The National Association of African American Studies opens 2012 call for papers which relate to any aspect associated with race, gender and sexuality. Application deadline: 28 April 2012. >>>

The French, Dutch and English version of “Lesbian Health: Myths and Realities” were released in September 2011. We are now pleased to inform you that ILGA has completed the Spanish version. Local groups adapted and translated it into Bahasi (Indonesia), and Filipino. >>>

In commemoration of World AIDS Day and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence/AIDS, Gender Action, joined by over a hundred civil society organizations and activists, sent a letter to World Bank President Robert Zoellick urging the World Bank to increase and improve its HIV prevention and treatment grant investments, and not provide further indebting loans. >>>

The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) welcomes release of the first-ever United Nations (UN) report on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity, titled, “Discriminatory laws and practices and acts of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. >>>

While speaking to delegates at the African Union’s summit, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged stronger protection of homosexual rights. >>>

The International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC) has named Françoise Girard, long-time women's champion in the fields of global health and human rights, as its new President. Girard has a distinguished history in these fields with a particular focus on women's health, sexual and reproductive rights, sexuality and HIV/AIDS. >>>

Jia Hui Lee, a women, gender, and sexuality concentrator in Leverett House takes a look at the 2011 developments for the LGBTI community. >>>

Every year, in conjunction with International Women's Day, Women Deliver celebrates the progress made on behalf of girls and women worldwide. Our Women Deliver 100 list in 2011, which featured 100 of the most inspiring people who have delivered for girls and women, was covered by over 100 traditional and new media sources. This year, to continue the momentum, we are spotlighting the top 50 inspiring ideas and solutions that deliver for girls and women. >>>

For submissions on Czech Republic, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala and Benin, the deadline is 19 March 2012. For submissions on Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Pakistan, Zambia, Japan, Ukraine and Sri Lanka, the deadline is 26 March 2012. >>>

MSMGF offers technical assistance program and webinar for those who are submitting abstracts focused on MSM and transgender issues to the International AIDS Conference. >>>

The Universal Periodic Review developed three tutorials explaining different aspects of the UPR. >>>

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) Committee is seeking organization's activities for the next International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in 2012. Read the letter from the IDAHO Committee. >>>

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women is accepting applications for its 16th grant cycle (2011) from government authorities at the national and local levels, civil society organizations and networks - including non-governmental, women’s and community-based organizations and coalitions and operational research institutions - and UN Country Teams in partnership with governments and civil society organizations. Deadline for applications: January 19, 2011. >>>

The Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality is happy to announce its call for applications to its Social Change Program 2012. The Program aims to develop the capacity of sexual and bodily rights and gender equality activists across the MENA region. The application deadline is January 23, 2012. >>>

Continuing a series of posts on the significant developments in the LGBT community in 2011, the growth of activism and international projects help shape the continuing evolution of gay rights and visibility around the world. >>>

The TDOR 2011 update reveals a shocking total of 221 cases of reported killings of trans people in the last 12 months. In total, the preliminary results show 755 reports of murdered trans people in 51 countries since january 2008. >>>

IASSCS is pleased to announce a small research grants competition for researchers, with the objective to promote research capacity development and research dissemination during 2012. >>>

Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration – the leading NGO advocating for LGBTI refugees worldwide, is seeking a Director of Development. This position will manage ORAM’s institutional and individual fundraising and development-related communications functions. You will raise operating and project funds as well the need to support the protection needs of LGBTI refugees worldwide while you increase ORAM’s visibility and reach. Interview and position in San Francisco, CA. >>>

The European Commission has issued a call for proposals under the “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” theme to address inequalities and promoting women’s rights. >>>

On the occasion of the International Day for the elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, UN Women has announced the availability of grant support to NGOs under the the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. The deadline is on 19 January 2012. >>>