Earlier today, a huge step towards human rights was displayed when Pope Francis' gay rights stance shocked and wowed the world. Historically, the Catholic church has had a negative opinion on homosexuals, and in the Pope's comment, "Who am I to judge?" a religion may have just become closer to being more accepting.
In light of these comments, it is important to remember the journey the LGBT community has taken to try and receive acceptance, and all the different committees put into place in order to support gay rights. There have been many different techniques used; from the humorous video 'Gay Men Will Marry your Girlfriends,' to horrifying ads such as the suicide prevention campaign by the Trevor Project. Pope Francis' gay rights stance may be the beginning of extending human rights and allowing all people to love and live freely.
61 Examples of Gay Rights Advocacy
Civil Liberties Rejoiced with Pope Francis' Gay Rights Stance:
Sarah St.Jules — Jul 29, 2013 — Pop Culture
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LGBT Comic Book Characters
Archie Comics' Character Kevin Got His First Kiss
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Suicide Prevention Ads
The Trevor Project Campaign is Aimed at LGBTQ Youth
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Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
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Same-Sex Infographics
The Guardian Creates a Gay Rights Chart to Show an American Perspective
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Same-Sex Marriage Films
The '9 Years Strong' Video Aims to End Gay Marriage Discrimination
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Gayvertising Shoes
Bianco Footwear Homolicious Ads
52
Emotional LGBT-Awareness Shots
The L. Weingarten 'A Series of Questions' Series Fights Transphobia
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Gay Community Portraits
The Outliers by Elle Perez Captures Hard-Hitting and Honest Images
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Global Activism Graphics
The ‘State of LGBT Rights Around the World’ Infographic is In
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Sassy LGBT Greetings
Unfortunately Cards for The Gaily Churns out Brutally Honest Messages
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LGBT Pride Alcohol
Absolut Colors
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Rainbow Pride Photography
The 'Gay Pride Vancouver' Images from Jag Nagra are Colorfully Proud
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Gay Days At Walt Disney World
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LGBT-Celebrating Sneakers
The Nike 2012 Pride Pack Applauds Gay Community Achievements
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Gay Rights Media Graphs
The Showing Support for Marriage Equality on Facebook Graph is Telling
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Male-Focused Makeup Lines
The Tom Ford for Men Collection Offers Fellows Some Cosmetics
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LGBT Cookie Campaigns
The OREO 'Pride' Ad is Supportive, Adorable and Colorful
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Candid Pride Portraits
Molly Landreth Gives the LGBT Community a Voice Through Her Images
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Fierce LGBT-Celebrating Editorials
'The Streets of San Francisco' Celebrates the City's Gay Pride
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Global Gay Galas
Grand Finale of Carnival in Rio Features Parade of Feathers + Glitter
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Pop Icon Activism
Appearance by Lady Gaga at the National Equality March Raises Awareness
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Queer Stereotype Posters
Queer Categories by Paul Tuller Shows the Shift of Once Harsh Terms
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Targetting Gay Youth for Awareness
‘AIDS is Still a Big Deal' Informative Webisodes
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Gay Rights Stunts
4,000 Singapore GLBT Supporters Show Up at Pink Dot 2010
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Gay Classic Comics
Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books
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Gay Marriage Gaming
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Includes Interspecial, Same-Sex Relationships
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Homosexual Media Celebrations
‘Out 100' Honors Gay Icons of 2008
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Political Pioneer Vino Branding
Harvey Milk Wine Pays Tribute to the Late American Politician
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Campy Coffee Brands
Gay Coffee Raises Awareness with Same-Sex Supportive Brews
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Same-Sex Spousal Graphs
The 'All's Fair in Love' Infographic Shows Positive Change
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Gay Athlete-Supporting Ads
JetBlue Executes an Online Tribute Campaign to NBA’s Jason Collin
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Gender Equality-Advocating Collections
These Nike Collections Celebrate Gender Equality
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Gay Puppet Petitions
Lair Scott Asks If Bert and Ernie Should Marry on Sesame Street
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Lesbian Pop Star Parodies
The ‘Gayfriend’ Justin Bieber YouTube Spoof is LGBT Friendly
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Teen Homophobia Awareness Films
"By The Way, I'm Gay"
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Corporate Gay Support
Google Against Proposition 8
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Gay Activist Humor
Answer Tennessee's Don't Say Gay Bill With "It's OK to be Takei"
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LGBT-Friendly Gaming
A Closed World Will Help You Empathize With Others' Lifestyles
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Equality-Promoting Wines
The 'Homovino' Wine Encourages Equality for All Couples
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Gay Equality on Dating Sites
eHarmony Required to Match Same-Sex Couples
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Gay-Friendly Car Blogs
2012 NAIAS Updates by GayWheels.com
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Stigma-Slaying Stories
The New Archie Comic 'Just Married' Features its First Gay Marriage
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Same-Sex Wedding Cards
Hallmark Capitalizes on Ellen DeGeneres' Marriage
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Banning Gay Commercials
Gayonnais Ad Leads to Heinz Boycott
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Targeting The Gays
