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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA

New York, 17 May 2025

It is a tragic truth that violence and discrimination continue to be a part of everyday life for millions of LGBTIQ+ people around the world. They face an onslaught of hate speech, attacks, and restrictions on their rights.  Meanwhile, funding cuts for critical health services and civil society organizations threaten further devastating impacts.

The theme of this year’s international day – “the power...