April 2023 Newsletter

We are having a Gala! Are you ready to celebrate? We are!

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6 min readApr 20

A FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR INTERPRIDE’S GLOBAL GALA

Saturday, 29 April 2023

We hope you’ll support our #ChosenFamily and join us for InterPride’s 40th Anniversary Global Gala, Saturday, April 29, 2023.

We’re thrilled to welcome you to a star-studded event featuring special performances from Deborah Cox and Coco Montrese at the Avalon Hollywood Theater and Bardot Lounge.

Hosted by Jai Rodriguez, the event will honor Joel Kim Booster, Fran Drescher, Laith Ashley and Pride 365. UK DJ Nica Ricci will spin and Mortasay will provide live entertainment in the Pride Lounge.

In addition to your attendance, the inaugural InterPride Global Gala will host LGBTQIA+ icons and activists to celebrate 40 years of activism and education.

Festive cocktail attire.

BID NOW

Our silent auction is now open for bidding through the end of the gala show.

PARTNER

It’s not too late to become a global InterPride partner. Email Michael Ferrera at sponsor.gala@interpride.org to learn more!

DONATE here to support our humanitarian, solidarity and scholarship funds and our education and activism around the globe.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Jai Rodriguez previews the first-ever InterPride Global Gala

Limited Edition Shirts!

Fire and Water-InterPride 40th Anniversary shirt

Opal-InterPride 40th Anniversary Shirt

Vote For Our Podcast!

LAST CHANCE — VOTING CLOSES 20 APRIL 2023!

Look out, InterPride’s podcast, InterPod, is going straight to the top!

Vote for InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, Powered by InterPride today!

Visit http://interpride.net/voteinterpod to vote for us today!

Upcoming Live Streams

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InterPride and the American Futures Institute (AFI), a student led group from Duke University, are proud to present Defining Social Justice: Africa and Asia Edition.

Conference Updates

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Register today for InterPride’s Annual General Meeting & World Conference hosted by San Diego Pride October 25–29, 2023!

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F&M Global Barometers

In Case You Missed The Live Stream!

The FMGB tracks the state of LGBTQI+ rights in 204 countries, including indicators such as the right to register, the ability to hold Pride events, and the right to peacefully and safely assemble.

Visit www.lgbtqiperceptionindex.org and www.fandmglobalbarometers.org to learn more.

Live Stream: Giving Voice to LGBTQI+ Advocacy: Legislative v. Lived Reality

Join the F&M Global Barometers (FMGB) and InterPride online on April 11 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 4pm GMT to learn about…

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Podcast Updates!

InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, powered by InterPride, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community!

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InterPod, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, is distributed on:

Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple, Google, Anchor, Breaker, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Stitcher, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Tune In, Goodpods, Castro, Deezer, PodFriend, Player FM, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, and Zencastr!

Want to contribute as a guest? Visit www.interpride.org/podcastcontributor

Upcoming Important Dates

Region 12 Spring Conference | Gottingen, Germany: March 31 — April 2, 2023
InterPride’s 40th Anniversary Gala | Hosted at The Avalon Hollywood, Hollywood, CA, USA: April 29, 2023
InterPride Mid-Year Meeting | Los Angeles, CA, USA: April 30, 2023
UK Pride 2023 | Hosted by Weston-super-Mare Pride: July 1–2, 2023
EuroPride 2023 | Hosted in Valletta, Malta: September 7–17, 2023
EPOA AGM | Hosted in Cardiff, UK by Pride Cymru: October 14–15, 2023
InterPride World Conference & General Meeting 2023 | San Diego, California, US: October 25–29, 2023
FCP AGM | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Canada: March 2024
EuroPride 2024 | Hosted in Thessaloniki, Greece: June 21–29, 2024
InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2024: Dates TBD
EuroPride 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal: Dates TBA
WorldPride D.C.: Washington, D.C., USA: May 23 — June 8, 2025
WorldPride Amsterdam: Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 2026

Donor Circle & Partnership Opportunities

Are you interested in our Donor Circle or Partnership Opportunities? Reach out, and we can discuss these very exciting programs with you! Click here to learn more about our Donor Circle & Partnership Opportunities.

Questions about our programs? Please feel free to email donate@interpride.org.

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Pride Partner News: Enter to Win a Free IGLTA Convention Registration and a US$500 Flight Credit

IGLTA is the leader in advancing LGBTQ+ travel and they are hosting their upcoming 40th Anniversary Global Convention from 4–7 October 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The IGLTA Global Convention is the world’s premier educational and networking event for LGBTQ+ tourism professionals. The 40th-anniversary edition of the conference will connect tourism suppliers and buyers through its hosted buyer and scheduled appointment program, numerous educational workshops and networking receptions.

This is IGLTA’s second convention in Puerto Rico with the island hosting back in 1985. After last year’s successful gathering in Milan with over 550 delegates, they’re excited to reunite with global tourism professionals in the Caribbean.

Registration is now open, and you can even enter for a chance to win a free convention registration valued at US$1,295, plus a flight credit worth US$500. If you’ve already registered for the convention, don’t worry — they’ll even reimburse you if you win!