Obama LGBT Ads
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Gay Rights Fairytale Classics
The 'Cinderfella' Todrick Hall Video is Adorably Modern
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Gay Lifestyle Webisodes
The Homosexual-Focused Web Series ‘The Outs’ is Shot in NYC
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Gay-Friendly City Rankings
San Francisco is Not the Gayest U.S. City of Them All
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Gay Action Figures
Pink Plastic Suckadelic Toys That Shouldn't be Left in the Closet
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Glitzy Gay Rights Protests
Code Pink Activists Glitter Bomb Tim Pawlenty
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Same-Sex Marriage Status Updates
The Facebook Relationship Icons Welcome Two Additions
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Gay Athletes
High School and College Athletes Coming Out Sooner Than Ever
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Red-Head Political Parodies
RED with Jesse Tyler Ferguson Takes a Run at Republicans
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Heartfelt Pride Short Films
‘Together’ by Jeff Feuerzeig Reveals Life Tales of Coming
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Comical Civil Rights Videos
'College Humor' Injects Humor into Critical Gay Marriage Controversy
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Elderly Equal Rights Pleas
86-Year-Old WWII Vet for Gay Marriage Goes Viral
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Marriage Equality Music Videos
The Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Video Supports Civil Rights
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Calling In Gay to Work
Protesting Prop 8 Through Charitable Work
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Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
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Celebrity Pride Partnerships
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Pride Month Perfume Packaging
These Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume Bottles Showcase Keith Haring Art
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
LGBTQI+-Friendly Travel Destinations
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Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Charitable Loungewear Sets
Boys Lie Sought to Empower the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Pride Month Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen x Pride Limited Edition Collection Supports GLAAD
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Young Boxer-Collaborative Campaigns
Fran Hennessy Joins Champion to Empower Young Women
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Awareness-Raising Rolling Papers
VIBES and the Last Prisoner Project Launch RELEASE PAPERS
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Philanthropic Cosmetic Brand Initiatives
Kiehl’s Open Doors Supports LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Charitable Pride Month Burgers
Honest Burgers Brooklyn Stonewall Inn Edition is Available Now
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Hidden Discrimination Books
'Throwaway Comments' Fights Microaggressions in the Workplace
Animal Welfare Initiatives
Max Mara Fashion Group Announced its Commitment to be Fur-Free
Denim Pride Collections
Levi's Releases Its Pride Collection Called Rainbow Rodeo
Banned Book Campaigns
Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition Addresses Book Censorship in the Us
Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns
UPS is Championing Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Branded Citizen Naturalization Campaigns
Heinz Has Launched Reviews for Naturalization
Accountable Workplace AI Policies
Google's AI Principles Guide Ethical Use of AI Tools
Retail Body Cam Initiatives
Pret a Manger Employees are Testing Out Body Cams for Personal Safety
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Inclusive Language Resources
IKEA Poland Launches the #ZmienimyNarracje Campaign
Athlete-Launched Cannabis Brands
Carmelo Anthony Launches StayMe7o Cannabis Under Grand National
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Women's Healthcare Books
Evvy Launched a Gender Health Gap Book for Equal Research Day
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Limited-Edition Advocacy Soaps
Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soaps Inspire Action to Save Orcas
Banned Book Clubs
The DPLA's Banned Book Club Challenges Censorship
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Prideful Special-Edition IPAs
This IPA Supports the Cause Of LGBTQ+ Rights
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
LGBTQ Employee Programs
Intuit India's Partnership with Leading With Pride Supports LGTBQ Workers
Abortion Care-Promoting Campaigns
Hey Jane Debuts a New Billboard Campaign for Safe Abortion Care
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Natural Tresspassing Campaigns
Lush and Right to Roam Believe Nature Is For Everyone
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Pride-Celebrating Limited-Edition Carry-Ons
ROAM Luggage Honors Pride with an Exclusive Release
College Campus Haircare Campaigns
African Pride and Impressions of Beauty Partnered on a Campaign
LGBTQ+ Vodka Sodas
Gay Water is Destigmatizing the Word "Gay"
Holistic Spiritual Journey Apps
Churchome Has Launched a New Mobile App to Foster Connection
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Banned Books Campaigns
Penguin Random House is Hitting the Road with Three Other Organizations
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Pride-Celebrating Cannabis Gummies
Midweek Friday Pride Gummies Support an LGBTQ+ Resource
Health Equity Initiatives
Staples Canada's 'Close the Gap' Campaign Addresses Health Disparities
2SLGBTQI Demetia Awareness Campaigns
'Help Us Remain' Emphasizes the Need for Dementia Support
LGBTQ-Supporting Beer Cans
'Alchemist Beer' Debuted a New IPA and 'Just Say Gay' Packaging
Inclusive LGBTQ+ Events
LA Pride Collaborates with Let's Party L|P to Present Pride is Universal
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
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Localiza Will Help People with Down Syndrome Learn How to Drive
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Activist-Honouring Hazy IPAs
The Rainbows Everywhere IPA Celebrates Pride Month
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Health-First Funding Initiatives
Gilead Sciences is Aiming to Bolster HIV Prevention in the U.S
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
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Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows
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