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Hope to see you tonight if you're in New York at Chelsea Boxers for our Summer Soirée!

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Tonight we will introduce the new fearless leader for the nation's only young professionals group fighting for LGBT rights abroad! I hope you'll want to help Tushar organize and promote awareness for global equality.

The International LGBT event of the decade! Celebrate the 25th year for the Int'l Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission on a New York Harbor cruise. Honorary hosts include, Fun Home author Alison Bechdel & journalist Ed Williams.

Hear from some major LGBT leaders on this foreign policy panel during the incredible Prague Pride. Or maybe you're headed to Pride in Montreal? Copenhagen is also another option, but back in the US get your rainbow on in Charlotte or Reno!

World News

Nepal issued its first passport that designated its applicant as "O" for other; a third gender is recognized in only 8 countries around the world.

Mexico's Supreme Court struck down a ban on gay adoption, while couples in Mississippi challenged the only ban still in place in the States.

Costa Rica has introduced legislation that would grant common-law marriage for same sex couples.

Dozens of couples will wed in a same-sex ceremony in Old San Juan on Sunday.

Xenophobia continues in Russia with the consideration of a ban on foreign-made condoms and medical equipment.

Travel

Started in Moscow, the experiment with 2 guys holding hands continued in Jerusalem and Lisbon with starkly different results.

Berlin held its first Queer music festival "Yo sissy" at the end of July, Travels of Adam explains.

Planning your holiday travel now? This article from Outtraveler will help you decide where to spend New Years this (and next) year.

Headed to Hawaii? Take a look at this in-depth guide to Maui.

Events

NYC. Tonight enjoy 2-for-1 drinks and learn about the Young Professional Engagement Committee for international LGBT rights from its newest chairperson at GAYography's Summertime Soirée at Chelsea's Boxers.

Prague. Join foreign policy wonks and diplomats to discuss international LGBT issues at Prague Pride on Friday.

Upcoming! Pines. Enjoy Pre-Tea with the Task Force - the National LGBTQ Task Force's Grey Goose event on Fire Island Saturday, August 22.

Upcoming! Mérida, Yucatán. September 18-19, join the Confex International LGBT Business Forum - Latin America's biggest LGBT business conference to promote inclusion in the workplace.

Upcoming! NYC. The International LGBT event of the decade - the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission celebrates 25 years with a New York Harbor hybrid yacht cruise September 28th!

Featured Trips

NEW!! $400 Discount - Gay Italy, from Caesar to Michelangelo & Beyond, October 9-18.
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Costa Rica, Cartagena the Panama Canal Cruise - Brand G - December 2-11, 2015
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