Trans Advocacy Week

Join us on 18 June for a Human Rights Council (HRC62) side event in an event exposing democratic backsliding and reaffirming States’ obligations to protect freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly

In June 2026, a coalition of civil society organisations will support 14 trans and gender-diverse activists from all regions as they engage in the UN Human Rights Council

On Tuesday 17 June, join Trans Advocacy Week partners for a side event at the 59th UN Human Rights Council. We will analyse the impact of funding cuts and explore actionable solutions to mitigate their effects

Join us on Tuesday 17 June at the United Nations in Geneva to discuss the global impact of aid cuts on trans people's rights

Join us on Monday 16 June for a film screening of "Queer as punk" on the occasion of UN Trans Advocacy Week 2025

UN Trans Advocacy Week 2025 will focus on critical issues affecting trans communities globally, including the impact of cuts to foreign aid, legislative rollbacks due to the anti-gender movement, and the renewal of the IESOGI mandate

In June 2024, we will welcome 16 trans activists from all regions of the world for an advocacy week during the 56th Human Rights Council

This call is aimed at trans and gender-diverse human rights defenders with an interest in enhancing their understanding of international advocacy mechanisms and identifying ways to strengthen their local advocacy

Information about ILGA World’s work during the 53rd UN Human Rights Council and how it addressed the human rights of LGBTI people worldwide