What is ILGA-Europe?

ILGA-Europe is the European region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) .

It is a non-governmental umbrella organisation which represents its members, principally organisations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, at the European level. Its membership comprises 222 organisations from throughout Europe.

ILGA-Europe enjoys consultative status at Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and participative status at the Council of Europe and receives financial support from the European Commission. It is a member of the Platform of European Social NGOs. ILGA-Europe was established as a separate region of the ILGA in 1996. ILGA itself was founded in 1978. It has an office in Brussels, and staff members.

Read general leaflet about ILGA-Europe in various European languages!


ILGA Asia is the Asian Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). It gathers 66 organizations throughout the region working for human rights and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people.

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