Asia

Text reads: "In solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla". The ILGA World logo is placed at the top right of the image.
  • Press releases & statements

3 October 2025

ILGA World is in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla

We join the thousands of people who are taking the streets these days across the world to remind everyone that civil society will not — remain silent

A photo shows an intersex-inclusive Progress Pride flag. Text reads: "Towards inclusive and intersectional women's rights. Stories from ILGA World's membership in Albania, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka". The ILGA World logo is at the bottom right of the image
  • Stories

2 October 2025

Towards inclusive and intersectional women’s rights: Stories from ILGA World members in Albania, Mongolia and Sri Lanka

Read stories of victories achieved by our grassroots member organisations towards inclusive approaches to women's rights

Image with text reading: “Statement: Decision on an ILGA World member organisation’s suspension”. The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

3 May 2025

Decision on an ILGA World member organisation’s suspension

Following an investigation by the Disputes Resolution Committee, the ILGA World Board has reached a decision on the suspension of an organisation from its membership

A photo of the International Criminal Court building in The Hague is placed in the background. Text reads: "International Criminal Court recognises LGBTQI+ persecution in Afghanistan". The logos of ILGA World and ILGA Asia are placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

24 January 2025

International Criminal Court recognises LGBTQI+ persecution in Afghanistan

This marks the first time that LGBTQI+ people are explicitly mentioned in a warrant of arrest by the ICC prosecution. Read the joint statement by ILGA World and ILGA Asia

Text reads: "The ILGA World Board unanimously decided to remove the bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv. The bid will not go forward and will not be put to a vote at the upcoming World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

29 October 2024

ILGA World position on the Tel Aviv bid for the 2026/2027 World Conference

The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will not go forward and will not be put to a vote at the upcoming World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa

  • Press releases & statements

22 October 2024

ILGA World statement on the candidate host cities for our 2026/2027 World Conference

We invite our membership to get exercise their rights, engage, and vote, so that our 2026/2027 World Conference can be held in a place that is safe and accessible to our movements

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

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
  • Press releases & statements

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

  • Press releases & statements

27 October 2023

Gaza: an immediate ceasefire is needed!