Press releases & statements

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26 January 2017

ILGA’s statement at the Public consultation with the UN SOGI Independent Expert

This statement was delivered by ILGA's UN Programme and Advocacy Manager André du Plessis during the...

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19 December 2016

New attempts to block UN SOGI mandate pr…

The vote was defeated 84 to 77, with 16 abstentions

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14 December 2016

700 LGBTI human rights defenders from 101 countries gather in Bangkok for the ILGA World Conference

Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn, the first-ever UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender...

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1 December 2016

Vitit Muntarbhorn – keynote speech at 2016 ILGA World Conference

This keynote speech was delivered at the ILGA World Conference opening session in Bangkok on 30 November...

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24 November 2016

Jacobus Witbooi

Pan Africa ILGA and ILGA are in state of shock for the loss of Jacobus Witbooi, who passed away today...

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9 November 2016

New report finds UPR crucial to protect human rights of LGBTI persons worldwide

Over eight years, 158 states under review from all regions received 1,110 recommendations that were...

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5 October 2016

Gender incongruence of childhood

A statement on gender incongruence of childhood by the International Lesbian, Gay. Bisexual, Trans and...

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30 September 2016

ILGA welcomes Vitit Muntarbhorn’s appointment as SOGI Independent Expert

The appointment was made as a package today at the United Nations in Geneva together with four other...

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29 July 2016

Deborah Lambillotte left us

Deborah Lambillotte, a passionate activist and inspiring role model for many of us, has passed away