EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT

During his time as ILGA’s Executive Director, Renato has led our transitionrefers to a series of steps people may take to live in the gender they identify with. A person’s transition can be social and/or medical. Steps may include: coming out to family, friends and colleagues; dressing and acting according to one’s gender; changing one’s name and/or sex/gender on legal documents; medical treatments - including hormone therapies and possibly one or more types of surgery. from Brussels to Geneva, and ILGA to a growing international LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. organisation. Renato has also led a dedicated team, each of whom plays an important role in the everyday running of ILGA.

Renato leaves ILGA in a very strong position for future growth and we sincerely thank him for his contributions and leadership during his tenure as Executive Director.

André du Plessis has been appointed as Head of Operations (acting Executive Director) until the recruitment of a new Executive Director takes place. This will ensure continuity and support the transitionrefers to a series of steps people may take to live in the gender they identify with. A person’s transition can be social and/or medical. Steps may include: coming out to family, friends and colleagues; dressing and acting according to one’s gender; changing one’s name and/or sex/gender on legal documents; medical treatments - including hormone therapies and possibly one or more types of surgery. to a new Executive Director.

The board wishes Renato a successful future as he progresses his career.

On behalf of ILGA and the ILGA Board,

Ruth Baldacchino and Helen Kennedy
Co-Secretaries General
ILGA