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World Bank for LGBTIQ Advocates: A Simple Guide
Take the First Step in Engaging with the World Bank for LGBTIQ Inclusion and Equality. Our simple guide gives you what you need to know.
500,000 million people live in countries whose governments receive loans from the World Bank. World Bank policies require Bank-financed programs to be inclusive of LGBTIQ people.
Outright International’s simple guide will break down the complexities of the World Bank and help you leverage the power of the Bank to ensure LGBTIQ people are included in government programs in your country. Inside this guide, you will:
- Understand the World Bank’s structure, operations, and lending mechanisms, including detailed insights into how decisions are made and how resources are allocated.
- Learn how to effectively navigate and leverage the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), the primary policy requiring inclusion of LGBTIQ people in Bank-financed programs. Be able to determine exactly what programs the World Bank is supporting in your country.
- Identify and use accountability mechanisms provided by the World Bank to monitor projects, address grievances, and advocate effectively for necessary corrective actions.
- Understand how the World Bank assesses, designs, and implements loans and projects so that you can identify advocacy entry points.
- Whether you are beginning your advocacy journey with the World Bank or seeking to enhance your existing strategies, this guide equips you with actionable insights and practical resources to effectively shape inclusive policies, drive equitable development, and hold international institutions accountable.
Download your copy today to amplify your advocacy for global LGBTIQ equality and inclusive development.