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Albania | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Aleanca LGBT Albania | Advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Albania. | https://www.aleancalgbt.org/ |
Pink Embassy | Advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Albania. | https://www.pinkembassy.al/ |
Argentina | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
ATTA | Works to protect people with diverse gender identities in Argentina. | http://attta.org.ar/ |
La Fulana | La Fulana is a safe space for lesbian and bisexual women in Argentina. | http://www.lafulana.org.ar/ |
SIGLA: Sociedad de Integración Gay Lésbica Argentina | SIGLA advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Argentina. | https://www.sigla.org.ar/ |
FALGBT | Advocates for LGBTQIA+ people and pro-LGBTQIA+ legislation in Argentina. | http://falgbt.org/ |
Armenia | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Pink Armenia | Pink Armenia is a community-led organization that advocates for human rights protections for LGBTQIA+ people in Armenia. | https://www.pinkarmenia.org/en/ |
Australia | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Rainbow Network | The Rainbow Network provides resourcs, support, and serivces for young LGBTQIA+ people | https://www.rainbownetwork.com.au/ |
Q Life | Q Life provides support to LGBTQIA+ people in Australia. | https://qlife.org.au/ |
Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council Inc | NTAHC works to support the wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people living with viruses in the northern territory of Australia. | https://www.ntahc.org.au/about-us |
PFLAG Australia | PFLAG Australia promotes the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people, their families, and their friends. | https://pflagaustralia.org.au/ |
Transgender Victoria | Transgender Victoria works to acheive equity in all forms for transgender and gender diverse people in Australia. | https://tgv.org.au/ |
Q Life Support Line | Support for LGBTQIA+ people in Austrailia. | 1800-184-527 |
Q Life Chat Line | A support chat line for LGBTQIA+ people in Australia. | https://qlife.org.au/resources |
Intersex Human Rights Austrailia | Intersex Human Rights Australia works to advocate for intersex human rights, bodily automony, and health. | https://ihra.org.au/ |
Austria | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Oriental Queer Organisation Austria | The Oriental Queer Organisation Austria advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Austria. | https://www.facebook.com/groups/137619472957375/about |
Die Villa | A community center in Austria for LGBTQIA+ people. | https://dievilla.at/ |
Homosexuelle Initiative (HOSI) | HOSI advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Austria. | https://www.hosiwien.at/ |
Azerbaijan | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Rəngarəng Azərbaycan | Rəngarəng Azərbaycan advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Azerbaijan. | https://rengarengazerbaycan.wixsite.com/rengarengaze |
AZAD | AZAD works to promote and improve LGBTQIA+ rights in Azerbaijan. | http://www.azadaz.org/ |
Bahamas | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
BGLAD- Bahamian Gays and Lesbians Against Discrimination | BGLAD publishes news regarding LGBTQIA+ issues in the Bahamas and advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in the Bahamas. | https://bahamianglad.tripod.com/ |
Bangladesh | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Boys of Bangladesh | The Boys of Bangladesh works to eliminate violence against LGBTQIA+ people and towards equality for all LGBTQIA+ people in Bangladesh. | http://www.boysofbangladesh.org/ |
Bandhu Social Welfare Society | The Bandhu Social Welfare Society works to advance the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community in Bangladesh. They also provide legal, psychological, and social services to LGBTQIA+ people. | https://www.bandhu-bd.org/about-2/ |
Belgium | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Tels Quels | Tels Quels advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Belgium. | https://telsquels.be/ |
Belize | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
UNIBAM | UNIBAM focuses on reducing discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people in Belize, providing resources, and focusing on health and human rights. | https://unibam.org/ |
Bolivia | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Igualdad | Igualdad advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Belize. | http://www.igualdadlgbt.org/ |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar | Igualdad advocates for LGBTQIA+ people, and pro-LGBTQIA+ legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. | https://soc.ba/en/ |
Botswana | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Legabibo | Legabibo works to improve the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Botswana, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. | https://legabibo.wordpress.com/ |
Brazil | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Grupo Gay de Bahia | Grupo Gay de Bahia works to improve the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Brazil, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. | http://www.ggb.org.br/ |
Associação Brasileira de Lésbicas, Gays, Bissexuais, Travestis e Transexuais | ABLGBT works to improve the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Brazil, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. | https://abglt.org.br/ |
