Criminalisation and incarceration

Contribute to the upcoming report by the UN Independent Expert on the human rights situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and other gender-diverse (LGBT) persons deprived of liberty.

Five human rights defenders and drag artists are facing prosecution in Cusco, Peru following their participation in a Pride march. On 4 September, a judge will hold a hearing to decide whether the prosecution will proceed

Join us on Wednesday 22 July to discuss how the human rights imperative of decriminalisation must be rooted in a do-no-harm approach

Our data show that LGBTI people continue to face challenges in accessing their basic rights. The last few months, in particular, have seen escalating threats to their lives and dignity, although progress has continued to happen even amid this severe crisis

This marks the first time that LGBTQI+ people are explicitly mentioned in a warrant of arrest by the ICC prosecution. Read the joint statement by ILGA World and ILGA Asia

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

"Laws on Us" is a global overview of legal developments affecting our communities across the world on the grounds of SOGIESC

"Laws on Us" is the new landmark report by ILGA World, mapping laws affecting LGBTI communities across the world

Laws on Us is the new publication by ILGA World, offering a legal overview of legal progress and backtracking affecting LGBTI people across the globe. We will publish its first edition on 30 May 2024