Press releases & statements

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2 March 2026

Extension of the “global gag rule”: Pride 7 calls on the G7 to act to protect the integrity of the international aid system and human rights

The expansion of the Global Gag Rule, the Pride 7 group argues, is a political weapon: G7 countries must take a stance against it

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1 March 2026

International Pride Awards 2026: UNDP and ILGA World honour global LGBTIQ+ equality heroes

This global initiative celebrates heroes driving LGBTIQ+ equality and positive change. Submit your nominations starting 17 March 2026

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27 January 2026

Expanded Global Gag Rule: The Trump administration prioritises ideology over human life

The Trump administration’s expansion of the Global Gag Rule is a violent attack on everyone’s freedoms and bodies

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23 January 2026

Russia further targets LGBTI activists, designates ILGA World as “undesirable” organisation

In yet another episode of Russia's authoritarian playbook, the law targeting ILGA World aims to ban any cooperation with 'undesirables' for Russian citizens and entities

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23 January 2026

Olympics: Uphold human rights for all athletes

The Sport & Rights Alliance wrote to the International Olympic Committee regarding its working group on the “protection of the female category”. Read the full letter

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22 December 2025

ILGA World, ILGA Oceania and Oceania Pride condemn UN vote erasing LGBTQ persons with disabilities

In a vote at the United Nations General Assembly, States chose to adopt a discriminatory and exclusionary framework even within a largely positive resolution, leaving millions vulnerable by design

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18 November 2025

IDAHOBIT 2026 theme announced: “At the heart of democracy”

Developed through extensive consultations with regional and global LGBTQIA+ networks worldwide, the 2026 IDAHOBIT theme serves as a powerful reminder that the soil of truly democratic societies must be rich in meaningful equity and justice for all

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5 November 2025

Bullying: 4 in 5 countries have no laws protecting LGBTI youth

Data released today on the ILGA World Database shows that a large part of the world has yet to adopt explicit legislation to protect LGBTI youth in schools

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28 October 2025

The 2024 ILGA World Conference report and documentary are here!

Relive the powerful days of the largest ILGA World Conference to date with our publication and short movie