International Pride Awards Community

The International Pride Awards is a joint initiative by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World. Through an awards process, the International Pride Awards seeks to honour the efforts of LGBTIQ+ equality heroes from all over the world who are doing remarkable work improving the lives of LGBTIQ+ people and advocating for their rights. By celebrating and sharing their stories, our aim is to motivate more people to advocate for LGBTIQ+ equality – whether through individual actions or on a larger scale. Human rights are non-negotiable, and all States must guarantee the rights of all people, regardless of history, culture or social norms.

The 2026 #InternationalPrideAwards celebrate the people advancing #LGBTIQ+ equality around the world.

Immani Da Silva is the recipient of the 2024 International Pride Award in the category of Celebrating Diverse Lives. Angolan writer, model, visual artist, actress, presenter and social activist, Immani uses her life experiences as a trans woman and public figure to raise awareness and foster understanding of LGBTIQ+ issues in Angolan society.

Ruslan Savolainen is the recipient of the 2024 International Pride Award in the category of Movement Building in the Face of Hostility. Ruslan has been involved in LGBTIQ+ activism in Russia for almost 20 years. After the LGBTIQ+ movement was designated as extremist and criminalized, he fled his country to be able to continue his work.

Lize Ehlers is the recipient of the 2024 International Pride Award in the category of Extraordinary Ally. As the co-CEO of Drag Night Namibia, she uses art as a vehicle for advocacy and social change. She recently joined the Equal Namibia board of directors, fighting to end state-sanctioned homophobia and intersectional discrimination in Namibia.

Aaditya Rai is the recipient of the 2024 International Pride Award in the category of Emerging Leader. From the intersections of his identity as an indigenous genderfluid man living with disabilities, he advocates for LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities, striving to raise awareness and create opportunities for them. He founded Rainbow Disability Nepal, the country’s first charity dedicated to it.

Sonia Corrêa is the recipient of the 2024 International Pride Award in the category of Lifelong Pursuit of Equality. Involved in research and advocacy on gender equality, health and sexuality for 50 years, she co-chaired the drafting committee of the Yogyakarta Principles, an influential and pioneering overview of the application of international human rights law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. Since 2002, she has worked at the Brazilian Interdisciplinary Association for AIDS, where she co-chairs the Sexuality Policy Watch programme.

Celebrate the inspiring moments from the 2024 International Pride Awards, held on 13 November in Cape Town, South Africa. From powerful speeches to unforgettable performances, relive the highlights of this incredible night hosted by Yaya Mavundla.