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Registration is open for the
#ILGA2024
World Conference! We cannot wait to meet you again in November 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, for one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTIQ changemakers!
✏️ Register now at
@irantiorg
@GenderDynamix
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Today is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: happy
#IDAHOBIT2023
from all of us at ILGA World!
Today, we asked our team to discuss intersections of this year's
#IDAHOBIT
theme, "Together Always: United in Diversity". A thread🧵
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Happy Bi Awareness Week!
Bisexual, pansexual and queer identities are an essential part of the LGBTIQ global family: let's celebrate them, and work together to educate others and accelerate acceptance and recognition – even within our communities!
#BiWeek
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Happy
#InternationalLesbianDay
!
Today we celebrate all cis, trans, intersex and endosex lesbian women out there, and all the persons for whom this day resonates!
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Hace 30 años, hoy en día, la OMS desclasificó la homosexualidad como un trastorno mental. En nuestro mapa (actualizado en dic 2019) se puede ver cómo las leyes en todo el mundo siguen afectando a las personas por su orientación sexual
#IDAHOBIT
#IDAHOBIT2020
#RompiendoElSilencio
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Today is
#TransDayOfRemembrance
, and we remember those whom we lost to transphobic violence. We mourn their deaths, we honour their lives, and we continue to fight.
#TDoR
#TDoR2018
#20nov
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🌈Today is
#LesbianVisibilityDay
, and we are sending love and support to lesbian women and communities around the world!
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It's
#BiVisibilityDay
! 🩷💜💙
Today is an opportunity to educate ourselves on the needs of the bisexual community and the struggles they may face so that we can all become better advocates and allies. Remember: the identities and lived experiences of bisexual people are valid!
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It’s a big day for LGBTI people in Spain! Parliament passed the
#LeyTransLGTBI
including
- Legal gender recognition based on self-determination for all aged 14+
- Equal parenthood rights for lesbian mothers
- A ban on intersex genital mutilation
- A ban on "conversion therapies"
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Today is Trans Day of Visibility, celebrating trans folks & raising awareness of the discrimination they still experience. This year, we draw attention to the critical need for legal gender recognition - one of the most important issues affecting trans rights and justice 🧵
#TDoV
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September is Bisexual Visibility Month! 💗💜💙
This is a time for us to come together in solidarity, increase visibility, challenge stereotypes and celebrate bisexual and biromantic people and communities.
We have lots of informative and engaging content to share, so stay tuned!
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🔴 BREAKING NEWS from
#India
* A five-judge Supreme Court bench by unanimous decision has struck down
#Section377
! What a historic day!
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30 years ago
#onthisday
, the WHO declassified homosexuality as a mental illness. In our map (updated in December 2019) you can see how laws worldwide are still affecting people on the grounds of their sexual orientation
#IDAHOBIT
#IDAHOBIT2020
#breakingthesilence
#May17
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Happy Bisexual Visibility Month, beautiful people! 🩷💜💙
During September, we will share articles, studies and other engaging content to help build capacity about the community and their needs. Ensure you stay tuned to our pages!
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Happy
#PrideMonth
!
Though Pride is celebrated across the world also during other months of the year, let's use this opportunity to bring further visibility to the progress and challenges faced by our communities!
Share a
#Pride
message with the world! 👇
#Pride2023
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Today, to celebrate
#GlobalPride
, we are proud to launch our world map on sexual orientation laws in 20 languages! We hope to make it accessible to even more people in our global family, and we wish them all a happy
#Pride
!
Read more & download ➤
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Intersecting forms of marginalisation continue to keep women far from enjoying full equality. On this International Women's Day, it's time to raise awareness and act up.
#InternationalWomensDay2018
#IWD2018
#DiaDeLaMujer
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To all trans and gender-diverse people: we see you, your life is valued, and you belong here to live, thrive and be your most authentic self.
#TDoV2024
#TransDayOfVisibility
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Lesbophobia, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and interphobia still prevent us from living to our full potential. Our work towards equality continues and today, on this
#IDAHOBIT
, we celebrate our communities! 🏳️🌈
#IDAHOBIT2019
#IDAHOBIT19
#IDAHOTB
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Today on
#IDAHOBIT
,
@ilgaeurope
have launched their
#RainbowEurope
Map & Index ranking the legal and policy situation of LGBTI people in 49 European countries. “It is deeply worrying to report an almost complete standstill on LGBTI rights and equality” 🏳️🌈
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ILGA World launches Database with key data on the human rights situation of LGBTI people worldwide 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💛💜
#ILGAWorldDatabase
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LGBTI organisations from across the world call for decriminalisation of sex work ➤
#ILGA2019NZ
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Protect trans women’s rights, 27 States tell the United Nations in historic first 🏳️⚧️ Our joint statement ➤
#HRC47
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Happy
#IntersexAwarenessDay
! 💛💜
Intersex activists worldwide have celebrated this day on 26 October for over 25 years. The event aims to shed light on the patterns of systemic and societal abuses and violence towards their population /1
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This International Sex Workers’ Day, hear more from LGBTIQ activists explaining their support for sex workers’ rights!
