2020 Country Page – United States

Event: IDAHOTB with the IMF
Direction: The International Monetary Fund, Washington, DC.
Date: May 11-17
Time: 
Info: – A Fund-wide email from Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva sharing her support and reaffirming the IMF’s stance on equality.
– An internal webinar speaking on the importance of recognizing that equality of those of different sexual/gender orientations across the world is in the best interest of everyone. At its base is a human right.
– An internal photo challenge showing solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community by sharing a picture with Pride colors.

Event: Mosaic Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday Worship
Direction: To be held online using Zoom; visit mosaicuuc.org for information
Date: May 17, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM EDT
Info: Our Sunday worship service will lift up LGBTQIA+/TGQNB people and communities through images, music, readings and a sermon called “Love Doesn’t Care.” Mosaic is located in Deltona, Florida but welcomes all people, wherever you are, now that we are conducting services online. The service runs for approximately one hour and is followed by “virtual coffee hour”, an opportunity for everyone to share a few words about how they are doing.

Mosaic is an Honor Congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, and is a LGBTQ+/TGQNB Welcoming Congregation.

Event: Tuesday Talk: Celebrating Gender Freedom & Love
Direction: Every Tuesday at 12pm EST the CARE Atlanta Global Innovation Huh gathers to discuss relevant and compelling topics! We hope these discussions bring us closer as we work to build deeper bonds across our communities.

On May 19th, we’ll gather to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community.  May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. The Day represents a major annual landmark to draw attention to the alarming situation faced by people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. We’ve carefully crafted an incredible lineup of speakers who are prepared to share their experiences and insights on what it’s like to work in partnership with communities.
Date: Tuesday, May 19th
Time: 12 – 1pm EST
Info: Link to RSVP: https://carett.splashthat.com/
Link to Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/careinnovationhub.atl/