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The alley of flags at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, in a photo taken during a cloudy day
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2 October 2017

UN resolution condemns death penalty for same-sex relations

The resolution asked countries that have not yet abolished the death penalty to ensure that it is not “...

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30 June 2017

Joint statement on Trans Advocacy Week at the 35th UN Human Rights Council

Sixteen trans and gender diverse activists from fifteen countries across all regions of the world...

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26 June 2017

New dates announced for the next ILGA World Conference, happening in 2019 in Aotearoa New Zealand

“40 years after ILGA’s first conference, the event will be a testament to the growth of the organisation...

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5 June 2017

LGBTI human rights defenders worldwide celebrated at inaugural ILGA World Gala

"We are proud to call the inaugural ILGA World Gala a success"

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14 May 2017

ILGA launches State-Sponsored Homophobia report 2017

The number of countries criminalising consensual, private same-sex sexual activity between adults has...

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9 May 2017

ILGA to honour UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at its inaugural World Gala

The ILGA World Gala will take place in Geneva, Switzerland on June 1, and will also celebrate Ville de Géneve

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3 May 2017

Pan Africa ILGA welcomes new staff membe…

Anthony Oluoch and Sivu Siwisahave joined the team as PAI's new Programmes Manager and Programme Officer...

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27 April 2017

4th International Intersex Forum | Media statement

The Fourth International Intersex Forum, held in Amsterdam in April 2017, has been the world's largest...

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2 February 2017

Joint statement on Trans meeting with the UN Independent Expert on SOGI

This was a historic meeting, the first discussion convened specifically by and for trans-led organisations...