Global

  • Advocacy weeks
  • Film screenings; performances; and cultural events

13 June 2025

“Queer as punk” film screening and roundtable

Join us on Monday 16 June for a film screening of "Queer as punk" on the occasion of UN Trans Advocacy Week 2025

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Text reads: "#RenewIESOGI: the global campaign to renew the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" and offers information about the event. The #RenewIESOGI campaign logo is at the centre right of the image, while ILGA World's logo is at the bottom left.
  • Members' meet-ups

6 June 2025

ILGA World members’ meet-up: #RenewIESOGI

Calling all ILGA World members: join our next meet-up dedicated to you! We will focus on the UN Independent Expert on SOGI mandate renewal. Hear from other member organisations and share your own experience to help our global community!

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Text reads: "#RenewIESOGI: the global campaign to renew the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" and offers information about the event. The #RenewIESOGI campaign logo is at the centre right of the image, while ILGA World's logo is at the bottom left.
  • Events

6 June 2025

#RenewIESOGI: join the next ILGA World members’ meet-up!

Calling all ILGA World members: join the next meet-up dedicated to you! On Friday 13 June, we will focus on the UN Independent Expert on SOGI mandate renewal. Hear from other member organisations and share your own experience to help our global community!

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  • Explainers

2 June 2025

Driving change: Using CEDAW to increase women’s participation in decision-making

Between 2023 and 2024, ILGA World contributed to the framing and drafting process of General Recommendation No. 40 on women’s equal and inclusive representation in decision-making systems

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A photo of people marching at Geneva Pride during a bright-sky day, holding diverse Pride flags. The text reads: "Pride Month: ILGA World releases new data and maps on laws affecting LGBTI people globally". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image.
  • Press releases & statements

31 May 2025

Pride Month: ILGA World releases new data and maps on laws affecting LGBTI people globally

Our data show that LGBTI people continue to face challenges in accessing their basic rights. The last few months, in particular, have seen escalating threats to their lives and dignity, although progress has continued to happen even amid this severe crisis

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  • Explainers

26 May 2025

Trans Advocacy Week: Making trans voices heard at the United Nations

UN Trans Advocacy Week 2025 will focus on critical issues affecting trans communities globally, including the impact of cuts to foreign aid, legislative rollbacks due to the anti-gender movement, and the renewal of the IESOGI mandate

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A group of people at the 2023 WorldPride march in Sydney, Australia. A woman holds an ILGA World banner. Text reads: "IDAHOBIT 2025. Serving the power of communities throughout our history". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image.
  • Campaigns
  • Stories

17 May 2025

IDAHOBIT: Our history of serving the power of communities

ILGA World has been serving the power of LGBTI communities worldwide throughout its history. Watch this video to learn more on this IDAHOBIT!

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A group of diverse people holds a Pride flag and smiles at the camera. The text reads: "IDAHOBIT 2025. We envision a world where freedom from fear, want, and state violence is a birthright, not a privilege." A bar at the bottom centre shows the May17 logo with the tagline: "A celebration of sexual and gender diversity"
  • Campaigns
  • Press releases & statements

17 May 2025

The power of communities: loud, bold, and unapologetically ours

A joint statement by organisations worldwide on the occasion of IDAHOBIT 2025. Sign on!

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Illustration showing a large tree with wide branches, surrounded by diverse LGBTQIA+ people engaging in community activities under the theme “The Power of Communities.” People are shown watering the tree, painting a protest sign, playing, reading, and hanging rainbow lanterns. A small dog stands beside two people on the left. The background is a soft pink and orange gradient. The scene conveys care, solidarity, and joyful collaboration. At the bottom, the text reads “The Power of Communities.” A pink banner underneath includes “IDAHOBIT – A Worldwide Celebration of Sexual and Gender Diversities – may17.org” and a pink triangle with an exclamation mark, which is the logomark of IDAHOBIT.
  • Campaigns
  • Press releases & statements

12 May 2025

IDAHOBIT, May 17: Global day celebrates sexual and gender diversities amid rising backlash worldwide

May 17 is IDAHOBIT, a day when the world celebrates sexual and gender diversities. Despite significant progress, LGBTQIA+ people continue to face challenges in accessing their basic rights.

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