 Today, May 17, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia. I am stands proudly as an ally of people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics. The theme this year, together always united in diversity, highlights the importance of taking a stand with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people around the world, and joining efforts to promote the respect of their human rights and dignity, no matter their nationality or place of residence. IOM has a strong history of advocacy and programming that is inclusive of all migrants to counter the discrimination and different forms of violence they may face, which often results in their need to migrate. It is concerning that presently dozens of countries still criminalize persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics. Such an environment of hostility and discrimination goes against the principles of human rights that are inherent to us all, causes induced suffering and also displacement. IOM will continue to amplify the voices of the LGBTI plus community and lead with an approach that mainstream their inclusion in our work with migrants, host communities, and member states worldwide. We will also continue to raise our voice together with the wider United Nations system to ensure that no one is left behind and that we are all united in diversity.