Movement strenghtening

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!

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.

A world map of countries criminalising consensual same-sex sexual acts as of May 2025. Text reads: "Human rights of LGBTI people: the world at a glance. #IDAHOBIT2025". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Campaigns

12 May 2025

Maps on LGBTI people’s human rights: the world at a glance on IDAHOBIT 2025

How do laws worldwide affect the lives of LGBTI people? Access ILGA World maps and more resources to mark this year's IDAHOBIT

Image with text reading: “Statement: Decision on an ILGA World member organisation’s suspension”. The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

3 May 2025

Decision on an ILGA World member organisation’s suspension

Following an investigation by the Disputes Resolution Committee, the ILGA World Board has reached a decision on the suspension of an organisation from its membership

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  • Conferences

29 April 2025

Promoting the digital inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people and ensuring their safety in hostile environments

Join us on Thursday 15 May to discuss how to promote the digital inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people and ensure their safety in hostile environments

A person holding an umbrella in rainbow colours stands at the edge of a large, threatening waterfall. Text reads: "Our LGBTI movements are being choked. Here is how we can survive". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image.
  • Opinion

23 April 2025

Our LGBTI movements are being choked. Here’s how we can survive

LGBTI movements are being heavily hit by development aid freezes and multiple funding cuts. To survive, we must protect multilateralism, democracy, and civic space. Government donors and private philanthropy must step up. LGBTI, SRHRJ and feminist movements need true solidarity – amongst themselves, and from others

  • Events

23 April 2025

Exploring alternatives: An ILGA World membership discussion on social media platforms for human rights advocacy  

In April 2025, the ILGA World communication and membership teams hosted an exclusive meet-up for ILGA World member organisations to explore alternative social media platforms that prioritise privacy, freedom of expression, and user control

  • Explainers

16 April 2025

7 recommendations from intersex advocates to guide inclusive change

Reflecting on the landmark Human Rights Council resolution, intersex advocates share lessons learnt that can guide social justice movements pushing for change

  • Stories

16 April 2025

Intersex human rights: one year after historic UN resolution, civil society keeps pushing forward

One year after the historic intersex resolution at the United Nations, civil society organisations release a report summarising ten years of advocacy in United Nations spaces and explaining what steps lie ahead