Rome to Host the 2027 InterPride General Meeting & World Conference

Rome will host the 45th GM&WC of InterPride in 2027, bringing together organizers, activists, and Pride leaders from all over the world. The bid, promoted by Roma Pride and Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli, was selected at the latest InterPride Conference, reaffirming Rome’s historic role in the global LGBTQIA+ movement.

More than 25 years after WorldPride 2000, the Eternal City becomes once again a hub of visibility, unity and solidarity. The program will include workshops, plenaries, cultural events, networking, exchanges with numerous delegates from over 400 organizations, and caucuses dedicated to trans, non-binary, GNC, intersex and BIPOC communities.

Rick André and Rahul Upadhyay, Co-Presidents of InterPride, state:
“Rome 2027 will be a unique moment of collaboration, learning, and inspiration for the entire global movement. We look forward to building together on the legacy of those who came before us.”

Mario Colamarino, President of Circolo Mario Mieli and Spokesperson for Roma Pride, adds:
“Hosting the 2027 GM&WC is a great honor and a responsibility. Rome will become a political, social, and cultural laboratory — an opportunity to strengthen our community and prepare for the challenges ahead.”

Registration opens October 2026

Roma ospiterà il Congresso Mondiale dei Pride 2027

Roma accoglierà nel 2027 la 45ª Annual General Meeting & World Conference (GM&WC) di InterPride, il Congresso Mondiale che riunisce organizzatori, attivisti e Pride da ogni angolo del pianeta. La candidatura è stata promossa dal Roma Pride e dal Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale “Mario Mieli”, e la città eterna è stata scelta nell’ultimo Congresso di InterPride, confermando il ruolo storico e politico di Roma nel movimento per i diritti LGBTQIA+.

Le registrazioni apriranno ad Ottobre 2026

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With the Officer elections having closed on 28 November 2023, we would like to welcome the following Pride organizers to the InterPride Board of Directors:

Co-President: Rahul Upadhyay (they/them), Gandhinagar Queer Pride Foundation, India

Treasurer: Mark Liberson (he/him), Chicago Pride Fest, USA

Vice President of Global Outreach: Nicholas Rodriguez (he/him), Pride SV — ELSALVADORG, El Salvador

Vice President of Global Outreach: Steve Taylor (he/him), Copenhagen Pride, Denmark

We congratulate them and look forward to the addition of their viewpoints and knowledge in contributing to InterPride’s global impact and with the support of our membership.

Also approved were the 2023 Plenary minutes from the General Meeting & World Conference, plus the 2024 Budget.

We also acknowledge the outgoing officers: Linda DeMarco, Marsha H. Levine, and Dave Wait, and thank them for their many contributions and years of service on the Board of Directors.

Yours in Pride,

Natalie Thompson and Hadi Damien, InterPride Co-Presidents

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InterPride is an international organization that advances the Pride movement, providing global support through their Solidarity, Humanitarian Aid, and Scholarship Funding programs. Equal rights for global LGBTQIA+ communities are central to our purpose and work.

In 2023, InterPride awarded over $50,000 in the form of grants and scholarships!

Donate $75 or more to our #GivingTuesday and receive a 40th-anniversary InterPride limited edition T-SHIRT while supplies last!*

*While supplies last. Limited quantities are available. Please note, the normal shipping window for your thank-you gift is 2–3 weeks. We appreciate your patience, as there may be unexpected delays with shipping.

BECOME A SUSTAINING DONOR.

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Your monthly gift will help InterPride provide funding and grants around the world.

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Your generosity will tremendously impact InterPride, supporting our global community.

Did you know that InterPride is now part of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Advisory Panel?

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. Read here for more information.

About InterPride

A little video about us.

InterPride brings together Pride organizations from around the world, as well as regional, national, and local Pride networks, therefore contributing to the global coordination of Pride efforts. InterPride has over 375 member organizations in over 70 countries. Its work impacts millions worldwide through our members. InterPride is also the owner and licensor of the WorldPride™ brand and InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, the official podcast powered by InterPride.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAN DIEGO, OCTOBER 23, 2023–381 delegates representing 139 Pride organizations from 32 countries across the world will be flocking to San Diego to network, share knowledge, engage with each other, and work on the business of their organization, InterPride, in the frame of its 41st annual General Meeting & World Conference (GM&WC).

The GM&WC features high-level sessions and networking opportunities to help Pride organizers better understand their dynamics, acknowledge diversity, recognize their respective manifold realities, and foster a climate of encouragement and healthy exchanges of ideas.

