SAGE the fabulous org dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older people announced its membership into the Council for Global Equality (CGE). The Council for Global Equality is a coalition of prominent U.S.-based human rights & LGBTIQ advocacy organizations that together encourage a clear U.S. voice for the human rights of LGBTIQ communities around the world. SAGE is the first CGE member organization focused on LGBTIQ aging that aims to make an impact by elevating the issues LGBTQ elders face globally. Around the world LGBTQ older people suffer widespread violations of their human rights based on their sexual orientation & or gender identity, compounded by the stigma of ageism. Hannah Yore SAGE’s Director of International Programs stated, “The decision to join the Council of Global Equality is a significant milestone for SAGE as we deepen our engagement internationally. We recognize the critical importance of a united front in advocating for human rights & through this partnership, we look forward to moving the conversation about LGBTIQ+ aging forward.” […]
Click here to read to the full piece. This story was originally published by Outtake on February 13, 2024.
