MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The organizers of the World OutGames that were scheduled to begin in Miami May 26, have abruptly announced the cancellation of the majority of the sporting events. The Board of Directors of World OutGames made the announcement Friday by email and on Facebook: “It is with deep regret that due to…
An international workshop at the World OutGames in Miami organized by the football anti-discrimination NGO Fare network will focus on homophobia in Latin American soccer this weekend with the aim of promoting international cooperation to tackle the issue. Despite recent advances in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights across the region, homophobia is a feature of many…
MIAMI, Fla. – Thought leaders from around the globe will converge on Miami for the 4th Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference, May 26 – 29, as part of World OutGames Miami 2017, the world’s largest 10-day Sports, Culture and Human Rights event. This well-orchestrated conference will offer a world view of human rights with representation…
MIAMI, Fla. – World OutGames Miami 2017, a 10-day global event that will bring to life three significant pillars of Sports, Culture and Human Rights, will present Pulse Points, an artistic response to the Orlando massacre at Pulse Nightclub from 6 pm to 10 pm on June 1, 2017 at the New World Center, 500…
MIAMI, Fla. – Registration is well underway with sports enthusiasts from more than 40 countries ready to compete during World OutGames Miami 2017, a 10-day event that will bring to life 30 sports and 400 events across the areas of Sport, Culture and Human Rights. Making its U.S. debut, the Games will welcome thousands of…
MIAMI – World OutGames Miami 2017, a ten-day multi-sport, human rights and cultural event held from May 27 until June 4, 2017, has confirmed the initial roster of notable activists, thought leaders and community figures to headline the Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference. The three-day conference (May 26-29) will feature as many as 25 speakers…
MIAMI – World OutGames Miami 2017, a ten-day multi-sport, human rights and cultural event from May 27 until June 4, 2017, has joined forces with the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (IIREHR) in support of the World OutGames Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference. Their vital support will aid in developing the 3-day…
Thursday morning, The Daily Beast published an article titled “I Got Three Grindr Dates in an Hour in the Olympic Village,” which World OutGames Miami has condemned as ” …a gay witch-hunt that harms LGBT individuals.” World OutGames Miami described the piece written by Nico Hines as, ” …a shameful example of the everyday struggles…
MIAMI, Fla. – World OutGames Miami, the 10-day event that will bring to life 34 sports and more than 450 events across the areas of Sport, Culture and Human Rights, has launched advanced registration. Thousands of athletes, participants, spectators and thought leaders from around the globe will converge on Miami for World OutGames IV to…
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.– World OutGames Miami has launched a global crowdfunding campaign in anticipation of the sports, human rights and cultural event taking place in Miami and Miami Beach May 26 to June 4, 2017. “The goal of the crowdfunding campaign is $200,000,” said Bruce Townsend, chair of the World OutGames host committee, the Miami Beach-Miami…
