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Last week our Director of Programmes, Gurchaten Sandhu, participated in the United Nation’s Outreach Programme on the Holocaust: “Virtual Discussion "Persecution and Resistance: LGBTIQ+ People Under Nazi Rule. The discussions examined the impact of Nazi rule and occupation from 1933-1945 on LGBTIQ+ people and the fight for recognition after the end of the Holocaust by LGBTIQ+ survivors and their legacy. You can access the full discussion from the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/evj9fqGu

As we continue to recognise the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Cristina González Hurtado, former Chair of the ILGA World's Women Committee and Founder of Red LESLAC, shares a critical message about the increase in violence against LBQT women in the Latin America region. Now more than ever, we need to hold our leaders accountable for the harm being done to women in our communities, call for more protection for LBQT women and work together to end violence against women. Take an opportunity to learn more about the work of LESLAC and other organisations in the ILGALAC region working to improve the lives of LGBT women.

Today is recognised as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is a critical time for us to interrogate discriminatory and patriarchal systems that continue to normalise violence in different forms against LBQTI women. Be a part of the change and speak up when you can against discrimination and harmful behaviours against LBQTI women. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: the text “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 16 days of activism is at the top right of the image, with an illustration of women below. The ILGA World logo is to the bottom left. #IDEVAW24

Today is #TDoR2024, a day of tremendous grief. We have been commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance since 1999 when we united in grief to remember Rita Hester, a black trans woman who had been murdered. Despite our best efforts, 25 years later, the violence not only continues but is actively encouraged by global anti-rights efforts that deny the very existence of trans people, fuel hatred and oppose the recognition of the basic human rights of trans people. This year, the Trans Murder Monitoring Project by TGEU has recorded one of the highest numbers of murders (350) since the project records began in 2008, totalling more than 5,000 documented murders. This is no doubt a consequence of the concerted efforts of anti-gender and anti-rights movements that instrumentalise and vilify trans people to push wider anti-democratic political agendas. TGEU — Trans Europe and Central Asia , GATE - Global Action for Trans Equality, ILGA World, APTN - Asia Pacific Transgender Network, IGLYO — The International LGBTQI Youth & Student Organisation, and ESWA have developed a joint statement for Trans Day of Remembrance 2024 to honour the lives of our siblings and demand safety amidst growing hate and anti-rights movements through clear calls to action for policymakers, lawmakers, and donors. Read and spread the full Joint Statement to help protect trans lives now: https://lnkd.in/djmiWcQG IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Text reads: "Trans Day of Remembrance 2024 joint statement by TGEU, GATE, ILGA World, APTN, IGLYO and ESWA: We honour the lives of our siblings and demand safety amidst growing hate and anti-trans movements". The logo of TGEU sits at the top left and bottom right of the image. A drawing of three intertwined hearts sit at the right of the text

Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we pause to reflect and pay tribute to the lives of trans and gender-diverse friends, family members, activists, community leaders and others who were taken away from us. We will remember their names and honour their stories and the impact they left. #TransDayOfRememberance IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Illustrations of people clothed in the colours of the trans flag with one of them holding the flag. The text, “Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November” is at the top right of the image with the ILGA World logo at the bottom left.

Thank you for having been part of the amazing #ILGA2024 World Conference! It has been the largest in the history of our organisation, with more than 1,450 people from over 100 countries and territories gathering in Cape Town, hosted by Iranti and Gender DynamiX. It has been heartening to witness so many people coming together, strengthening bonds to resist the anti-rights wave, and keep advancing the human rights of LGBTI peoples. Until next time! Follow this link to read our press release: https://lnkd.in/dWZen-sM

Our membership has decided: the next ILGA World Conference will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina! IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Text reading: "Buenos Aires will host the next ILGA World Conference" in English and Spanish. The ILGA World logo sits on the top right of the image, and elements of the 2024 World Conference logo decorate the bottom of the image

Meet the new ILGA World co-Secretaries General and Chairs of our Steering Committees! They will serve our global LGBTI community and in our Board until the next World Conference. Join us in giving them a warm welcome! #ILGA2024

Our Executive Director, Julia Ehrt, Director of Programmes, Gurchaten Sandhu, and co-secretary Generals, Luz Elena Aranda and Tuisina Ymania Brown, had the pleasure of meeting with officials at the #ILGA2024 World Conference to discuss collaboration and strategy for advancing the human rights of LGBTI people. From first left: Luz Elena Aranda, ILGA World co-Secretary General, Jessica Stern, Special envoy for the human rights of LGBTQI+, Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Patricia Pena, Assoc. Assistant Deputy Minister - International Assistance Partnerships and Programming · Global Affairs Canada, Jean-Marc-Berthon, Ambassador for the Rights of LGBT+ Persons France and Nick Herbert, Member of the House of Lords and the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on LGBT Rights. Right back: Ymania Brown, ILGA World co-Secretary General, Symmy Larrat, Secretária Nacional LGBTQIA+ MDH, Gesa Bräutigam, German Ambassador for Feminist Foreign Policy & Director for Human Rights, Graeme Reid, United Nations Independent Expert on protection from violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Julia Ehrt, Executive Director, ILGA World, Håkan Juholt, Ambassador of Sweden to South Africa, Namibia and Lesotho and Gurchaten Sandhu, Director of Programmes, ILGA World.

Yesterday, the United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner addressed the #ILGA2024 World Conference in a video message! “These are difficult moments for the LGBTIQ+ human rights movement. But we have been here before. We have faced similar obstacles; heard the same lies; seen the same efforts to shame and stigmatize. And we overcame them -- with human rights, equality and the dignity of every human being as our beacon. Because when people try to dehumanise others, we lead with empathy.” Follow the link to read the statement in full: https://lnkd.in/e28NZENr