SoundOut

SoundOut is back! In this episode, we speak with Kutlwano Magashula, a non-binary human rights lawyer and feminist from Botswana. As the Head of Programmes at The Other Foundation, Kutlwano is passionate about advancing human rights and freedoms for all. Their activism spans multiple social movements, including LGBTQI, women's rights, sexual and reproductive rights, and economic justice, driven by the pursuit of freedom, recognition, and dignity for all. Listen to host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Luke Smith talk to Kutlwano about the work of the Other Foundation,  the current context for LGBTQI people in Southern Africa, and how their personal experiences have shaped their own activism.      About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together our community and allies to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring they have more of the resources they need to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.   Producer and Editor: Luke Smith  Host: Dan Vo

Following Putin's invasion of Ukraine in February, GiveOut activated our LGBTQI Emergency Fund to support OutRight Action International's fundraising appeal responding to the situation. Through this appeal, funds are being distributed to LGBTQI organisations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to enable them to provide emergency shelter, humanitarian assistance and other vital support to LGBTQI people in Ukraine and those forced to flee.   On this episode of SoundOut, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Executive Director Rupert Abbott are joined by Lenny Emson, a Ukrainian LGBTQI activist and the Executive Director of Kyiv Pride, and Amie Bishop, OutRight's Senior Research Advisor, to discuss the work that this support has made possible and what still needs to be done do to support LGBTQI Ukrainians.    About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producers: Luke Smith and Dan Vo Editor: Better Lemon Audio Copy and Design: Luke Smith Host: Dan Vo

For this special episode of SoundOut, we share with you the highlights from the launch of our LGBTQI Legal Aid Fund, through which GiveOut is working with leading law firms to support organisations using the law and courts to advance equality. One of these organisations is the Centre for Law and Policy Research, whose Executive Director, Jayna Kothari, spoke to GiveOut trustee Daniel Gerring about how law firms can support LGBTQI human rights. After the panel discussion, host Dan Vo spoke to lawyers from the Fund's founding sponsors Travers Smith, Latham and Watkins, and Allen & Overy as well as Jayna Kothari and GiveOut's Executive Director Rupert Abbott about the event and the importance of this Fund. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producers: Luke Smith and Dan Vo Editor: Better Lemon Audio Copy and Design: Luke Smith Host: Dan Vo

Happy Earth Day! In Episode 12, we celebrate the return of Lee Dibben, who joins us to talk about the things that GiveOut are doing to mark Earth Day this year. Plus some additional clips from Ryan Joseph Figueiredo from Equal AF and introducing GiveOut Communication and Events Coordinator Luke Smith.  About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producer: Luke Smith and Dan Vo Editor: Better Lemon Audio Copy and Design: Luke Smith Host: Dan Vo

Happy International Women's Day! On this special episode of SoundOut, Dan Vo and GiveOut's Philanthropy Officer Lucy McMenamin discuss ways to support LBTQ women and the importance of building a community of women supporting women. Dan and Lucy then introduce our Raise UP, Rise UP event from September, hosted by GiveOut trustee Baroness Liz Barker, in support of Pink Armenia and Tongas Leitis Association, as well as a special fireside chat between Lady Phyll and Amber Hikes. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producer: Dan Vo Editor: Samuel Gunn Copy and Design: Luke Smith Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 10, to mark our Crisis and Community campaign, Dan Vo and Claire Tunnacliffe join Geff Parsons, a GiveOut trustee and Managing Director at Macquarie Group, to discuss how support from our community and corporate allies has made an impact on the lives of LGBTQI Afghans. We then listen to GiveOut's Lucy McMenamin in conversation with Rainbow Railroad's Executive Director, Kimahli Powell, for an update on the situation in Afghanistan and the need for ongoing support. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producer: Dan Vo Editor: Samuel Gunn Copy and Design: Luke Smith Host: Dan Vo

Happy Pride Season! In Episode 9, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Executive Director Rupert Abbott recap the Pride With Purpose report launch which featured Lord Browne of Madingley as well as speakers from Iraqueer, UHAI EASHRI, Latham & Watkins LLP and Standard Chartered Bank. About Pride With Purpose GiveOut, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, Goldman Sachs and Latham & Watkins, has launched Pride with Purpose a report that helps businesses support the global movement for equality. It showcases research and interviews with businesses and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) activists around the world, especially in those places where it is most difficult to be LGBTQI. The report sets out research findings on the resource needs of the LGBTQI movement, the case for providing support and emerging legal standards, and best practices and challenges in this regard. It includes case studies of partnerships between businesses and LGBTQI organisations from Colombia to India, South Africa to Singapore, and concludes by proposing a 5-step approach for businesses to follow to better support the global LGBTQI movement. Find out more here Pride With Purpose. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producer: Dan Vo Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