The Co-Presidents of InterPride, Hadi Damien and Natalie Thompson, said: “We’re delighted to be back in San Diego after 40 years, and we say a big THANK YOU to San Diego Pride and to the InterPride team for pulling this event together.”

“InterPride is not just an assembly of global advocates; it is an annual culmination of our shared legacy, a reaffirmation of our collective strength, and a testament to the power of unity forged out of our vibrantly diverse communities,” stated Fernando Lopez, San Diego Pride executive director. “It’s an honor to be part of an organization that helped lay InterPride’s foundation and to host the 40th-anniversary return of the conference to our beautiful city.”

59 workshops, 8 caucuses, 2 plenaries, social events, and other open spaces and moments offer Pride delegates the opportunity to meet, share ideas, feedback, and desires for a better future.

Our collective hope is that by the end of the GM&WC, Pride delegates would have built stronger connections, broaden their horizons, developed their leadership, and become better equipped to engage with all that affects the realities of Pride organizers all over the world.

As InterPride rounds out its 40th year, this GM&WC is an opportunity for Pride organizers to meet new members that have joined the organization, and to see the many familiar and returning faces.

InterPride was founded in 1982 by Marsha H. Levine* from the Boston Lesbian/Gay Pride Committee, Rick Turner from San Francisco Pride, and Doug Moore* from San Diego Pride.

Founding Members hail from the following organizations: Pride Chicago (Rich Pfeiffer), Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (Tony Gambino, Dave Colle, AJanet Love*, Brian O’Dell*, Fred Goldhaber, R. Paul Martin*), Christopher Street West/LA (George Piazzi*, Sean Johnson, Sharon Tobin*, Cheryl Ruddy), and San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Committee (Glenne McElhenny*, Konstantin Bertlandt).

Individuals whose names are marked with an asterisk (*) are the only surviving ones.

List of the 32 countries of the participating Pride organizations in alphabetical order: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, India, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, México, Nepal, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela.

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Wherever you are, your authenticity should be respected and honored 365 days a year. All our struggles aren’t the same, but what is the same is our desire to live authentically without fear or danger.

LGBTQ+ History Month is October 1–31 and, in some countries, is celebrated to coincide with National Coming Out Day on 11 October. Take it to the next level. Donate to help support InterPride’s work internationally.

BECOME A SUSTAINING DONOR.

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Your monthly gift will help InterPride provide funding and grants around the world.

MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

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Your generosity will tremendously impact InterPride, supporting our global community.

Did you know that InterPride is now part of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Advisory Panel?

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. Read here for more information.

About InterPride

A little video about us.

InterPride brings together Pride organizations from around the world, as well as regional, national, and local Pride networks, therefore contributing to the global coordination of Pride efforts. InterPride has over 375 member organizations in over 70 countries. Its work impacts millions worldwide through our members. InterPride is also the owner and licensor of the WorldPride™ brand and InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, the official podcast powered by InterPride.

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The deadline to apply is fast approaching! | El plazo de presentación de candidaturas se acerca rápidamente. | La date limite de dépôt des candidatures approche à grands pas ! | O prazo para se candidatar está a aproximar-se rapidamente!

Step Up, Lean In, Create Change

Candidate Call For 2023 Board of Director Officer Nominations

REMINDER: Nomination period CLOSES on 26 September 2023 at 15:00 GMT

English

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

Click Here to read the Board position’s responsibilities in English.

Each position will serve a three (3) year term from November 2023 — November 2026.

Those candidates who have attended two (2) of the previous three (3) General Meetings & World Conferences, including the one coming up this year in San Diego, CA, USA, are eligible.

The nomination period CLOSES on 26 September 2023 at 15:00 GMT.

As per the amendment to the Bylaws approved by the membership in November 2021, there will be no nominations taken from the floor during the General Meeting & World Conference.

This form requires each candidate to fill out and submit the following NO LATER THAN 26 September 2023, 15:00 GMT:

• A Letter of Intent — for which role are you seeking election and why?
• A Letter of Endorsement from a full-member organization (in good standing*) with which you are affiliated
• Your 400-word maximum combined Candidate Statement and Biography
• A good quality 4-color headshot (a 3-inch x 5-inch minimum is recommended)
• Three references, their titles, and full contact information
• A CV or current resume (optional)

*A full-member organization is considered to be in good standing if their membership dues were fully paid up by 01 January 2023 or have been restored by 26 August 2023.

