Research

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13 July 2026

More than 900 survey responses, one room: LGBTI Pathways partners meet to begin data analysis

In June 2026, staff from the Global Philanthropy Project, ILGA World and the Pathways global technical team met in Tallinn, Estonia, to review the first round of analysis of the LGBTI Pathways survey data. Here is what we found

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1 June 2026

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

The latest data and maps from the ILGA World Database indicate that States and law enforcement continue to create barriers to LGBTI people exercising their basic rights

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14 April 2026

LGBTI Pathways survey: Join civil society worldwide saying what our communities really need

Hear from civil society organisations and activists from across the world on why taking the LGBTI Pathways survey matters to you and your communities

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28 January 2026

LGBTI Pathways survey now open: Shape the future of funding for LGBTI communities worldwide

Together, we will build evidence that funders and organisations can use to improve movement support regionally and globally. Take the survey before 21 April and share it with fellow organisations, activists, and community groups!

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6 October 2025

LGBTI Pathways: moving full steam ahead!

Global Philanthropy Project and ILGA World have set up robust regional structures for the LGBTI Pathways project. During the first meetings, experts worked on the survey questions to better understand our communities' funding and support needs

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11 September 2025

5 key takeaways on violence against LGBTI people and data collection

Violence against LGBTI people often goes unseen. A new report by UN Women highlights why better data collection on the issue matters

Global call for proposals from the LGBTI Pathways Project to select regional experts. ILGA World and the Global Philanthropy Project invite expressions of interest from civil society, philanthropy, and donor governments. Deadline: Monday 18 August 2025, 23:59 CEST. Logos of LGBTI Pathways, ILGA World, and Global Philanthropy Project.
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1 August 2025

Global call for proposals: LGBTI Pathways regional experts

ILGA World and GPP invite civil society, philanthropy and donor governments representatives to submit expressions of interest to join the regional expert groups for the LGBTI Pathways Project. Apply by Monday, 18 August, 23:59 CEST!

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9 October 2024

LBQ activists launch Advocacy Priorities Report following unprecedented global consultation

Outright International, ILGA World, and the Global Lesbian* Coalition launch an unprecedented collaborative summary report on global LBQ advocacy and research priorities

The image shows photos of human rights defenders and text reading: "The Landscape of Public International Funding for Hunian Rights Defenders ProtectDefenders.eu commissioned this study to evaluate institutional funding for human rights defenders (HRDs). By scrutinizing donor policies, financial data, and gathering insights from donors and HRDs, our goal is to offer a thorough analysis of international funding for HRDs, stimulating discussions to foster sustainable support for their vital work."
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11 June 2024

New ProtectDefenders.eu study reveals urgent need for increased funding and support for human rights defenders

ProtectDefenders.eu, the European Union HRDs mechanism, published a study on the state of funding and support for human rights defenders