FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ILGA AT THE 45TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ORGANISATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS)

Ruth Baldacchino (Malta) and Helen Kennedy (Canada) Co-Secretaries General of the International Lesbianadjective/noun to describe a woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women. Women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves., Gayadjective to describe people whose enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional
attractions are to people of the same gender. Men, women and non-binary people may use this
term to describe themselves., Bisexualadjective used to describe a person who has the capacity to form enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional attractions to those of the same gender or to those of other genders., Transadjective/umbrella term to describe a person whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. and Intersex Association (ILGA), together with Kenita Placide representing both the ILGA Women’s Secretariat and United and Strong (St Lucia), are preparing to attend the 45th General Assemblythe main deliberative and policy-making organ of the United Nations which makes decisions on international issues such as development and peace and security. All 193 member States are represented, and each has one vote. of the Organisation of American States (OAS), on June 15 – 16 in Washington DC.

Reflecting on the recent Summit of the OAS in Panama City, ILGA acknowledges the leading voice of the unified Coalition of Latin America and the Caribbean, which has worked tirelessly to promote the Human Rights of 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. persons at the OAS for decades. Many important gains have been accomplished for 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. people in the region as a result of the Coalition’s efforts and ILGA believes that once again, the Coalition will set the stage for important dialogue that will further advance
the Human Rights of 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. persons at the next OAS sessions in Washington.

ILGA is looking forward to working with the Coalition at the upcoming General Assemblythe main deliberative and policy-making organ of the United Nations which makes decisions on international issues such as development and peace and security. All 193 member States are represented, and each has one vote. in order to maximize every resource available and stakeholder present to raise 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. visibility within the OAS. ILGA’s motivation lies within the belief that having one voice advancing multiple strategies – agreed by all and following full consultation – will have a stronger impact.

ILGA Co-Secretary General Helen Kennedy, who has the responsibility of the regions of North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean, along with colleagues from the regions will actively participate and contribute to this dialogue.

ILGA was established in 1978 and is a worldwide federation with 1200 member organizations from 110 countries campaigning for lesbianadjective/noun to describe a woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women. Women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves., gayadjective to describe people whose enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional
attractions are to people of the same gender. Men, women and non-binary people may use this
term to describe themselves., bisexualadjective used to describe a person who has the capacity to form enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional attractions to those of the same gender or to those of other genders., transadjective/umbrella term to describe a person whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. and intersexan umbrella term for the spectrum of variations of sex characteristics that naturally occur within the human species. Intersex people are born with variations of sex characteristics (such as genitals, reproductive organs, hormonal and chromosomal patterns) that are more diverse than stereotypical definitions of male or female bodies. Up to 1.7% of the global population are born with such traits; yet, because their bodies are seen as different, intersex children and adults are often stigmatised and subject to harmful practices – including in medical settings - and discriminated against. rights._