Click here to apply

Dar el paso, apoyarse, crear el cambio

Convocatoria para la presentación de candidaturas a la Junta Directiva de 2023

RECORDATORIO: El plazo de presentación de candidaturas SE CIERRA el 26 de septiembre de 2023 a las 15:00 GMT

Español

Este año se elegirán los siguientes cargos de tres años (2023–2026) en la Junta Directiva de InterPride:

• Un (1) Copresidente, (trans, no binario, género fluido / no conformista-identificado)
• Dos (2) Vicepresidentes de Alcance Mundial y Gestión de Asociaciones
• Un (1) Tesorero

Haga clic aquí para leer las responsabilidades de la Junta en español.

Cada puesto tendrá una duración de tres (3) años, de noviembre de 2023 a noviembre de 2026.

Serán elegibles aquellos candidatos que hayan asistido a dos (2) de las tres (3) Asambleas Generales y Conferencias Mundiales anteriores, incluida la que se celebrará este año en San Diego, CA, EE.UU.

El periodo de presentación de candidaturas SE CERRARÁ el 26 de septiembre de 2023 a las 15:00 GMT.

De acuerdo con la enmienda a los Estatutos aprobada por los miembros en noviembre de 2021, no se aceptarán candidaturas durante la Asamblea General y la Conferencia Mundial.

Este formulario requiere que cada candidato rellene y envíe lo siguiente NO MÁS TARDE DEL 26 de septiembre de 2023, a las 15:00 GMT:

• Una Carta de Intenciones — ¿para qué función desea ser elegido y por qué?
• Una carta de apoyo de una organización miembro de pleno derecho (en regla*) a la que esté afiliado.
• Su declaración y biografía combinadas de 400 palabras como máximo.
• Un retrato de buena calidad a 4 colores (se recomienda un mínimo de 3 x 5 pulgadas)
• Tres referencias, sus títulos e información de contacto completa
• Un CV o currículum actual (opcional)

*Se considera que una organización miembro de pleno derecho está al corriente de pago si sus cuotas de afiliación estaban totalmente pagadas antes del 1 de enero de 2023 o han sido restablecidas antes del 26 de agosto de 2023.

Haga clic aquí para presentar su candidatura

S’engager, s’appuyer, créer le changement

Appel à candidatures pour la désignation des membres du conseil d’administration pour 2023

RAPPEL : La période de candidature se termine le 26 septembre 2023 à 15:00 GMT

Français

Les postes de direction suivants, d’une durée de trois ans (2023–2026), au sein du conseil d’administration d’InterPride, seront à pourvoir cette année :

• Un (1) coprésident, (trans, nonbinaire, fluide de genre / non conforme-identifié).
• Deux (2) vice-présidents, chargés de la sensibilisation au niveau mondial et de la gestion des partenariats
• Un (1) trésorier

Cliquez ici pour lire les responsabilités du Conseil d’administration en français.

Chaque poste aura un mandat de trois (3) ans, de novembre 2023 à novembre 2026.

Les candidats qui ont participé à deux (2) des trois (3) dernières assemblées générales et conférences mondiales, y compris celle qui aura lieu cette année à San Diego, CA, USA, sont éligibles.

La période de nomination se termine le 26 septembre 2023 à 15:00 GMT.

Conformément à l’amendement au règlement approuvé par les membres en novembre 2021, il n’y aura pas de nomination par l’assemblée pendant la réunion générale et la conférence mondiale.

Ce formulaire exige que chaque candidat remplisse et soumette les documents suivants AU PLUS TARD le 26 septembre 2023, 15:00 GMT :

• Une lettre d’intention — pour quel rôle souhaitez-vous être élu et pourquoi ?
• Une lettre d’appui d’une organisation membre à part entière (en règle*) à laquelle vous êtes affilié(e).
• Votre déclaration de candidature et votre biographie, d’une longueur maximale de 400 mots.
• Une photo de bonne qualité en quadrichromie (un minimum de 3 pouces x 5 pouces est recommandé).
• Trois références, leur titre et leurs coordonnées complètes
• Un CV (facultatif)

*Une organisation membre à part entière est considérée comme étant en règle si ses cotisations ont été entièrement payées au 1er janvier 2023 ou ont été rétablies au 26 août 2023.

