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The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Learn more about the issues we address by clicking on the links below.

Discrimination and Equality
Read about our work to challenge discrimination and promote equality.

The Right to Privacy and Family
Read about our efforts to hold governments accountable for violations of the right to privacy.

Torture, Violence and Abuse
Read about the measures we take to promote security of the person and freedom from torture.

Decriminalization
Read about our work to decriminalize homosexuality.

Human Rights Defenders
Read about our support for human rights defenders.

Freedom of Speech, Assembly and Association
Read about our advocacy for freedom of speech, assembly and association.

Gender Identity and Expression
Read about our work to create laws and policies protecting gender identity and expression.

Health and Human Rights
Read about our attempts to combat stigma-based discrimination in healthcare, especially related to HIV/AIDS.