Advocacy

The photo shows a hand pointing a finger towards a pawn, which is in different colours that the other pawns around. Text reads: "Retreat from development aid continues s more governments announce funding cuts". The logos of ILGA World, Pan Africa ILGA, ILGA Asia, ILGA-Europe, ILGA-NAC, ILGA Oceania, ILGALAC are placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

11 March 2025

Retreat from development aid continues as more governments announce funding cuts

ILGA is concerned that governments continue to drastically cut foreign development aid: "The world is becoming more unstable by the day: this is not the time for States to turn their backs on those in need"

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  • Events

10 March 2025

CSW69 / Beijing+30: Join ILGA World at these events

The 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women has kicked off in New York, and ILGA World will be there to uplift the voices of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and intersex women, as well as those of our communities at large. Check out the events that we will co-host below, and join us there!

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  • Events

4 March 2025

Ending AIDS for all: the critical role of human rights in a sustainable and equitable response

Join us on 5 March at a side event to the 58th Human Rights Council for an urgent appeal to world leaders to recognise human rights as essential to a sustainable and equitable response to HIV/AIDS

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  • UN side events

4 March 2025

HRC 58 | Ending AIDS for all: the critical role of human rights in a sustainable and equitable response

Join us on Wednesday 5 March for a Human Rights Council side event calling on global leaders to recognise human rights as essential to a sustainable, equitable HIV/AIDS response

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A digital flyer for the event "Celebrating Progress and Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality." The flyer has a gradient background with shades of yellow, purple, and pink. At the top, the title "CELEBRATING PROGRESS" is displayed in large, bold, purple capital letters. Below, the subtitle "And Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality" appears in black text. The event details are presented in bold purple and black text: :date: Date & Time: March 13, 2025, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET :round_pushpin: Location: 730 Third Avenue (at 45th Street) + on Zoom A brief description states that this dynamic, high-level event will recognize 30 years of progress on gender equality and rally stakeholders to continue pushing forward. Activists, including adolescent girls, LGBTIQ+ persons, and human rights defenders, will share their visions for driving resources and programs. Governments and key stakeholders will outline priorities to accelerate progress and center the most marginalized. A bold call to action encourages attendees to register via a provided link. At the bottom, there is a note in smaller text: "This space is accessible. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and English/Spanish interpretation will be provided." The flyer features logos of various organizations at the bottom, including Women Deliver, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, the European Union, ILGA World, Outright International, and several others, indicating their role as event hosts.
  • Events

28 February 2025

CSW 69 | Celebrating progress and reigniting momentum on gender equality

Join us on 13 March during CSW 69 to reigniting momentum on gender equality, thirty years on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

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A digital flyer for the event "Celebrating Progress and Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality." The flyer has a gradient background with shades of yellow, purple, and pink. At the top, the title "CELEBRATING PROGRESS" is displayed in large, bold, purple capital letters. Below, the subtitle "And Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality" appears in black text. The event details are presented in bold purple and black text: :date: Date & Time: March 13, 2025, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET :round_pushpin: Location: 730 Third Avenue (at 45th Street) + on Zoom A brief description states that this dynamic, high-level event will recognize 30 years of progress on gender equality and rally stakeholders to continue pushing forward. Activists, including adolescent girls, LGBTIQ+ persons, and human rights defenders, will share their visions for driving resources and programs. Governments and key stakeholders will outline priorities to accelerate progress and center the most marginalized. A bold call to action encourages attendees to register via a provided link. At the bottom, there is a note in smaller text: "This space is accessible. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and English/Spanish interpretation will be provided." The flyer features logos of various organizations at the bottom, including Women Deliver, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, the European Union, ILGA World, Outright International, and several others, indicating their role as event hosts.
  • UN side events

27 February 2025

CSW 69: Celebrating progress and reigniting momentum on gender equality

Join us on Thursday 13 March for an event at CSW 69 taking stock of progress over three decades on gender equality issues

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Geometric shapes illustrate a maternal womb. Text reads: "Addressing Preventable Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: An Intersectional and Systems-Based Approach 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council"
  • UN side events

27 February 2025

HRC 58 | Addressing preventable maternal mortality and morbidity: An intersectional and systems-based approach

Join us on Monday 3 March at the 58th UN Human Rights Council to discuss the necessity of human rights-based approach to prevent and eliminate maternal mortality and morbidity

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Geometric shapes illustrate a maternal womb. Text reads: "Addressing Preventable Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: An Intersectional and Systems-Based Approach 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council"
  • Events

27 February 2025

Addressing preventable maternal mortality and morbidity: An intersectional and systems-based approach

Join us on Monday 3 March for a side event at the 58th UN Human Rights Council to discuss the necessity of human rights-based approach to prevent and eliminate maternal mortality and morbidity

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A night photo of the Headquarters of the International Olympic Committee IOC in Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Press releases & statements

26 February 2025

Olympics: IOC presidential candidates need to step up on rights

The lack of priority for IOC human rights policies poses risks to athletes, fans, and workers, says the Sport & Rights Alliance

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