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Avançar, apoiar-se, criar mudanças

Convite à apresentação de candidaturas para o Conselho de Administração de 2023

LEMBRETE: O período de nomeação termina a 26 de setembro de 2023 às 15:00 GMT

Portuguese

Os seguintes cargos de três anos (2023–2026) no Conselho de Administração da InterPride serão eleitos este ano:

• Um (1) Co-Presidente, (trans, não binário, fluido de género / não conformado-identificado)
• Dois (2) Vice-presidentes, Divulgação Global e Gestão de Parcerias
• Um (1) Tesoureiro

Clique aqui para ler as responsabilidades do cargo de Diretor em português.

Cada cargo terá um mandato de três (3) anos, de novembro de 2023 a novembro de 2026.

São elegíveis os candidatos que tenham participado em duas (2) das três (3) Assembleias Gerais e Conferências Mundiais anteriores, incluindo a que se realizará este ano em San Diego, CA, EUA.

O período de nomeação termina a 26 de setembro de 2023 às 15:00 GMT.

De acordo com a alteração dos Estatutos aprovada pelos membros em novembro de 2021, não haverá nomeações durante a Assembleia Geral e a Conferência Mundial.

Este formulário exige que cada candidato preencha e envie o seguinte, o mais tardar até 26 de setembro de 2023, às 15:00 GMT:

• Uma Carta de Intenções — para que função pretende ser eleito e porquê?
• Uma carta de apoio de uma organização membro de pleno direito (em boa situação*) com a qual esteja afiliado
• A sua declaração e biografia de candidato com um máximo de 400 palavras
• Uma fotografia a 4 cores de boa qualidade (recomenda-se um mínimo de 3 x 5 polegadas)
• Três referências, respectivos títulos e informações de contacto completas
• Um CV ou currículo atual (opcional)

*Considera-se que uma organização membro de pleno direito está em situação regular se as suas quotas estiverem totalmente pagas até 1 de janeiro de 2023 ou tiverem sido repostas até 26 de agosto de 2023.

Clique aqui para se candidatar

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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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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.

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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!

• 23 September 2023 | 2:00 PM GMT
• 24 September 2023 | 6:00 PM GMT
• 01 October 2023 | 12:00 AM GMT

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)

Application Link

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.

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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!

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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”

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*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!

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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.

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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.

A Conversation On Ballroom | Always Walk With Pride 2023 | Happy Socks

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Podcast Updates!

InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, powered by InterPride, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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2022 Annual Report

InterPride’s 2022 Annual Report is LIVE! Click on the image to see our achievements from 2022!

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Feedback & Suggestions

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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).

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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.

Learn More About Pride 365

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.

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Thank you to our valued Partners!

Member Benefit Partners

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Empowering Pride Organizations Worldwide

August & September 2023 Updates & Insights! was originally published in InterPride on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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.

ABOUT INTERPRIDE

InterPride brings together Pride organizations from around the world, as well as regional, national, and local Pride networks, therefore contributing to the global coordination of Pride efforts. InterPride has over 375 member organizations in over 70 countries. Its work impacts millions worldwide through our members. InterPride is also the owner and licensor of the WorldPride™ brand, and InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, the official podcast powered by InterPride.

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Advancing The Global Pride Movement

PRESS RELEASE: INTERPRIDE GRANTED CONSULTATIVE STATUS AT THE UNITED NATIONS was originally published in InterPride on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Step Up, Lean In, Create Change | Dar el paso, apoyarse, crear el cambio | S’engager, s’appuyer, créer le changement | Avançar, apoiar-se, criar mudanças

Step Up, Lean In, Create Change

Candidate Call For 2023 Board of Director Officer Nominations

English

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.

Those candidates who have attended two (2) of the previous three (3) General Meetings & World Conferences, including the one coming up this year in San Diego, CA, USA, are eligible.

The nomination period CLOSES on 26 September 2023 at 15:00 GMT.

As per the amendment to the Bylaws approved by the membership in November 2021, there will be no nominations taken from the floor during the General Meeting & World Conference.

This form requires each candidate to fill out and submit the following NO LATER THAN 26 September 2023, 15:00 GMT:

• A Letter of Intent — for which role are you seeking election and why?
• A Letter of Endorsement from a full-member organization (in good standing*) with which you are affiliated
• Your 400-word maximum combined Candidate Statement and Biography
• A good quality 4-color headshot (a 3-inch x 5-inch minimum is recommended)
• Three references, their titles, and full contact information
• A CV or current resume (optional)

*A full-member organization is considered to be in good standing if their membership dues were fully paid up by 01 January 2023 or have been restored by 26 August 2023.

Click here to apply

Click Here to read more about the open position’s responsibilities.