Happy Earth Day! In Episode 8, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Supporter Engagement Officer Lee Dibben speak with Emme KrisTi, Consultant on Climate Justice at J-FLAG, the leading human rights and social justice organisation working for LGBTQI people in Jamaica. Emme tells us about the ground-breaking research being pioneered by J-FLAG to understand how their community is engaging with the climate crisis. Through surveys and focus groups they are gathering evidence on the attitudes of LGBTQI people towards climate change, the current impacts of the crisis, and on emergency provisions for the community. The findings will be used to shape J-FLAG's work in this area and will provide vital evidence for LGBTQI organisations around the world looking to join the movement for climate justice. Plus Kathleen MacLean from founding corporate sponsor EV Energy joins us to talk about the launch of a world-first LGBTQI Climate Fund to support activists working around the world to help tackle the climate crisis. About Emme KrisTi Emme KrisTi is a Consultant on Climate Justice with J-FLAG, one of GiveOut's grant partners in Jamaica. Dubbed the "non-binary STEM Queen", Emme is a gender non-binary pansexual environmental and food safety consultant who is currently undertaking further studies in the US as a Fulbright Scholar.  About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About our Grant Partner Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG) is the leading human rights and social justice organisation working for LGBTQI people in Jamaica. GiveOut's grant supports J-FLAG in providing an important space for the LGBTQI community in Jamaica to organise and access support.  Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 7, to celebrate International Women's Day Dan Vo and Lee Dibben look at women's activism in the LGBTQI movement and chat to Pippa Dale founding ambassador of LBTQWomen and GiveOut trustee Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, who is founder and director of Equal Ground. Rosanna tells us about her journey into activism, and how she is campaigning for legislative change in Sri Lanka through Equal Ground and as the chair of The Commonwealth Equality Network.  About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About LBTQWomen LBTQWomen is a dynamic network created to inspire, inform and celebrate the success of lesbian and bisexual women. The network aims to increase the visibility of LBTQWomen at work and in society, help them to be more confident about who they are, as well as actively encourage them to reach their potential, strive for success, be authentic and valued accordingly.  About Equal Ground Equal Ground works to promote the equal civil, political, economic and socio-cultural rights of the LGBTQI community in Sri Lanka. LGBTQI people in Sri Lanka face discrimination at every level of society, with the Penal Code criminalising same-sex relations between both men and women. Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

For Episode 6, we do a spot of time travelling to go back to a chat that host Dan Vo had late last year with the GiveOut team looking back on a tough year for everyone and reflecting on our hopes for 2021. You'll hear from founder and chair Elliot Vaughn, Executive Director Rupert Abbott and Grant-making Officer Claire Tunnacliffe. We also share reflections from some of GiveOut's Grant Partners, including Amir Ashour from IraQueer, Alexus D'Marco from the United Caribbean Trans Network, Sebenzile Nkambule from The Other Foundation and Vikram Sahai from the Centre for Law and Policy Research. Plus, in the spirit of what was the silly season we are joined by a very special guest - the beautiful Bob the Unicorn! About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 5, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Supporter Engagement Officer Lee Dibben speak with Renae Green, Director of Policy and Advocacy at TransWave, Jamaica's first non-profit organisation dedicated solely to promoting the health and wellbeing of trans, gender non-conforming and intersex communities. Renae tells us about how Trans Awareness Month will be celebrated in Jamaica, including marking Trans Day of Remembrance coming up on Friday 20 November 2020. Renae also tells us about the Trans Emergency Fund and other essential work on mental health and wellbeing. Plus Antonia Belcher joins us to talk about the Antonia and Andrea Belcher Fund with GiveOut, which was established to support the trans movement globally, ensuring that trans activists and organisations have more of the resources they need to defend their communities and campaign for change. About Renae Green Renae is an LGBTQI, youth and women's rights advocate and serves as the LGBT representative on the Jamaica Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global fund (JCCM). She is Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy for TransWave and is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of the organization's advocacy strategies as it relates to key human rights, HIV and development issues to improve the human rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About our Grant Partner TransWave is Jamaica's first non-profit organisation dedicated solely to promoting the health and wellbeing of trans, gender non-conforming and intersex communities. Its advocacy focuses on legal gender recognition, non-discrimination, and access to affordable gender-affirming and transition-related healthcare.  Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 4, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Supporter Engagement Officer Lee Dibben speak with Rima Athar, Coordinator at the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) an international solidarity network which advances the integration of a holistic approach to sexual and bodily rights as human rights across Muslim societies.   Rima tells us about how CSBR is helping to amplify LGBTQI voices across outh Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia and North Africa through digital storytelling. Rima also tells us about the communities of care that CSBR is creating in the region to respond quickly to calls for food, medicine and essential services among the LGBTQI community through their Resilience Seed Grants programme. Plus Suki Sandhu joins us to talk about the Suki Sandhu LGBTQI Asia Fund  with GiveOut, which was established to support LGBTQI human rights activism in Asia, and how his business was one of 103 that supported Stonewall UK's recent campaign for trans equality. About Rima Athar Rima Athar, is Coordinator of CSBR, is a published author and a feminist organising for rights and justice all over the world. Most recently and Rima helped plan the first ever Global Feminist Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer (LBQ) Women's Conference. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About our Grant Partner CSBR is an international solidarity network that supports the integration of a holistic approach to sexual and bodily rights as human rights across Muslim societies in South Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia and North Africa through feminist knowledge building, strategic convenings, and activist capacity-building. GiveOut is supporting CSBR's movement building work for queer Muslims, and affirming & inclusive approaches to faith and sexuality.  Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 3, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Grant-making Officer Claire Tunnacliffe speak with Amir Ashour, founder of IraQueer, to learn about how the organisation is working to challenge anti-LGBTQI hate speech in the mainstream Iraqi media. Amir tells us about how IraQueer is providing safe house refuges for LGBTQI individuals during the pandemic, his own personal journey as a refugee, and shares his thoughts on the the role of young people in the fight for human rights following Iraq's October Revolution in 2019. Plus Tag Warner from Gay Times, sponsor of Amplifund with GiveOut, joins us to talk about supporting LGBTQI media activism around the world and Gay Times' new 'It can happen. It does happen. It will happen.' campaign. About Amir Ashour Amir Ashour is a human rights defender with ten years of experience working with Iraqi and international organisations. He is the founder and Executive Director of IraQueer, and also holds a master's degree in human rights from Columbia University. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About our Grant Partner IraQueer is Iraq's first and leading LGBTQI human rights organisation. Although Iraqi law does not expressly prohibit consensual same-sex sexual activity, the law disproportionately disadvantages sexual and gender minorities. Due to this, the LGBTQI community in Iraq faces discrimination, threats, physical attacks, and even killings. IraQueer sees a lack of visibility and effective advocacy as the main obstacles to LGBTQI acceptance in Iraq, and is working to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTQI people. Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 2, host Dan Vo and GiveOut Grant-making Officer Claire Tunnacliffe visit Pretoria to speak with Steve Letsike, Director of Access Chapter 2, to find out about how her organisation is providing essential support to the LGBTQI community in South Africa. Steve tells us about how the values of fair play she learnt as a young soccer player shapes how she thinks about teamwork today in the fight for equality, how Access Chapter 2 is doing vital work in challenging conversion therapy, as well as her thoughts on the organisation's extraordinary work during this crisis. Plus Steve Wardlaw, sponsor of the Emerald 50 Fund with GiveOut drops by to talk about the Fund and his relationship with Access Chapter 2. About Steve Letsike Steve Letsike is a  well known South African activist, not only within the LGBTI sector but also on issues of feminism, human rights and social justice. She is the Founding Director of Access Chapter 2, a human rights organisation with a specific focus on LGBTI populations and issues of gender equity. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About our Grant Partner Access Chapter 2 (AC2) works to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTQI people, women and girls in South Africa. The organisation seeks to uphold South Africa's bill of rights, found in Chapter 2 of the country's Constitution, which guarantees civil, political and socio-economic rights for all. AC2's vision and mission is built from a women's and LGBTI centred approach, and seeks to ensure civil society sector's substantive participation in civil, political and socio-economic rights as enshrined in the bill of rights. Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

