ILGA World is The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association

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The International Olympic Committee polices women and girls and fails them

ILGA World responds to the policy announced today by the International Olympic Committee, which reintroduces sex testing and bans trans and intersex women athletes from competing in the female category
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Olympics: Sex testing harms all women and girls

The International Olympic Committee has no right to become ‘gender police’ of the world, ILGA World, Sport & Rights Alliance, Humans of Sport, and over 70 organisations globally said today
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International Women’s Day: every LBTI woman’s contribution makes society stronger

What could happen if women could exercise their rights? On International Women’s Day, hear from women and ILGA World representatives worldwide
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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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Annual Report 2024

The ILGA World 2024 Annual Report offers a summary of a year full of milestones for the organisation, supporting LGBTI communities worldwide
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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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Accessing Connection: Bridging the digital divide for LGBTI communities worldwide

Through a collection of data and testimonies, this report shows how disparities in digital access impact LGBTl people across the world
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United Nations: Deadlines to engage with human rights bodies

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Universal Periodic Review: upcoming deadlines

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ILGA WORLD’S NETWORK

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Bisexual Steering Committee

Intersex Steering Committee

Trans Steering Committee

Women’s Steering Committee

Youth Steering Committee