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The Global Struggle For LGBTQ+ Rights And The People Who Defend Them : Consider This from NPR While the last few decades have shown major progress when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights globally, queer people have had to continue to fight for them.

During Pride month there have been several high-profile instances of violence targeted at queer people. These events are stark reminders that the struggle for equal rights and safety for LGBTQ+ people continues.

NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with three high-level diplomats assigned to LGBTQ+ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Consider This from NPR

The Global Struggle For LGBTQ+ Rights And The People Who Defend Them

The Global Struggle For LGBTQ+ Rights And The People Who Defend Them

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People participate in the New York City Pride Parade on Christopher Street on June 26, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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People participate in the New York City Pride Parade on Christopher Street on June 26, 2022 in New York City.

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While the last few decades have shown major progress when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights globally, queer people have had to continue to fight for them.

During Pride month there have been several high-profile instances of violence targeted at queer people. These events are stark reminders that the struggle for equal rights and safety for LGBTQ+ people continues.

NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with three high-level diplomats assigned to LGBTQ+ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

This episode was produced by Megan Lim and Brianna Scott. It was edited by Mallory Yu, Brent Baughman and Sami Yenigun. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.