It's
#InternationalSexWorkersDay
- and it's
#PrideMonth
!
To mark the occasion, we asked some leading LGBTI+ activists at the
@ILGAWorld
conference about their support for sex worker rights.
#LGBTIfordecrim
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"ALL human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights": it all starts from here. Share this video on this
#HumanRightsDay
!
#DiaDeLosDerechosHumanos
#StandUp4HumanRights
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Costa Rica is celebrating today: marriage equality has become a reality in the country - the first one in Central America! 🏳️🌈 We rejoice with you: congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make it happen!
#SiAceptoCR
#UnPasoHistorico
#IDoC
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(press release) "As of today, a shameful part of an enduring colonial legacy is finally history": LGBTI community in
#India
celebrates historic ruling on
#Section377
🌈
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WONDERFUL NEWS FROM MAURITIUS: the Supreme Court has ruled that a law criminalising consensual same-sex sexual acts is unconstitutional! Congratulations to our member orgs and communities in Mauritius, and to all those who fought so hard to see this historic moment happening!
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Today is International
#nonbinary
People's Day! Let's celebrate all non-binary persons out there, and their vital contributions to our movement!
#InternationalNonbinaryDay
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We wish you a happy
#ComingOutDay
! Wherever you are in your journey, be proud of who you are!
#NationalComingOutDay
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Today is
#Intersex
Day of Solidarity: intersex bodies are born whole - and only intersex persons have the right to decide what happens to them.
We stand with the intersex community today and every day!
#IntersexSolidarityDay
#IntersexDayofRemembrance
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📣 BREAKING NEWS The UN Human Rights Council has voted to
#RenewIESOGI
! 📣 Congratulations to all civil society organisations involved, and thanks to all States who supported the renewal!
#HRC41
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ILGA World stands in solidarity with ILGALAC and our communities across Mexico and Latin America to mourn the loss of non-binary Magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo and their partner, who were murdered on 13 November.
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GREAT NEWS FROM FINLAND 🇫🇮!
Parliament has passed a law to make legal gender recognition based on self-determination for people aged 18 and older! Congratulations to our member organisations in the country, and those who fought so hard to see
#Translaki
becoming a reality!
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The
#intersex
flag turns 10 years old today!
"Today the flag is inescapably associated with a worldwide human rights movement,"
@intersexaus
writes. "One that recognises systemic injustice against intersex bodies and pursues vital protections." Read more:
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This
#IntersexAwarenessDay
, we go yellow and purple with the intersex community! Join our campaign 💛💜
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On this International Pronouns Day, it's time to remind that referring to people by their pronoun is basic human dignity!
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International Non-Binary People’s Day celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.
We see you. You are loved. You belong.
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay
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Coming out can be beautiful.
Complicated.
Empowering.
Not a safe option for many.
A way to speak your truth.
It is a journey to take at your own pace, but know you’re not alone: we see you and we support you.
Happy
#ComingOutDay
, wherever you are in your journey!
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Once more, we are floored with gratitude:
@Yogscast
's Jingle Jam has raised further US$ 65,000 for ILGA!
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Wonderful to see UN permanent missions in Geneva and diplomatic seats across the world coming together to celebrate
#IDAHOBIT
. Follow the hashtags
#diplomatsforequality
for more!
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#ILGA2022
Our membership has voted: the 2024 ILGA World Conference will be in Cape Town, South Africa! Congratulations to host organisations
@irantiorg
&
@GenderDynamix
: our world conference will return to the African continent for the first time since 1999!
#ILGA2024
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“DON’T LET US FIGHT ALONE!”
#AceWeek
kicks off today, and we met with Anahí Charles (Tia Mey) of
@AsexualesMexico
, an ILGA World member organisation that works to provide information, visibility and support to the asexual community 🖤🤍💜
#AceWeek2020
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Happy
#IDAHOBIT
to our wonderful global community!
