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12 October 2026

ILGA-Europe conference 2026: When we rise, we rise for all of us

In October 2026, hundreds of LGBTI human rights defenders from across Europe and Central Asia gathered in Dublin, Ireland for the annual ILGA-Europe conference, under the theme "Resist and rise."

Read the transcript of the rousing speech that our co-Secretary General Kimberly Frost delivered during the closing plenary

Save the date: ILGA World Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 6–10 September 2027. Polished steel petals of the Floralis Genérica flower sculpture rise against a blue sky with soft clouds. The three local host organisations’ logos sit at top right.
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9 October 2026

ILGA World conference 2027 heads to Buenos Aires

Save the date! The 32nd ILGA World Conference will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6 to 10 September 2027

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4 August 2026

2026 WorldPride human rights conference: ILGA World is present!

ILGA World representatives are contributing to many sessions of the 2026 WorldPride human rights conference: discover the programme!

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4 March 2026

CSW70: Join ILGA World and partners as we advance gender-equitable justice systems

ILGA World will be at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to uplift the voices of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and intersex women, as well as those of our communities at large. Check out the events that we will co-host, and join us there!

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17 June 2025

WEBINAR | A choke on LGBTI movements: the global impacts of foreign aid cuts

On Tuesday 24 June, join global civil society actors, donor representatives, and grassroots leaders to learn more about the aid cuts' effect on LGBTI organisations and communities, and explore solutions and strategies for mitigating the crisis

Defunding equality side event at HRC59
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13 June 2025

Defunding equality: The global impact of aid cuts on trans rights and the path forward

On Tuesday 17 June, join Trans Advocacy Week partners for a side event at the 59th UN Human Rights Council. We will analyse the impact of funding cuts and explore actionable solutions to mitigate their effects

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6 June 2025

#RenewIESOGI: join the next ILGA World members’ meet-up!

Calling all ILGA World members: join the next meet-up dedicated to you! On Friday 13 June, we will focus on the UN Independent Expert on SOGI mandate renewal. Hear from other member organisations and share your own experience to help our global community!

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29 April 2025

Promoting the digital inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people and ensuring their safety in hostile environments

Join us on Thursday 15 May to discuss how to promote the digital inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people and ensure their safety in hostile environments

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23 April 2025

Exploring alternatives: An ILGA World membership discussion on social media platforms for human rights advocacy  

In April 2025, the ILGA World communication and membership teams hosted an exclusive meet-up for ILGA World member organisations to explore alternative social media platforms that prioritise privacy, freedom of expression, and user control