Campaigns

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  • Opportunities

30 July 2026

Advocacy grants for ILGA World member organisations: call for proposals

Are you an ILGA World member organisation? Are you seeking support for advocacy initiatives that advance the rights, dignity, safety, and freedom of LGBTI people and communities? Send your proposal by 13 August 2026

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  • Stories

16 April 2026

Women Deliver 2026: solidarity, resistance, and reimagination

ILGA World will be at the 2026 Women Deliver Conference in Narrm, 27-30 April. Check out the events that we will co-host, and join us if you are there!

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  • Press releases & statements

7 July 2025

UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity

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

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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.
  • Videos

3 July 2025

IDAHOBIT 2025: watch the video report

This May 17, the world came together to celebrate the power of communities: relive those moments with this video report!

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  • Campaigns
  • Press releases & statements

20 June 2025

1,259 NGOs from 157 countries and territories urge States to #RenewIESOGI

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

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  • 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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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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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

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