Research

Victory Institute's research explores the impact of LGBTQ+ political leaders on advancing equality.

  • OutDiplomacy: Reflections on LGBTQ Service in the Diplomatic Bureaucracy

    OutDiplomacy examines the impact of President Obama's appointment of six openly gay ambassadors and one special envoy – leading to unprecedented visibility of …

  • A View of the Political Participation of LGBTI People in Political Parties and Movements in Colombia

    This report (English + Español) explores the political participation of LGBTI people in Colombia – including the experiences, perceptions, obstacles and opport…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ State Lawmakers Influence Marriage Equality Laws

    The third brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the impact LGB representatives had on influencing straight lawmaker colleagues to vote in favor of…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ Elected Officials Stop Anti-Equality Bills in the States

    The second brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the impact openly LGBTQ state legislators have on thwarting anti-equality legislation opponents p…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ Elected Officials Drive Equality in the States

    The first brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the relationship between the current level of LGBTQ equality in the states and the number of openl…

  • II Encuentro de Liderazgos Politicos LGBTI de America Latina y el Caribe (Relatoria)

    The report (Español) highlights key moments from the Second Meeting of LGBT Political Leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean in October 2015 in Honduras.

  • Standing Out: Transgender and Gender Variant Candidates and Elected Officials Around the World

    The report examines trans and gender variant candidates running for office, their campaigns and their impact once elected.

  • LGBT Rights and Representation in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Influence of Structure, Movements, Institutions, and Culture

    The report (English + Español) examines what Latin America’s experience on LGBTQ issues teaches us about the conditions under which rights in general, and LGBT…

  • Out in Office: LGBT Legislators and LGBT Rights Around the World

    Even when present in small numbers, LGBTQ legislators have a direct and significant effect on the enactment of pro-LGBTQ legislation. This report investigates …

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