Freedom of assembly and association

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  • Press releases & statements

14 September 2026

Türkiye must end the coordinated crackdown on LGBTI+ civil society!

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

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  • Press releases & statements

4 September 2026

Drag is art: ILGA World and ILGALAC in solidarity with activists facing criminalisation in Cusco, Peru

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

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  • Press releases & statements

31 May 2025

Pride Month: ILGA World releases new data and maps on laws affecting LGBTI people globally

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

The speakers of the webinar: "Forward despite the backlash: LGBTI rights and the freedom of association"
  • Webinars

25 June 2024

WEBINAR | Forward despite the backlash: LGBTI rights and the freedom of association

Join us for a webinar on LGBTI rights and the freedom of association with the Independent Expert on SOGI, LGBTI trade unionists and civil society

The speakers of the webinar: "Forward despite the backlash: LGBTI rights and the freedom of association"
  • Events

25 June 2024

WEBINAR | Forward despite the backlash: LGBTI rights and the freedom of association

Join us for a webinar on LGBTI rights and the freedom of association with the Independent Expert on SOGI, LGBTI trade unionists and civil society

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  • Legal mapping
  • Research

30 May 2024

Laws on Us: A global overview of legal progress and backtracking on SOGIESC

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

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  • Press releases & statements

15 March 2024

Uganda: denying NGO registration fails democratic principles

The Ugandan Court of Appeal’s decision to deny Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) legal registration fails the democratic principles enshrined in the country’s Constitution and should be reversed, ILGA World and The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) said today

  • Press releases & statements

30 January 2024

ILGA World Database wins Anthem Awards for “Best use of data”

The ILGA World Database is among the winners at this year’s Anthem Awards, one of the most important social impact awards globally.

  • Opportunities

15 January 2024

Impact of restrictions on freedom of expression and association based on SOGI: contribute to a joint report

Send us your contributions by 26 January 2024 for our joint report to the UN IESOGI.