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Advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQIA+ people
Human Rights Conference attendees were broadly in agreement that the conference would have positive implications for LGBTQIA+ communities.
The majority of Human Rights Conference participants agreed or strongly agreed that the Conference supported and promoted:
• New government and corporate commitments to actions in support of LGBTQIA+ communities
• The development of a broader coalition of partners in the LGBTQIA+ space
• An increase in skills, networks and experiences relevant to LGBTQIA+ human rights
• Public support for the LGBTQIA+ community
After attending the Human Rights conference:
80%
Source: Human Rights Conference survey, (n=90) Notes: *excluding respondents who declined to answer/were unsure are more likely to donate to an LGBTQIA+ organisation
1 in 4 are more likely to volunteer at a LGBTQIA+ organisation or take political action public awareness
Expanded government and corporate commitments
Increased 43% 24%
Built coalition partners Grew support -40% -20% 0 20% 40% 60% 80%
Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree
3 in 10 Survey respondents that attended the Human Rights Conference agreed that the Human Rights Conference would lead to positive impacts for LGBTQIA+ communities in Sydney and globally* Social impact - Dream | The economic and social impact of Sydney WorldPride
Source: Human Rights Conference attendee survey based on question, To what extent do you agree that HRC achieved the following (n=190)