“This
#IDAHOBIT2021
, let us remind ourselves to live with an open heart: let that healing kindness lead the way for our activism, social relationships, and political demands” 🏳️🌈
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Switzerland said “yes” to marriage equality! Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make it happen! 🏳️🌈
#CHvote
#EheFuerAlle
#MariagePourTous
#SiLoVoglio
#GeaJauVi
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ILGA World is appalled that false stories are circulating. ILGA World categorically, and in no uncertain terms, does not advocate to eliminate or lower the general age of consent - and never has. Our statement ☟
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Every year, along with the State-Sponsored Homophobia report, ILGA publishes maps showing how laws affect people worldwide on the grounds of their sexual orientation. Find out more:
(📷 last updated on 20 March)
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Congratulations to
#Moonlight
, the first-ever
#LGBTI
-themed film to win the
#BestPicture
Oscar!
#Oscar2017
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Today, amidst backlash and attacks on trans communities worldwide, we're proud to release our latest
#TransLegalMappingReport
, detailing the impact of laws and policies on trans persons in 143 UN member States across the globe🏳️⚧️
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The United Nations has adopted its first-ever resolution to specifically address the human rights of intersex persons.
Our joint press release:
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Today is
#BiVisibilityDay
! 💗💜💙
Our Board and the whole global ILGA World family wish a wonderful day to all bisexual and pansexual people out there, and to whomever this day resonates with.
We see you, and we stand with you!
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25 years ago
#onthisday
, the first-ever out LGBTI activist statement was delivered in a UN forum. Together we've come a long way since then.
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In your own time. In your own way. Just remember: you are loved.
We wish you a happy
#NationalComingOutDay
: be proud of who you are!
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Great news from Belgium 🇧🇪: Parliament adopted a ban on so-called 'conversion therapies' based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression!
Today, the Belgian Parliament adopted a ban on conversion practices based on sexual orientation, gender identity & gender expression. The ban, the 8th in Europe, protects adults and minors, while perpetrators against minors and vulnerable adults face enhanced criminal penalties.
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Today we celebrate and recognise lesbians and show solidarity with all LBTQI women and non-binary people in our community. It is critical that lesbian visibility day is a voice for unity and upliftment for ALL women, especially those who come from marginalised communities.
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This May 17, we are breaking the silence and raising our voices against LGBTI-phobia: we are here!
🏳️🌈
Este 17 de mayo, estamos rompiendo el silencio y levantamos nuestras voces contra la LGBTI-fobia: ¡aquí estamos!
#IDAHOBIT
#IDAHOBIT2020
#IDAHOTB
#IDAHOTB2020
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WONDERFUL NEWS FROM THE COOK ISLANDS: Parliament voted to decriminalise consensual same-sex sexual acts! Congratulations to our local member organisations and communities, and to all those who fought tirelessly to see this progress happening!
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Looking out for each other is now more important than ever. For those in our LGBTI communities and beyond who need to hear this today: you are a gift to this world, and we are here with you! 🏳️🌈
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
#WSPD2020
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Congratulations, Switzerland! 63.1% of voters today agreed on extending anti-racism legislation to include sexual orientation among the protected grounds against discrimination and incitement to hatred in their Penal Code!
#RainbowSwitzerland
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Today in Brazil the Federal Supreme Court will rule whether discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity should be a crime. We spoke with
@bbcbrasil
about laws worldwide sanctioning hate crime and hate speech
#CriminalizaSTF
#ÉCrimeSim
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Shocked and saddened by the news of what happened in Christchurch - all our solidarity goes to the Muslim community in New Zealand and beyond
#TheyAreUs
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Dear friends, we are proud to share with you the 2019 edition of our State-Sponsored Homophobia report today, and to do it during our
#ILGA2019NZ
World Conference! ➤
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Happy
#LesbianVisibilityDay
: let's celebrate the vital contribution of lesbian* women to our movement!
Why does lesbian* visibility matter? Hear more from some of the women at ILGA! [thread 🧵]
#LVD2020
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Thousands of initiatives will be held across the planet tomorrow - May 17 - to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (
#IDAHOBIT
) under the theme: "Together always: united in diversity". Read more:
#IDAHOBIT2023
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We are thrilled to welcome Julia Ehrt (
@JuliaE_hrt
) as the new Executive Director of ILGA World!
Read our announcement here: , and watch a video message by Julia below 👇
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Happy
#BiVisibilityDay
! We celebrate all bisexual people in our community: here's to more visibility and awareness every day!
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This map show how laws affect people on the grounds of their sexual orientation across the world 🏳️🌈 Go to to download it (now in 5 languages, and more to come soon!)
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During the Nazi regime, an estimated 100,000 persons were arrested for violating law against same-sex sexual conduct. Many were sentenced to prison or sent to concentration camps. Today we honour their memory, and those of all the victims of the Holocaust
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
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📣Great news: 📣
#Chile
said "yes" to marriage equality today, by wide legislative margins in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate! Congratulations to all those who fought so hard to make it happen!
