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A person holds up a rainbow flag with an ILGA World logo against a clear blue sky. The text reads: "Contribute to these upcoming United Nations reports. Your voice matters!" ILGA World logo is in the bottom right corner.
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17 January 2025

Your voice matters! Contribute to these United Nations reports

United Nations bodies are seeking input for reports about disinformation, sport, HIV response, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. Submit your contributions!

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Colorful end-of-year graphic by ILGA World for 2024. The image features a rainbow gradient background transitioning from red to purple. On the left, a photo shows a group of people raising their hands in celebration at an ILGA event, with a blurred projection of the ILGA logo visible in the background. On the right, white text reads: 'We rise above / Nos levantamos.' Below, smaller text states: 'The 2024 end-of-year message by / el mensaje de fin de año 2024 de ILGA World.' The ILGA World logo is in the bottom right.
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20 December 2024

“We rise above”: the 2024 end-of-year message by ILGA World

Our end-of-year message for 2024 to member organisations, activist, and allies: you have our deepest gratitude for what you do

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The United Nations building stands against a blue sky with scattered clouds, partially framed in a circular cutout on an orange background. To the right, bold black text reads 'CSW69 / Beijing+30,' with smaller text below inviting viewers to apply to attend in English, Spanish, and French. The logo of ILGA World appears in the lower right corner.
  • Opportunities

19 December 2024

CSW69 / Beijing+30: apply to attend with ILGA World

We seek to collaborate with LGBTI human rights defenders on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) / Beijing+30 process. Apply by 8 January 2025!

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Image for IDAHOBIT 2025 with the theme 'The Power of Communities' written in bold pink text on a white background. The top of the image has the text 'IDAHOBIT 2025' in black, and the bottom contains a striped pink border with the text 'a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities • may17.org' along the edge.
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10 December 2024

“The power of communities”: IDAHOBIT 2025 theme announced!

Get inspired by the IDAHOBIT 2025 theme to take action and contribute to a world free from discrimination and violence for LGBTQIA+ people

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The image shows the title of the joint statement on the occasion of Trans Day of Remembrance 2024: "We honour the lives of our siblings and demand safety amidst growing hate and anti-rights movements"
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20 November 2024

Trans Day of Remembrance 2024 joint statement: We honour the lives of our siblings and demand safety amidst growing hate and anti-trans movements

This joint statement was developed by TGEU in collaboration with GATE, ILGA World, APTN, IGLYO, and ESWA on the Trans Day of Remembrance 2024

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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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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
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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

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