International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
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| International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association | |
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| Name | International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association |
| Formation | 1978 |
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association is a worldwide federation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex organizations, founded in 1978 by Trevor Jacques, Steve Whittle, and Lisa Power, with the goal of promoting human rights and social justice for LGBTI individuals globally, in collaboration with organizations such as the United Nations, European Union, and Council of Europe. The association has been working closely with Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists to advance the rights of LGBTI people. The organization has also been supported by prominent individuals such as Desmond Tutu, Ban Ki-moon, and Hillary Clinton, who have advocated for LGBTI rights at the United Nations General Assembly and other international forums.
● History
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association was founded in 1978, with the first conference held in Coventry, England, attended by representatives from organizations such as the Campaign for Homosexual Equality and the Gay Liberation Front. The association's early work focused on promoting gay rights and lesbian rights, with support from activists such as Harvey Milk, Peter Tatchell, and Ian Campbell-Dunn. In the 1980s, the association expanded its focus to include bisexual rights and transgender rights, working with organizations such as the Bisexual Resource Center and the Transgender Law Center. The association has also collaborated with intersex organizations, such as the Organisation Intersex International, to promote the rights of intersex individuals, as recognized by the Yogyakarta Principles and the Malta Declaration.
● Structure and Membership
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association has a diverse membership of over 1,200 organizations from more than 130 countries, including Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. The association is governed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from organizations such as the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Human Rights Campaign, and the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. The association also has a number of regional associations, including the Asian-Pacific Rainbow and the African Human Rights Coalition, which work to promote LGBTI rights in their respective regions, in partnership with organizations such as the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and the Asian Human Rights Commission.
● Activities and Campaigns
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association engages in a range of activities and campaigns to promote LGBTI rights, including advocacy at the United Nations, European Union, and other international institutions, such as the Council of Europe and the Organization of American States. The association has also launched campaigns to promote LGBTI rights in specific countries, such as Russia, Uganda, and Iran, in collaboration with organizations such as Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the International Commission of Jurists. The association has also worked to promote LGBTI rights in the context of HIV/AIDS, refugee rights, and women's rights, in partnership with organizations such as the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
● Regional Associations
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association has a number of regional associations, which work to promote LGBTI rights in their respective regions. These include the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, which works with organizations such as the European Union and the Council of Europe to promote LGBTI rights in Europe, in collaboration with ILGA-Europe and the European Parliament. The association also has regional associations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, which work with organizations such as the Asian Human Rights Commission, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, and the Organization of American States to promote LGBTI rights in their respective regions, with support from individuals such as Desmond Tutu, Ban Ki-moon, and Hillary Clinton.
● Notable Events and Conferences
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association has hosted a number of notable events and conferences, including the World Conference on Gay and Lesbian Rights, which was held in New York City in 1990, and the International Conference on LGBT Human Rights, which was held in Montreal in 2006, in collaboration with organizations such as the United Nations, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists. The association has also participated in international events such as the World Pride parade, which was held in London in 2012, and the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which is celebrated on May 17 each year, with support from individuals such as Peter Tatchell, Ian Campbell-Dunn, and Lisa Power. The association has also worked with organizations such as the European Union, Council of Europe, and the United Nations to promote LGBTI rights and social justice globally, in partnership with Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists.