Advocacy

From the grassroots to the international stages, throughout 2024 we continued to support our LGBTI communities worldwide, navigating together a time when reactionary forces continue to attack social justice movements and erode decades of progress

Civil society organisations express concerns about acts of intimidation, reprisal and retaliation against Special Procedures, which constitute "a severe hindrance to multilateralism and international justice"

The UN Human Rights Council once again reminds all States of their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfil the rights of LGBT and gender diverse people

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

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!

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

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

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

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