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Large group of people gathered indoors for the 2024 ILGA conference, next to text reading "2024 Conference Report" and two ILGA logos.
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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

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Promotional image for the 2024 ILGA World Conference documentary. The background shows two people hugging warmly in a blurred crowd. The 2024 ILGA World Conference logo with a colourful tree is in the top right corner. The text reads: 'Watch the official documentary of the 2024 ILGA World Conference!' with purple and red ribbon-like shapes on the sides.
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12 September 2025

Watch the 2024 ILGA World Conference documentary

(Re)live the moments of our 2024 World Conference, the largest in the history of the organisation

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A photo shows Imam Muhsin Hendricks speaking from the stage of the 2024 ILGA World conference. Text reads: "ILGA World mourns Muhsin Hendricks, activist and first openly gay Imam". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
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15 February 2025

ILGA World mourns Muhsin Hendricks, activist and first openly gay Imam

Muhsin Hendricks was killed this morning in what we fear may be a hate crime. He supported and mentored many around the world, and in November 2024 he spoke at the ILGA World Conference in Cape Town

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A group of diverse individuals gathered at an event, with a focus on one person in the foreground wearing a bright pink top and smiling warmly. Behind them, others are engaged in the event, some holding the intersex-inclusive Pride flag. The atmosphere appears lively and inclusive, with people of diverse styles and expressions present in the background.
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19 November 2024

Cape Town hosts historic ILGA World Conference on LGBTI people’s human rights: “Kwa umoja we rise”

The ILGA World Conference in Cape Town was the largest in the history of the organisation, with over 1,450 delegates in attendance. The membership elected new Board members and decided to hold the next ILGA World Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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The five awardees of the International Pride Awards 2024
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13 November 2024

International Pride Awards honour five LGBTIQ+ equality heroes in Cape Town, South Africa

The first-ever International Pride Awards today honoured five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality, celebrating them during a ceremony held during the 31st ILGA World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa

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Promotional graphic for the 2024 ILGA World Conference. The text reads 'More speakers announced for the 2024 ILGA World Conference.' Below the text are headshots of four speakers in circular frames. The ILGA World Conference logo is on the left, featuring a stylized tree with colorful branches and the words '2024 ILGA World Conference' in black text. The background includes abstract red and purple shapes on the sides.
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6 November 2024

Decriminalisation advocates, intersex, and trade union movement leaders will speak at the 2024 ILGA World Conference

Menaka Guruswamy, Arundhati Katju, Jeff Cagandahan, and Jordania Ureña Lora join the list of speakers announced for the 2024 ILGA World Conference. More than 1,200 people are expected to take part in the event

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24 October 2024

Yaya Mavundla to host 2024 International Pride Awards ceremony in Cape Town

UNDP and ILGA World announce Yaya Mavundla as the host of the inaugural International Pride Awards ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa

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Text reads: "First keynote speakers announced for the 2024 ILGA World Conference." The photos of Mpho Tutu van Furth, Symmy Larrat, and Graeme Reid are placed in rounded frames. The 2024 ILGA World Conference logo is placed at the bottom left of the image, which is further decorated with elements of the same logo
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19 September 2024

Mpho Tutu van Furth, Graeme Reid, and Symmy Larrat are the first keynote speakers announced for the 2024 ILGA World Conference

The next ILGA World Conference, one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTI changemakers will take place in Cape Town, South Africa between 11 and 15 November 2024. More keynote speakers will be announced in the coming weeks

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A photo of the city of Cape Town and its Table Mountain sits in the background. The logo of the 2024 ILGA World Conference lies at the bottom left. Text reads: "ILGA World Conference 2024: the story behind our logo"
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31 July 2024

ILGA World Conference 2024: the story behind our logo

South African artist Bontle Mohlahlane unveils the meaning behind the logo she designed for the 2024 ILGA World Conference

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