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Trans Advocacy Week 2026: Trans and gender-diverse leaders drive change at the United Nations

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

Disillusioned about democracy? Think of it as a community garden

In 2026, the world celebrates IDAHOBIT on May 17 under the theme “At the heart of democracy”. Because all of us deserve a space where we can feel safe and thrive

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May 17, IDAHOBIT: Global day celebrates sexual and gender diversity at the heart of democracy

This year’s International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) will remind everyone that societies can flourish only when there is genuine equity and justice for all

ILGA World is a global federation of more than 2,000 member organisations from 170 countries campaigning for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people. Since 1978.

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Since 1978, we have been committed to equal human rights for rainbow communities and their liberation from all forms of discrimination.

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We support LGBTI civil society worldwide through advocacy and research projects, and give grassroots movements a voice within international organisations.

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