Transvox - Meeting Drew Dalton to discuss International LGBT+ issues

This week, Gillian talks to Drew Dalton, the CEO of Report Out, a global human rights organisation for gender and sexual minorities, discussing the organisation's growth and research on human rights abuses experienced by LGBTQI+ communities globally. The conversation also covers geopolitical factors influencing attitudes towards homosexuality and gender identity, the correlation between climate change and social policy, and the launch of Drew's new course on global LGBTQ+ dangers and rights.

Report Out started five years ago with Drew as the founder and seven volunteers, and has since grown to around 100 volunteers across 40 countries. Report Out documents human rights abuses experienced by LGBTQI+ communities globally, working directly with partner organisations on the ground. They then use this information for campaigning and educating the public. Drew has a background in academia and LGBTQI+ activism, and is proud of the impact Report Out has made despite being an all-volunteer organisation.

Subjects included

• Sexual and Gender Minorities in Uganda
• Geopolitics and Queer Identity
• Queer Communities and Climate Vulnerability
• UK's Social Attitudes and Political Climate

They also discussed the launch of Drew's new course, "Global LGBTQ+ Dangers and Rights," an 8-week program starting in February. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of homophobia and transphobia, moving beyond the idea that it's just a fear.

Drew also mentions his new website where interested individuals can sign up for the course. The conversation also touched on the importance of international perspectives and the role of leadership in promoting social change.

You can out more here: https://www.drewdalton.org/

You can submit questions to gillian@transvox.co.uk