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Pride Month: new ILGA World data and maps on laws affecting LGBTI people globally

The latest data and maps from the ILGA World Database indicate that States and law enforcement continue to create barriers to LGBTI people exercising their basic rights
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ILGA World launches its 2025 annual report

We are honoured to share the ILGA World 2025 Annual Report with you, where you will find a summary of our work over the past year
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A pink graphic with the text "Trans people at the heart of democracy" and "Trans Advocacy Week 2026," featuring logos of various organisations at the bottom.

Trans Advocacy Week 2026: Trans and gender-diverse leaders drive change at the United Nations

In June 2026, a coalition of civil society organisations will support 14 trans and gender-diverse activists from all regions as they engage in the UN Human Rights Council
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ILGA World is a global federation of more than 2,000 member organisations from 170 countries campaigning for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people. Since 1978.

About us

Since 1978, we have been committed to equal human rights for rainbow communities and their liberation from all forms of discrimination.

What we do

We support LGBTI civil society worldwide through advocacy and research projects, and give grassroots movements a voice within international organisations.

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Join our fight for global justice and equality: your contributions matter!

Resources

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Annual Report 2025

The ILGA World 2025 Annual Report offers a summary of a year of work supporting LGBTI communities worldwide
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Laws on Us: the image shows the cover of the 2024 report. The text reads: "Laws on Us- A global overview of legal progress and backtracking on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics". The ILGA World logo sits at the bottom right of the image

Laws on Us: A global overview of legal progress and backtracking on SOGIESC

“Laws on Us” is a global overview of legal developments affecting our communities across the world on the grounds of SOGIESC
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Accessing Connection: Bridging the digital divide for LGBTI communities worldwide

Through a collection of data and testimonies, this report shows how disparities in digital access impact LGBTl people across the world
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United Nations: Deadlines to engage with human rights bodies

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Universal Periodic Review: upcoming deadlines

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