Press releases & statements

Text reads: "South Korea: extend state benefits to same-sex partners". The ILGA World and ILGA Asia logos are placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

1 July 2024

South Korea: Extend state benefits to same-sex partners, ILGA World and ILGA Asia tell the Supreme Court

ILGA World and ILGA Asia intervened in a landmark case, in which the Supreme Court will rule on whether a same-sex partner is entitled to public health insurance coverage as his partner’s dependant

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The image features an illustration of a diverse group of people lifting a giant book used as a column of a big temple. Text reads: "Introducing the Declaration + 25: this document protects the #Right2DefendRights and those who defend them. Now it's the time to reaffirm our commitment"
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19 June 2024

Declaration +25: Civil society unveils major expansion of UN Declaration protecting human rights defenders

18 organisations release the Declaration +25, a landmark document designed to complement the 1998 UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders

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Text in a white box on a red background reads: "ILGA World calls for a permanent ceasefire and peace plan in Gaza and in conflict zones across the world". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom centre of the image
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13 June 2024

ILGA World calls for a permanent ceasefire and peace plan in Gaza and in conflict zones across the world

We reiterate a united call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, a comprehensive peace plan for Palestine, and an end to the over 110 armed conflicts and wars currently active across the world

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The image shows photos of human rights defenders and text reading: "The Landscape of Public International Funding for Hunian Rights Defenders ProtectDefenders.eu commissioned this study to evaluate institutional funding for human rights defenders (HRDs). By scrutinizing donor policies, financial data, and gathering insights from donors and HRDs, our goal is to offer a thorough analysis of international funding for HRDs, stimulating discussions to foster sustainable support for their vital work."
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11 June 2024

New ProtectDefenders.eu study reveals urgent need for increased funding and support for human rights defenders

ProtectDefenders.eu, the European Union HRDs mechanism, published a study on the state of funding and support for human rights defenders

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Laws on Us: the image shows the cover of the 2024 report. The text reads: "Laws on Us- A global overview of legal progress and backtracking on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics". The ILGA World logo sits at the bottom right of the image
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30 May 2024

Laws on Us: new global report maps relentless opposition and progress on LGBTI people’s human rights

"Laws on Us" is the new landmark report by ILGA World, mapping laws affecting LGBTI communities across the world

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17 May 2024

Recognizing LGBTIQ+ equality champions: UNDP and ILGA World launch the International Pride Awards

UNDP and ILGA World proudly announce the launch of the International Pride Awards. This ground-breaking initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) equality heroes around the world

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An illustration showing three groups of diverse people holding hands and forming round shapes. In the middle of each group, text reads "No one left behind: equality, freedom, and justice for all". The logo of IDAHOBIT May 17 is placed below the text
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17 May 2024

May 17: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates progress while calling for more inclusion

Celebrated annually on May 17, this year's IDAHOBIT is held under the theme "No one left behind: equality, freedom, and justice for all"

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The image shows a photo of a group of people posing in formal clothing, in front of a large staircase. The text reads: "Equal Rights Coalition launches its Secretariat, hosted by ILGA World". The logos of the ERC, ILGA World, and the ERC co-Chairs appear at the bottom left of the image
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9 May 2024

Equal Rights Coalition launches its Secretariat, hosted by ILGA World

To best manage the coordination body, ILGA World hired an Equal Rights Coalition Secretariat Manager and is proud to welcome Leanne MacMillan to the team

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An illustration of a mobile phone shows the homepage of the LGBTI Pathways website. The logo of the project is show, and the text reads "LGBTI Pathways launches its new website". The image also shows the logos of ILGA World and the Global Philanthropy Project
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17 April 2024

LGBTI Pathways is launching its new website!

Available at lgbtipathways.org, the website includes regional information about the project, its leadership, updates, events, and more

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