Great News Digest, a short briefing on the 5 LGBTQ+ news stories you need to know about. We hope that you had an inspiring Pride Month! The importance of ‘Pride after Pride’ lies in your ongoing commitment to visibility, inclusion, and the continuous advocacy for equality and acceptance every single day. As always, here are your 3 LGBT Great updates: 2 - Inspire and empower! Nominate a person for Project 1000’s Top 30 Under 30 2024. Let’s celebrate your rising stars together. Check out this issue’s five news stories below and watch out for our next Digest issue on Monday, 22nd July. Let’s work together to channel Pride all year round! Best wishes, LGBT Great Team ___ Enjoyed this Digest? Click HERE to provide your feedback.
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| 1. New report finds 77% companies investing in DE&I initiatives |
| A Q2 2024 ManGroup survey of 3,150 employers in India found that 77% of employers were investing in DE&I initiatives. Additionally, 43% of companies also reported that internal leadership development programs had been the most effective in retaining and securing diverse talent. _____ Our View: Research by FleishmanHillard found that while 89% of Indian respondents are familiar with DE&I topics, a concerning one-third admit to being passive bystanders when faced with DE&I challenges.
This certainly highlights the need for continued focus on intersectional allyship and LGBTQ+ DE&I in emerging financial markets like India, where the opportunity for impactful workplace change remains significant.
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| 2. 90% of young LGBTQ+ Britons believe Pride month is important |
| On 28 June, YouGov published data revealing the sentiment of 16–24-year-old LGBTQ+ Britons. 90% of the 545 respondents considered Pride to be "an important month". 50% also said that Pride was a both a protest and a celebration. _____ Our View: A Justlikeus study found that LGBTQ+ young people were three times more likely to self-harm and twice more likely to have depression. These sobering findings further reflect the cruciality of Pride month for young LGBTQ+ people to help affirm their own identity and connect with the wider community.
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| 3. Congolese Justice Minister orders the arrest of LGBTQ+ allies |
| On 15 June 2024, the newly appointed Congolese Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, ordered the prosecutor general to arrest people who advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. _____ Our View: A 2023 study conducted in Kinshasa town found that nearly half (44.3%) of the LGBTQ+ population was met with rejection, the majority of which constituted homophobic harassment. This concerning statistic reflects the precarious situation for LGBTQ+ individuals in the DRC, where the constitution neither prohibits nor protects same-sex relations.
Constant Mutamba's attacks on both the LGBTQ+ community and their allies further exemplify the repressive sentiment hindering LGBTQ+ rights and protections in the country.
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| 4. New research shows Rhode Island safest state for LGBTQ+ people |
| On 20 June 2024, a new study was released by SafeHome, which found that Rhode Island was the safest state for LGBTQ+ people based on the scale and comprehensiveness of LGBTQ+ protections combined with low levels of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes. South Dakota came in last. _____ Our View: 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were passed in 2023, and 527* have already been introduced in the US legislature in 2024. From a macro-lens, the US is erasing LGBTQ+ rights and protections. However, because of the federal political structure, states possess significant power to exercise protections in their jurisdictions.
This is exemplified in Rhode Island’s legislation, which hosts robust LGBTQ+ protections. A similar framework (Embassy model/When-in-Rome model) can be implemented for organisations that have a presence in LGBTQ+-vulnerable jurisdictions. To understand how you can implement these frameworks, contact us at members@lgbtgreat.com
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| 5. Nearly 50% people globally viewed their city or area as a “good place” for LGB+ people to live |
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Gallup's 2023 data reveals that nearly half of the global population considers their city or area a welcoming place for LGB+ individuals. Norway tops the list with 92% acceptance rates. Senegal was at the bottom with a 1% acceptance rate. _____ Our View: These data points epitomise the disparate lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people based on their residence. The implementation of a consistent set of baseline global legislations intended to protect LGBTQ+ people remains imperative, as recommended by the UNRCRs. |
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