Dar el paso, apoyarse, crear el cambio

Convocatoria para la presentación de candidaturas a la Junta Directiva de 2023

Español

Este año se elegirán los siguientes cargos de tres años (2023–2026) en la Junta Directiva de InterPride:

• Un (1) Copresidente, (trans, no binario, género fluido / no conformista-identificado)
• Dos (2) Vicepresidentes de Alcance Mundial y Gestión de Asociaciones
• Un (1) Tesorero

Cada puesto tendrá una duración de tres (3) años, de noviembre de 2023 a noviembre de 2026.

Serán elegibles aquellos candidatos que hayan asistido a dos (2) de las tres (3) Asambleas Generales y Conferencias Mundiales anteriores, incluida la que se celebrará este año en San Diego, CA, EE.UU.

El periodo de presentación de candidaturas SE CERRARÁ el 26 de septiembre de 2023 a las 15:00 GMT.

De acuerdo con la enmienda a los Estatutos aprobada por los miembros en noviembre de 2021, no se aceptarán candidaturas durante la Asamblea General y la Conferencia Mundial.

Este formulario requiere que cada candidato rellene y envíe lo siguiente NO MÁS TARDE DEL 26 de septiembre de 2023, a las 15:00 GMT:

• Una Carta de Intenciones — ¿para qué función desea ser elegido y por qué?
• Una carta de apoyo de una organización miembro de pleno derecho (en regla*) a la que esté afiliado.
• Su declaración y biografía combinadas de 400 palabras como máximo.
• Un retrato de buena calidad a 4 colores (se recomienda un mínimo de 3 x 5 pulgadas)
• Tres referencias, sus títulos e información de contacto completa
• Un CV o currículum actual (opcional)

*Se considera que una organización miembro de pleno derecho está al corriente de pago si sus cuotas de afiliación estaban totalmente pagadas antes del 1 de enero de 2023 o han sido restablecidas antes del 26 de agosto de 2023.

Haga clic aquí para presentar su candidatura

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S’engager, s’appuyer, créer le changement

Appel à candidatures pour la désignation des membres du conseil d’administration pour 2023

Français

Les postes de direction suivants, d’une durée de trois ans (2023–2026), au sein du conseil d’administration d’InterPride, seront à pourvoir cette année :

• Un (1) coprésident, (trans, nonbinaire, fluide de genre / non conforme-identifié).
• Deux (2) vice-présidents, chargés de la sensibilisation au niveau mondial et de la gestion des partenariats
• Un (1) trésorier

Chaque poste aura un mandat de trois (3) ans, de novembre 2023 à novembre 2026.

Les candidats qui ont participé à deux (2) des trois (3) dernières assemblées générales et conférences mondiales, y compris celle qui aura lieu cette année à San Diego, CA, USA, sont éligibles.

La période de nomination se termine le 26 septembre 2023 à 15:00 GMT.

Conformément à l’amendement au règlement approuvé par les membres en novembre 2021, il n’y aura pas de nomination par l’assemblée pendant la réunion générale et la conférence mondiale.

Ce formulaire exige que chaque candidat remplisse et soumette les documents suivants AU PLUS TARD le 26 septembre 2023, 15:00 GMT :

• Une lettre d’intention — pour quel rôle souhaitez-vous être élu et pourquoi ?
• Une lettre d’appui d’une organisation membre à part entière (en règle*) à laquelle vous êtes affilié(e).
• Votre déclaration de candidature et votre biographie, d’une longueur maximale de 400 mots.
• Une photo de bonne qualité en quadrichromie (un minimum de 3 pouces x 5 pouces est recommandé).
• Trois références, leur titre et leurs coordonnées complètes
• Un CV (facultatif)

*Une organisation membre à part entière est considérée comme étant en règle si ses cotisations ont été entièrement payées au 1er janvier 2023 ou ont été rétablies au 26 août 2023.

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Avançar, apoiar-se, criar mudanças

Convite à apresentação de candidaturas para o Conselho de Administração de 2023

Portuguese

Os seguintes cargos de três anos (2023–2026) no Conselho de Administração da InterPride serão eleitos este ano:

• Um (1) Co-Presidente, (trans, não binário, fluido de género / não conformado-identificado)
• Dois (2) Vice-presidentes, Divulgação Global e Gestão de Parcerias
• Um (1) Tesoureiro

Cada cargo terá um mandato de três (3) anos, de novembro de 2023 a novembro de 2026.

