Democracy and political participation

Organisations worldwide condemn the large-scale police raids and detentions targeting LGBTI activists and human rights defenders, organisations and community spaces across Türkiye

The awardees are South African deputy minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, the human rights organisation COC Nederland, long-standing activist Marcela Dimonty from Chile, Ugandan trans pastor Aggie Dennett Harmon, and the disability rights advocate and LGBTIQ+ ally Dr Satendra Singh from India

On 5 August 2026, the International Pride Awards ceremony will be live from the WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam. Join us!

Join us on 18 June for a Human Rights Council (HRC62) side event in an event exposing democratic backsliding and reaffirming States’ obligations to protect freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly

In 2026, the world celebrates IDAHOBIT on May 17 under the theme "At the heart of democracy". Because all of us deserve a space where we can feel safe and thrive

This year's International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) will remind everyone that societies can flourish only when there is genuine equity and justice for all

Early on, Yanar Mohammad recognised the common patriarchal root of hatred against women and LGBTI-people, and considered the inclusion of all women and LGBTI communities as fundamental to achieve democracy in Iraq

In yet another episode of Russia's authoritarian playbook, the law targeting ILGA World aims to ban any cooperation with 'undesirables' for Russian citizens and entities

On 16 October, join us for a half-day online event to explore approaches, policies, and practices towards LGBTIQ+-inclusive cities