Session: 7.3 - Political Leadership in Parliament: legislative strategies to stop the global pushback against LGBTQIA+ rights

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Description

This panel will look at the global pushback against LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion, identifying the causes of this political tide, and what political leaders need to do to protect LGBTQIA+ people from further persecution. Legislators will share political strategies to advance inclusive policies, examining the power of coalition-building and cross-party consensus, identify the most urgent political priorities to safeguard hard-won rights, and offer thoughts on the best path forward to stop the pushback and secure lasting equality.