São elegíveis os candidatos que tenham participado em duas (2) das três (3) Assembleias Gerais e Conferências Mundiais anteriores, incluindo a que se realizará este ano em San Diego, CA, EUA.

O período de nomeação termina a 26 de setembro de 2023 às 15:00 GMT.

De acordo com a alteração dos Estatutos aprovada pelos membros em novembro de 2021, não haverá nomeações durante a Assembleia Geral e a Conferência Mundial.

Este formulário exige que cada candidato preencha e envie o seguinte, o mais tardar até 26 de setembro de 2023, às 15:00 GMT:

• Uma Carta de Intenções — para que função pretende ser eleito e porquê?
• Uma carta de apoio de uma organização membro de pleno direito (em boa situação*) com a qual esteja afiliado
• A sua declaração e biografia de candidato com um máximo de 400 palavras
• Uma fotografia a 4 cores de boa qualidade (recomenda-se um mínimo de 3 x 5 polegadas)
• Três referências, respectivos títulos e informações de contacto completas
• Um CV ou currículo atual (opcional)

*Considera-se que uma organização membro de pleno direito está em situação regular se as suas quotas estiverem totalmente pagas até 1 de janeiro de 2023 ou tiverem sido repostas até 26 de agosto de 2023.

Clique aqui para se candidatar

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Advancing The Global Pride Movement

2023 Candidate Nominations | Candidaturas para 2023 | Candidatures pour 2023 | Nomeações de… was originally published in InterPride on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

We want to hear from you!

InterPride offers two options for providing input, feedback, or suggestions to advance our work. You can participate in a group or one-on-one format.

Before attending the group or one-on-one session, we are asking you to fill out the brief survey:

CLICK HERE to fill out the brief survey.

About Richard Brethour-Bell (he/him/his)

Richard Brethour-Bell (Vice President, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion | Co-Chair, Human Rights Committee | Coordinator, Racism & Oppression Awareness Program (ROAP) at InterPride) was raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. At age 12, he became one of the few inner-city students chosen to attend school in the affluent West San Fernando Valley of L.A. County. After graduating high school, Richard could not afford to attend college. However, the dream of becoming a college graduate never left him. After struggling with his sexuality for decades, Richard began to live his authentic life in his 30s. He met his partner James Brethour in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2008, and the two married in James’ native Toronto, Canada, in 2010. They now live in Los Alamos, NM. The moment Richard accepted his truth, he began to fight for equality. He spoke before the New Mexico State Senate, demanding the right to marry after witnessing friends lose their homes and financial security when a partner died. He joined the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance (HRA), the organization that produces Santa Fe Pride and became president. The organization created an LGBT+ Presidential Scholarship for the local community college.

In addition to leading the HRA, Richard has served as Region 3 director, CAPI VP, and WorldPride Co-Chair. Richard and James started a small business, and Richard completed college, earned a Master’s in Healthcare Administration, received a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Disabilities (LEND) fellowship, and is now in the process of completing a Special Education Teaching certification. He currently works for the New Mexico Corrections Department Health Services Bureau. There, Richard provides workshops for inmates and their families on Substance Use Disorders, Opioid Overdose Prevention, Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Cultural Humility, and a variety of other topics in a combined effort with the Department of Health to reduce overdose deaths, and recidivism. Richard’s public speaking extends outside of his secular position. He has given workshops on Implicit Bias Awareness, Rainbow Racism, Misandry and Misogyny, and Autism and the LGBT+ Community to multiple pride organizations, businesses, and schools, domestic and international. As V.P. of Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, I will continue to promote equality and equity to continue the evolution of InterPride. We’ve made strides, but now is not the time to rest on our laurels but to continue striving for growth, inclusion, and accessibility. When InterPride is strong, we’re in a better position to support membership.

Group Format

Three group sessions are being offered on the following dates:

• September 6, 2023, at 4:00 PM PDT | 7:00 PM EDT | 11:00 PM GMT
• September 14, 2023, at 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT
• September 19, 2023, at 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT | 7:00 PM GMT

CLICK HERE to book a group session with Richard.

One-on-One

Three dates are being offered to individuals for 30 minutes per time slot on the following dates:

• September 9, 2023, between 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT
• September 14, 2023, between 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT
• September 17, 2023, between 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM GMT

CLICK HERE to book a one-on-one with Richard.

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Advancing The Global Pride Movement

InterPride Membership Listening Tour With Richard Brethour-Bell was originally published in InterPride on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.