List of LGBT rights organizations

The List of LGBT rights organizations includes groups and organizations worldwide that advocate for the rights and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. These organizations play a crucial role in advocating for social, legal, and political changes that benefit the LGBT community, including the fight against discrimination, support for civil rights, and the promotion of acceptance and inclusion in society.

Global Organizations

• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) - Founded in 1978, ILGA is a worldwide federation of more than 1,600 organizations from over 150 countries campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex rights.
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - Based in the United States, HRC is the largest LGBT advocacy group in the country, focusing on protecting and expanding rights for LGBT individuals.
• Amnesty International - While primarily focused on human rights broadly, Amnesty International also campaigns against discrimination and abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Regional Organizations

North America

• GLAAD (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) - An American organization that promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality by ensuring that the media portrays the LGBT community in a fair and accurate way.
• Lambda Legal - A U.S.-based organization that undertakes litigation, education, and advocacy work to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people and those with HIV.

Europe

• Stonewall - A UK organization named after the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. It works for the equality of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals.
• Transgender Europe - A network of different organizations across Europe focused on advocating for the rights of transgender individuals.

Asia

• Sangama - Based in India, this organization works for the rights of marginalized communities including LGBT individuals, sex workers, and people affected by HIV.

Africa

• Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya - This coalition represents the interests of Kenya's LGBT community and works towards achieving legal and social equality.

Latin America

• Brazilian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Association - Focuses on combating violence and discrimination against LGBT individuals in Brazil.

Challenges and Impact

LGBT rights organizations face numerous challenges, including political opposition, societal discrimination, and lack of funding. Despite these obstacles, they have made significant strides in advancing LGBT rights through legal victories, awareness campaigns, and community building efforts.

See also

• LGBT rights by country or territory
• LGBT social movements
• History of LGBT rights