ILGA World has produced two videos to raise awareness on the importance of the role of the United Nations Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI).

ILGA members and allies across the globe are committed to sharing these videos and renewing the position of the independent expert, which is oppossed by many UN member states which still criminalise and stigmatise LGBTI+ identities. Watch below to learn more about why this position must be saved!

IT’S TIME TO #RenewIESOGI

12 June 2019

Since 2016, the UN Independent Expert on SOGI has assisted States to better protect people from violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This work can’t stop now: join us in asking the Human Rights Council to #RenewIESOGI!

#RenewIESOGI – listen to human rights defenders

3 July 2019

Human rights defenders across the world were asked what having the UN Independent Expert on SOGI means to them. This July, the Human Rights Council will vote on whether that mandate should be renewed. Join us and our global allies posting this video in saying loud and clear: #RenewIESOGI!