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Cape Town, South Africa, 13 November 2024 – The first-ever International Pride Awards today honoured five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality, celebrating them during a ceremony hosted by South African trans activist and artist Yaya Mavundla. The initiative – a joint project by ILGA World and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – held its…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World (the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) are excited to announce that Yaya Mavundla will host the inaugural International Pride Awards Ceremony, set to take place on 13 November 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. Yaya Mavundla is a proud transgender woman and a…

UNDP and ILGA World are pleased to announce that the nominations for the inaugural International Pride Awards are officially open! The International Pride Awards seeks to recognize LGBTIQ+ heroes who are paving the way for equality and inclusion, tell their stories, and inspire others to take action. Nominations can be made from today until 30…

Global initiative celebrates heroes driving positive change and advancing equality