Press release ipa26 awardees

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 5 August 2026 – Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World honoured five outstanding ‘Equality Champions’ with the International Pride Awards, during a special ceremony at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam. The 2026 International Pride Awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose courage, leadership and commitment are advancing…

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Pride flag

28 July – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World (the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) are excited to announce that Amrou Al-Kadhi will host the 2026 International Pride Awards ceremony, set to take place on 5 August during the Human Rights Conference at WorldPride Amsterdam. Amrou Al-Kadhi (they/them) is…

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Happy couple embracing Pride with a colorful rainbow flag outdoors.

Partnerships support global initiative celebrating leaders advancing LGBTIQ+ equality and inclusion 16 July 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World are pleased to welcome Deutsche Bank and OUTtv as supporters of the 2026 International Pride Awards ceremony and broadcast. The International Pride Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership, courage and…

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Ipa 24 awardees

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…

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Yaya Mavundla

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…

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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…

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