On March 13, 2024, over 60 lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) activists gathered in New York for a strategic discussion on LBQ advocacy and research priorities. The event, organized by Outright International, ILGA World, and the Global Lesbian* Coalition, was held alongside the Commission on the Status of Women. The Coalition, a network comprising the Asia Feminist LBQ Network, Central Asian Feminist LBQT Network, EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C), the Network of Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LESLAC), and the SADC-LBQ Network, aimed to strengthen global advocacy efforts for LBQ rights.

This event was the final step in a consultative process that began in December 2023. A global survey, available in multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, and Russian), and two online consultations in February 2024, engaged over 80 participants. These sessions were essential in gathering input from LBQ activists across different regions, helping to shape future advocacy strategies.

The discussions highlighted key global advocacy and research priorities, particularly within United Nations spaces and mechanisms. Finally, the consultations offered valuable insights and provided the participants with a guidance document supporting LBQ advocates in advancing their causes across all regions.

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