In Episode 1, host Dan Vo and GiveOut Grant-making Officer Claire Tunnacliffe zoom to Jakarta to speak with Lini Zurlia, Advocacy Officer for ASEAN SOGIE Caucus, about LGBTQI life under lockdown in Jakarta and how additional support is needed for the LGBTQI community in Indonesia right now. Lini tells us about her religious background and overcoming challenges, what Pride looks like in Indonesia, how cultural narratives from Indonesia can help raise awareness and support for the LGBTQI rights movement now, and how LGBTQI activists must stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Plus Executive Director Rupert Abbott drops by to talk about the Covid-19 Global Solidarity Fund. About Lini Zurlia Lini Zurlia is an Indonesian queer feminist activist. She has been involved with issues of women and sexuality, democracy, and human rights in Indonesia for many years. About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. About our Grant Partner The ASEAN SOGIE Caucus is a network of LGBTQI human rights organisations working across Southeast Asia. In 5 out of 11 countries in Southeast Asia, consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalised. Even where they are not, the law often provides no protection for LGBTQI people, who face violence and discrimination. Producers: Claire Tunnacliffe and Lee Dibben Editor: Samuel Gunn Host: Dan Vo

2022 at GiveOut has been a year of major impact. With the support of you, our partners have been able to protect LGBTQI people in Ukraine and those fleeing, advance LBTQ women's rights in Sri Lanka, and support law's being passed that affirm the lives of LGBTQI people worldwide. In this episode of SoundOut, the GiveOut team come together to discuss some of the key successes of our partners from the past year, and look forward to next year at what needs to be done to further protect LGBTQI communities around the world.  On this episode of SoundOut, host Dan Vo and GiveOut's Executive Director Rupert Abbott are joined by Baroness Liz Barker, Elliot Vaughan, Fae Vincent, Allan McKinnon and Luke Smith. Additional guest voices include:  Lenny Emson from Kyiv Pride Kimahli Powell from Rainbow Railroad Joleen Mataele from Tonga Leitis Association  Rosanna Flamer-Calder from Equal Ground Jayna Kothari from CLPR Tarek Zeidan from Helem   About GiveOut GiveOut is an award-winning charity growing giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights. GiveOut enables individuals and businesses to give in one place to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. We pool these donations to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world. Producers: Luke Smith and Dan Vo Editor: Better Lemon Audio Copy and Design: Luke Smith Host: Dan Vo