On 10 December, Human Rights Day, we celebrate the tremendous progress made toward securing LGBTQ+ equality across the globe, but we also remember that much work still remains to combat the widespread persecution and oppression that challenge our community. First observed in 1950 on the two-year anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Human Rights Day is annually observed by all UN member states — including many that ironically still criminalize consensual same-sex activity or the gender expression and/or identity of transgender people.
EXCLUSIVE 15% DISCOUNT FOR PRIDE ORGANIZATIONS
On a global scale, LGBTQ+ travelers are using IGLTA as a resource to find businesses and organizations that welcome them into the world of travel. InterPride has recently partnered with IGLTA to help Pride organizations connect with the IGLTA network. Included in this partnership, InterPride has negotiated a 15% discount for any Pride organization to join IGLTA as an associate member. Do you represent a Pride organization in your local community? Join us to be part of a global LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism community that includes major corporations, as well as many local businesses and community groups. Membership is open to any Pride organization in the InterPride portfolio. It's a big market and this is a big world. Together we can help LGBTQ+ travelers see more of it.
Being part of the world's leading LGBTQ+ travel network gives businesses and organizations access to IGLTA's calendar of events and tours around the world. There are many events to choose from, including Sunday Drag Brunch With Miss Moco in Toronto, a Luxury Jet Tour Expedition to Africa, South America, and the Arabian Peninsula or the Love Noronha 2023 Festival in Brazil, just to name a few. Explore the event calendar now to see what events interest you and fit into your schedule.
While Taiwan is not as popular of a tourist destination as its Asian neighbors, it is considered one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations in Asia. Taiwan was put on the map for many LGBTQ+ travelers on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2019, when it became Asia’s first country to legalize same-sex marriage. It has never had laws against homosexuality, and is one of the few places in Asia that has anti-discrimination laws based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender characteristics. In addition, Taiwan is the world’s first country to have a gender-diverse minister.
