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As part of our Global LGBT Decriminalisation by 2030 project, we interviewed activists in the English-speaking Caribbean to learn more about their work towards decriminalisation and what that would mean for the local LGBT community. Today, Joel Simpson, Founder and Managing Director of SASOD Guyana, shares his perspectives. Watch as he tells us more. The ILGA-NAC's call for small grants for organisations doing work relating to decriminalisation in the English-speaking Caribbean closes on 26 July. Read more here: https://tr.ee/BbL7bNmI6A

As part of our Global LGBT Decriminalisation by 2030 project, we interviewed activists in the English-speaking Caribbean to learn more about their work towards decriminalisation and what that would mean for the local LGBT community. Today, Giovanni Charles, of United and Strong Inc in St Lucia, shares his perspectives. Watch as he tells us more. The ILGA-NAC's call for small grants for organisations doing work relating to decriminalisation in the English-speaking Caribbean closes on 26 July. Read more here: https://tr.ee/BbL7bNmI6A

#WeAreHiring 📌 ILGA World is hosting the Secretariat of the Equal Rights Coalition, and we are seeking an officer to support its governance bodies and thematic working groups. The officer will provide an important link between Member States, civil society representatives and international organisations who are part of the Coalition! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9NuEGfM 📅 Apply before 5 August 2024 (23:59 CEST) IMAGES DESCRIPTION: Text (in English and Spanish) reads: "We are hiring! Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) Secretariat officer", and a background of six rounded shapes in colours reminding a Pride flag. The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom centre of the image. Some additional text offers details about the position, who can apply, and the deadline to do so

As part of our Global LGBT Decriminalization by 2030 project, we interviewed activists in the English-speaking Caribbean to learn more about their work towards decriminalization and what that would mean for the local LGBT community. Today, Glenroy Murray, Executive Director at Equality for All Foundation Jamaica, shares his perspectives. Watch as he tells us more. The ILGA-NAC's call for small grants for organizations doing work relating to decriminalization in the English-speaking Caribbean closes on 26 July. Read more here: https://tr.ee/BbL7bNmI6A

#Hello? ☎️ When athletes face abuse, a hotline is a lifeline. IOC Media, we demand a safe, effective hotline NOW! Let’s make the Olympic Movement a safe place for all athletes. Read more from our friends at Sports and Rights Alliance here: https://lnkd.in/e5_PQ2p6 #AthletesAgainstAbuse #Paris2024 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Images with quotes and photos from athletes with the Sports and Rights Alliance Atlethe Network logo.

The ILGA World Conference is one of the largest gatherings of global LGBTI leaders and changemakers! Not only is it a great event to build your networks and engage in various discussions on issues that affect the human rights movement, but you also meet people who become friends and colleagues. Registrations for the 2024 conference in Cape Town in November 2024 are now open. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dwsmFnc9 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: People at the 2022 ILGA World Conference together in the ILGA World photo frame.

Have you heard? The ILGA World Conference will have 18 pre-conferences, three plenaries, six keynote speakers and over 70 sessions, including governance workshops, Rainbow Talks, documentary screenings, workshops, presentations, and panel discussions! And if you are still not convinced, you do not want to miss the opening and closing galas and the International Pride Awards ceremony! Yes, registrations are now open, and we have updated our practical information page to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Are you ready to register? Click here: https://lnkd.in/euRrbnWQ

We are excited to share details about our Global LGBT Decriminalization by 2030 project being implemented in the Caribbean and Pacific regions. Stephanie, the Senior Officer who leads the project, shares more details in the video below. Currently, the ILGA-NAC region has a call for sub-grants for organizations in the English-speaking Caribbean doing decriminalization work. Read more about the grant opportunity here: https://tr.ee/BbL7bNmI6A

#WeAreHiring 📌 ILGA World is hosting the Secretariat of the Equal Rights Coalition, and we are seeking an officer to support its governance bodies and thematic working groups. The officer will provide an important link between Member States, civil society representatives and international organisations who are part of the Coalition! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9NuEGfM 📅 Apply before 5 August 2024 (23:59 CEST) IMAGES DESCRIPTION: Text (in English and Spanish) reads: "We are hiring! Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) Secretariat officer", and a background of six rounded shapes in colours reminding a Pride flag. The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom centre of the image. Some additional text offers details about the position, who can apply, and the deadline to do so

The 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council occurred from the 18th of June until the 12th of July in Geneva. To keep you informed, we have published a comprehensive summary of the key developments from the session regarding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eE_Vt6y2