Independent Expert on SOGI
- Stories
Centring LBQ women: Shaping a new global agenda for gender justice
Together with its LBQ women's advocacy week partners, ILGA World worked strategically to create a dedicated and visible space for lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women and gender diverse people within multilateral human rights environment.
- Explainers
7 key takeaways from the UN’s first report on lesbian, bisexual and queer women
Explore the key findings of the historic publication presented by the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, addressing the violence and discrimination affecting lesbian, bisexual, and queer women
- United Nations & SOGIESC issues
HRC 62 session – ILGA World’s engagement (June – July 2026)
Learn more about how ILGA World engaged in the Human Rights Council (HRC) session 62 for our LGBTI communities globally
- Advocacy weeks
- UN side events
HRC 62 | Addressing severe forms of discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women: from invisibility to accountability
Join us on Friday 19 June for a Human Rights Council side event to spotlight severe forms of discrimination faced by LBQ women globally, examine their root causes and material consequences, and identify concrete pathways for stronger protection, accountability, and inclusion within UN and national frameworks
- Opportunities
Contribute to a UN mandate report on lesbian, bisexual, and queer women
Contribute to the upcoming report by the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity on violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual, and queer women
- Press releases & statements
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
- Campaigns
- Press releases & statements
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
- Members' meet-ups
ILGA World members’ meet-up: #RenewIESOGI
Calling all ILGA World members: join our next meet-up dedicated to you! 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!
- Events
#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!