Welcome to the World Pride Power List 2014. Nominated by members of the public, and encompassing both those fighting for equality and people who are influential role models, this year's list includes Russian and African activists, trans politicians, and CEOs of global companies.
The top three – Laverne Cox, from TV drama Orange is the New Black, last year's winner and TV host Ellen DeGeneres, and Olympic diver and TV presenter Tom Daley – are already well known. But many on the list are working behind the scenes, creating change in their companies or communities.
Actors, business executives, activists, musicians, members of the armed forces – LGBT individuals from different parts of the community – all appear in this year's wide-ranging list.
For the first time this year, the list has an addition: straight allies – 10 individuals who stand up for LGBT rights.
At a time when homosexuality remains illegal in 80 countries, the list is a chance to celebrate what has been, and is being, done to promote equality.
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• See who made the World Pride Power List 2014 top 10, the full list from 11 to 100 and the top 10 straight allies standing up for LGBT rights.
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