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  • Press releases & statements

3 July 2025

ILGA World’s Julia Ehrt recognised among International Gender Champions

She now joins the likes of joining global leaders like United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima s decision-makers pledging to make gender equality a working reality in their spheres of influence

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  • Podcast

30 June 2025

The global call to #RenewIESOGI

In July 2025, the UN Human Rights Council will vote to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Hear activists from every region of the world about what it means to have this mandate and why it should be renewed!

  • Opportunities

23 June 2025

Human Rights Council and beyond: join us on these upcoming side events and webinars

Join our upcoming events at the 59th UN Human Rights Council and beyond, addressing critical issues affecting LGBTI and allied communities and movements

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  • Campaigns
  • Press releases & statements

20 June 2025

1,259 NGOs from 157 countries and territories urge States to #RenewIESOGI

Human rights defenders worldwide are calling on the UN Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, up for renewal this session. Read our global joint statement

  • Press releases & statements

17 June 2025

Urgent support needed for the UN Treaty Bodies

Public statement by civil society organisations on the Occasion of the 37th Annual Meeting of the Chairpersons of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies

  • Webinars

17 June 2025

A choke on LGBTI movements: the global impacts of foreign aid cuts

On Tuesday 24 June, join global civil society actors, donor representatives, and grassroots leaders to learn more about the aid cuts' effect on LGBTI organisations and communities, and explore solutions and strategies for mitigating the crisis

  • Events

17 June 2025

WEBINAR | A choke on LGBTI movements: the global impacts of foreign aid cuts

On Tuesday 24 June, join global civil society actors, donor representatives, and grassroots leaders to learn more about the aid cuts' effect on LGBTI organisations and communities, and explore solutions and strategies for mitigating the crisis

Defunding equality side event at HRC59
  • Events

13 June 2025

Defunding equality: The global impact of aid cuts on trans rights and the path forward

On Tuesday 17 June, join Trans Advocacy Week partners for a side event at the 59th UN Human Rights Council. We will analyse the impact of funding cuts and explore actionable solutions to mitigate their effects

Defunding equality side event at HRC59
  • Advocacy weeks
  • UN side events

13 June 2025

Defunding equality: The global impact of aid cuts on trans rights and the path forward

Join us on Tuesday 17 June at the United Nations in Geneva to discuss the global impact of aid cuts on trans people's rights