 Today, we mark the International Day against homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and intersex phobia. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to protect those who are most vulnerable in our societies and to fight against stigma and hate. The challenges faced by people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics or subjects, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people, are often invisible in discussions about human rights. At IOM, we recognize they rarely get new attention and concerted actions that they deserve. IOM works with migrants with diverse sojiesque every day. We see the challenges they face, laws that criminalize diverse sojiesques and negative social attitudes compelled often individuals who embark on dangerous journeys in search of lives free from discrimination and violence. COVID-19 has only further exacerbated these challenges and has limited the roots to safety. We understand the importance of offering informed assistance to migrants with diverse sojiesque. That is why we are centring social inclusion in our work and striving to ensure every staff member is equipped to assist all migrants appropriately and with respect. IOM continues to raise awareness about this critical topic. Just recently, we partnered with the UN Free and Equal Campaign to advocate for LGBT white Q-plus migrants and I liked the struggles they encountered while seeking dignified housing, healthcare, social support and job opportunities. IOM is committed to ensuring the dignity and safety of all people on the move and advocating for their humane treatment and fundamental rights. Migrants with diverse sojiesque are a critical part of the global migration community. Our staff with diverse sojiesque are a vital part of IOM. That is why today I stand in solidarity with all those working to combat homophobia, transphobia and intersexphobia and I call on all IOM staff to do the same.