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The Human Rights Council has voted to
#RenewIESOGI
with 23 votes in favour, 17 against and 7 abstentions! Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen!!! 🇺🇳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#HRC50
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🎉 Today we at ILGA World are excited to announce our new logo! 🎉
Let us know what you think of it!
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Happy International
#NonBinary
People’s Day to all our non-binary friends out there! Today, and every day, we celebrate you and your vital contribution to our global movement.
#InternationalNonBinaryDay
💛🤍💜🖤
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UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity: a joint press release by 63 organisations worldwide ➤
#HRC50
#RenewIESOGI
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🔴 LIVE: 28 countries at the
@UN_HRC
have called on States to implement laws and policies that allow legal gender recognition based on self-identification, and to redouble efforts to respond to sexual and gender-based violence and discrimination
#HRC52
@ArgentinaONUOMC
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🏳️🌈 Congratulations, Austria! 🇦🇹
2019 started with marriage equality coming into force in the country, following a landmark court ruling in 2017. Read more:
#loveislove
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Thank you, Wattpad, and to all Wattpadders for your generous support during this
#PrideMonth
! This will continue empower our efforts to raise the voice of LGBTI people worldwide and to bring about change!
#WattPride
💙💜 It's Pride Month. 💚💛 During the month of June, we're asking you to
#PenYourPride
. 🌈
For every new story tagged
#WattPride
, Wattpad will donate $1 to the
@ILGAWORLD
in support of global initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community. Details here:
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Today, 51 States call to protect the human rights of intersex people at the United Nations. “Unless immediate action is taken, severe human rights violations against intersex people will prevail and continue”, 76 CSOs also said.
#HRC48
Joint press release:
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This is a very worrying development from the UK: how can people within the LGBTI community purposefully be left out of a ban on ‘conversion therapy’? How would this have anyone actually believe “It’s
#SafeToBeMe
”?
ILGA-Europe are dismayed at the
#UK
, first completely withdrawing efforts to
#BanConversionTherapy
, followed by a reversal to ban CT only on the ground of sexual orientation. We join calls from UK LGBTI civil society demanding a ban which is fully inclusive of all
#LGBTI
people
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Hoy, para celebrar
#GlobalPride
, estamos orgulloses de lanzar nuestro mapa mundial de leyes sobre orientación sexual en 20 idiomas! Esperamos hacerlo accesible a más personas en nuestra familia global: feliz
#Orgullo
a todes! Lee más y descargue ➤
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HISTORIC! For the first time today at the United Nations, a cross-regional group of 28 countries has called for laws and policies that allow legal gender recognition based on self-identification.
Our joint press release:
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Happy Pride Month to our global LGBTI community!
Let's continue working in solidarity towards a world where the human rights of all are respected!
#PrideMonth2020
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It's only a few hours until this year's International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia! Check out a few artworks and more material for campaigners (via
@may17IDAHOTB
):
#IDAHOTB
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On this International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, learn more about the human rights situation for LGBTI people worldwide, using data and maps from the
#ILGAWorldDatabase
(💻) in this 🧵
#IDAHOBIT
#IDAHOBIT2023
@may17org
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Intersex people are a beautiful part of human diversity: happy
#IntersexAwarenessDay
!
#IAD2020
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Today is not only the first day of
#PrideMonth
, but also
#GlobalDayOfParents
: time for a shout-out to all parents in
#rainbowfamilies
!
#lovemakesafamily
#PRIDE2020
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Happy
#ComingOutDay
! Today we celebrate & empower LGBTI individuals who have decided to be visible and live life out loud. This day also provides a platform for people to share their stories, helping to break down barriers and foster understanding among the broader community
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The Board of ILGA is pleased to announce the appointment of André du Plessis as the organisation's new Executive Director! ➤
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75 years ago, the United Nations was born.
LGBTI persons belong here, and over the years, the United Nations has truly contributed to advancing equality.
Find out more about our work in this space! 🏳️🌈
#UN75
#UNDay
#UNDay2020
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Today,
#Uganda
passed the appalling Anti-Homosexuality Bill again without substantive changes, after President Museveni returned it to Parliament for a revision. A thread 🧵
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This is how the landmark
#JetDEau
in
#Geneva
looked like last night. What an amazing way to celebrate
#IDAHOBIT
! (pH.
@JAndrewBaker
)
#IDAHOT
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All over the world, discriminatory laws result in people being treated differently and excluded from essential services, simply because of who they are.
Take a stand, and call for
#ZeroDiscrimination
!
#ZeroDiscriminationDay
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