Legal gender recognition

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  • Press releases & statements

21 October 2025

Statement on the International Day of Action for Trans Depathologisation 2025

We join organisations worldwide calling for health systems that respect the dignity of trans and gender-diverse people

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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

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  • Press releases & statements

10 February 2025

Rollback of trans rights in Argentina: ILGALAC and ILGA World statement on Decree 62/2025

The government of Argentina has modified the historic gender identity law by decree. Read the joint statement by ILGA World and ILGALAC

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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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Laws on Us: the image shows the cover of the 2024 report. The text reads: "Laws on Us- A global overview of legal progress and backtracking on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics". The ILGA World logo sits at the bottom right of the image
  • Press releases & statements

30 May 2024

Laws on Us: new global report maps relentless opposition and progress on LGBTI people’s human rights

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

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  • Videos

23 May 2024

Introducing “Laws on Us”, a global overview of progress and backtracking on LGBTI people’s human rights

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

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  • Explainers

14 May 2024

Maps on LGBTI people’s human rights: the world at a glance on IDAHOBIT 2024

ILGA World maps are among the most shared visual representations of how LGBTI people are affected by laws and policies worldwide

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  • 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.

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  • Explainers

19 December 2023

2023 in review: the new laws affecting LGBTI communities worldwide

A comprehensive summary of the legal developments shaping the rights of LGBTI people across the world during the past 12 months.

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