Geneva, 15 May 2013 – The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) has launched its 2013 issue of the state-sponsored homophobia report, a world survey of laws on criminalisation, protection and recognition of same-sex love, from its newly opened office in Geneva. >>>

The 2013 version of the ILGA State Sponsored Homophobia Report will be launched this 15th May in Geneva >>>

This latest issue of FMR (published by the Refugee Studies Centre, Oxford University) includes 26 articles on the abuse of rights of forced migrants around the world who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex. Authors from around the world discuss both the challenges faced and examples of good practice in securing protection for LGBTI forced migrants. >>>

Taking place June 25—27, 2014 in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada, The WorldPride Human Rights Conference 2014 is an exciting gathering of activists, artists, educators, journalists, policymakers, students, and others engaged in LGBTTIQQ2SA* human rights around the world. >>>

Many people who claim asylum have never admitted their sexual orientation for fear of abuse, attacks or arrest. To survive, they learn to deny their sexuality – many are married. But after years of secrecy they are suddenly forced to “out” themselves very publicly. >>>

Using multiple studies and assessing over 11,000 women from around the world, a study has found HIV is highly prevalant among trans women. >>>

In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Boris Dittrich, advocacy director of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender program at Human Rights Watch, discusses the current debates on same-sex marriage in Europe and the United States and virulent homophobia in Russia and Uganda. >>>

Please find below the documentation related to the regional seminars and the international dialogue that took place in Oslo: >>>

Another veteran Vatican figure has signaled openness to civil recognition of same-sex unions in the wake of similar comments in early February from the Vatican's top official on the family. It's a position also once reportedly seen with favor by the future pope while he was still Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. >>>

Global and regional MSM networks from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe will coordinate efforts to support frontline organizations worldwide >>>

Swedes are shaking up their language with a new gender-neutral pronoun. The pronoun, “hen,” allows speakers and writers to refer to a person without including reference to a person’s gender. This month, the pronoun made a big leap toward mainstream usage when it was added to the country’s National Encyclopedia. >>>

UN Secretary-General says ‘culture, tradition or religion’ is no excuse, governments have to protect gay, bisexual and trans people in strongest speech yet on issue. >>>

Human rights activists are pushing the World Bank to use its clout to fight discrimination against LGBT people as a way to combat the poverty caused by anti-gay stigmatization. >>>

Paediatric Surgeon, Mika Venhola, MD, PhD, Assistant Chief, Dept of Pediatric Surgery - Oulu University Hospital, Finland discusses his experiences and thoughts about intersex and related human conditions. >>>

Norway, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 16 April 2013 - We are very pleased that such a broad range of participants have been able to join us in Oslo for this historic event, said the Conference Co-chairs, Mr. Jerry Matjila of South Africa and Ms. Bente Angell-Hansen of Norway after the conference. >>>

We are delighted to announce that Dr Purna Sen, Head of Human Rights at the Commonwealth Secretariat from 2008 until 2011, has been elected as chair of the Kaleidoscope Trust. >>>

Study of over 2400 young gay men shows higher rates of homophobia and violence, lower access to HIV prevention and treatment compared to older gay men. >>>

Statement by Ivan Šimonović United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Oslo, 15-16 April 2013 - >>>

Video Message of Ban Ki-Moon to the Oslo Conference Oslo, 15-16 April 2013 >>>

The Human Dignity Trust is looking to appoint a Lawyer.Deadline for applications: 15 April 2013. >>>