Freedom of religion and belief
- Press releases & statements
LGBTI advocates respond to election of Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost
Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, has a profound opportunity to shape a Church that lives more fully into its message of love, compassion, and justice
- Opinion
The Conclave begins: will it be a turning point for the Catholic Church and LGBTI people?
As Cardinals gather in the Vatican for a conclave to elect a new Pope, LGBTI Catholics hope for the Church to head towards inclusion
- Press releases & statements
ILGA World mourns Muhsin Hendricks, activist and first openly gay Imam
Muhsin Hendricks was killed this morning in what we fear may be a hate crime. He supported and mentored many around the world, and in November 2024 he spoke at the ILGA World Conference in Cape Town
- Events
Mpho Tutu van Furth, Graeme Reid, and Symmy Larrat are the first keynote speakers announced for the 2024 ILGA World Conference
The next ILGA World Conference, one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTI changemakers will take place in Cape Town, South Africa between 11 and 15 November 2024. More keynote speakers will be announced in the coming weeks
- Practical guides & advocacy toolkits
- United Nations & SOGIESC issues
Special Procedures factsheets
- Practical guides & advocacy toolkits
- United Nations & SOGIESC issues
Factsheet – Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
References and recommendations made by UN human rights experts on the freedom of religion and belief about LGBTI persons and SOGIESC issues