WorldPride Human Rights Conference Lineup Announcements Begin
Speakers from around the world join dynamic program in Washington, DC as part of landmark LGBTQ+ rights event June 4-6
Washington, DC (May 1, 2025) – Today, organizers of the WorldPride 2025 Human Rights Conference began announcing speakers and program tracks that include workshops, engaging presentations and conversations around the important legislative and cultural issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. and around the world. The event provides a powerful gathering place to inspire global action on LGBTQ+ rights, set in the heart of the U.S. capital city.
Speakers announced today range from outspoken allies including The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Church House-Diocese of Washington, D.C.; to activists from around the world including Dr. Lady Phyll, T.S. Madison, Richa Tripathi and Yasmin Benoit; dignitaries including Her Excellency Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Iceland’s Minister of Industries; academic leaders Paula Gerber, Ph.D., Professor of Law at Monash University and M. V. Lee Badgett, Ph.D., Economics Professor at the Williams Institute at UCLA; and artists like Courtney Act, Bob the Drag Queen, Peppermint, and Mrs. Kasha Davis. Advocacy groups including GLAAD, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, and Human Rights Campaign will also participate, highlighting their leadership on domestic issues and to use the moment to rally global support.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 4 - Friday, June 6
Full daily schedules are available online
WHERE: The JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
REGISTRATION: Registration for in-person attendance will remain open as space is available. Virtual attendance is available as well. Full information on individual, corporate, and non-profit registration is available online.
MEDIA ACCESS: Media interested in attending the WorldPride 2025 Human Rights Conference can apply for credentials here.
Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. For the latest news and updates, visit WorldPrideDC.org. For press inquiries and questions about WorldPride, please contact worldpridedc@lindarothpr.com. Media opportunities with organizers and participants are available now throughout the events in 2025.
About The Capital Pride Alliance
The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA), located in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community all year long, through educational programs, major events, fundraising, outreach and advocacy, providing platforms for visibility, and supporting the work of our many community organizations and local businesses.
About WorldPride DC 2025
WorldPride DC 2025, hosted by the Capital Pride Alliance, will take place in the heart of the nation’s capital from May 17 to June 8, 2025. The global celebration will feature two weeks of parades, festivals, marches, exhibits, and cultural programming. For more information, visit www.worldpridedc2025.org.
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