Bulgaria | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Deystvie | Deystvie is a youth organization that advocates for young LGBTQIA+ people in Bulgaria. | https://www.deystvie.org/ |
GLAS | GLAS focuses on positive representation of the LGBTQIA+ community and combats hate crimes. | https://glasfoundation.bg/ |
Single Step | Single Step supports LGBTQIA+ youth, their families, friends, and allies through the process of coming out. | https://singlestep.bg/en/about-us/ |
Bilitis | Bilitis works for the inclusion and well-being of LGBTQIA+ people in Bulgaria. | https://bilitis.org/ |
Canada | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
What’s On Queer BC | Helps connect the LGBTQ+ community in Vancouver | https://whatsonqueerbc.com/ |
Egale Canada | Organization that strives to promote cultural change through research, education, awareness and legal advocacy. | https://egale.ca/ |
Victoria Pink Pages | A community listing of organizations that are safe for open LGBTQ and list places where they can find products for their needs and interests. | https://www.victoriapinkpages.ca/ |
Trans Care BC | BC-wide gender-affirming care such as sugery planning, accessible care, and comunity support. | http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/ |
Trans Lifeline (Canada) | Crisis line for transgender people based in Canada | 1-877-330-6366 |
The Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline | Canadian based free peer support for youth aged 26 and under | 1-800-268-9688 |
PFLAG (Parents For Lesbian and Gays) | Canada based family support for individuals and their loved ones challenged by gender/sexual identity. | 1-888-530-6777 ext 226 |
QMUNITY | A support group with all people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Based in Vancouver Canada | https://qmunity.ca/ |
Vancouver Queer Festival | Place for LGBTQIA+ arts, community and culture. In Vancouver BC. Annual film festivals. | https://queerfilmfestival.ca/ |
SOY Express Toronto Canada | A resource for anyone that is an immigrant or non-status LGBTQIA+ living in Canada. | https://soytoronto.com/programs/express/ |
Here to Help | A list of help numbers for LGBTQ+ people in Canada. | https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/lgbt-vol6/lgbt-resources |
PFLAG Canada | Information to support families, coworkers, friends and other. Locations all across B.C and Canada. | https://pflagcanada.ca/ |
Mental Matters | Use mentalmatters@yahoo.ca to get started and to go Vancouver based support group meetings on the first and third Monday of each month. | Email: mentalmatters@yahoo.ca |
Salaam Canada | Supporting trans, queer, and other LGBTQIA+ muslims in Canada. | https://www.salaamcanada.info/ |
Qmunity (Vancouver, BC) | Provides services, leadership and counsel for the LGBTQ+ people. | https://qmunity.ca/ |
Chile | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Rompiendo el Silencio - Revista Lésbica | Rompiendo el Silencio - Revista Lésbica works for the equality of LGBTQIA+ women in Chile. | http://www.rompiendoelsilencio.cl/agrupacion-lesbica/ |
Sindicato Independiente Amanda Jofre | Sindicato Independiente Amanda Jofre strives to acheive equality for trans people in Chile. | https://www.amandajofre.com/ |
Movilh | Movilh advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Chile. | https://www.movilh.cl/ |
China | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Beijing LGBT Center | The Beijing LGBT Center provides resources and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ people in Beijing and China. | http://www.bjlgbtcenter.org.cn/ |
ShanghaiPRIDE | ShanghaiPRIDE works to make Shanghai a welcoming city for LGBTQIA+ people through various events. | http://www.shpride.com/?lang=en |
Colombia | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Colombia Diversa | Colombia Diversa advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Colombia. | https://colombiadiversa.org/ |
Costa Rica | Description | New Field |
|---|---|---|
Centro de investigación y Promoción para America Central de Derechos Humanos (CIPAC) | CIPAC advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Costa Rica. | http://www.cipacdh.org/ |
Croatia | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Trans Aid | Trans Aid works to protect the rights of gender diverse people through various activities. | http://transaid.hr/ |
Zagreb Pride Organization | Zagreb Pride Organization operates Zagreb Pride, the pride march held annually in Zagreb, Croatia. | https://www.zagreb-pride.net/hr/ |
Cuba | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX) | CENESEX advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Cuba. | http://www.cenesex.org/ |
Cyprus | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Queer Cyprus | Queer Cyrpus works to eliminate discrimination towards gender, gender expression, sexual orinetation, and sexual identity. | http://www.kuirkibris.org/en/ |
Queer Cyprus | Cyprus hotline for LGBTQIA+ questions. | 90-542-858-5841 (KUIR) |
Accept | Accept advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Cyprus. | https://accept.cy/en/about-us/ |
Czech Republic | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
eLnadruhou | eLnadruhou supports LGBTQIA+ women and organizes an LGBTQIA+ festival. | http://www.elnadruhou.cz/en/news/ |
Trans*Parent | Trans*Parent works towards equity for trans and gender diverse people in the areas of social justice, legislation, and positive representation. | https://jsmetransparent.cz/ |
STUD Brno | STUD Brno runs a queer library, film festival, and supports healthy LGBTQIA+ communities. | https://www.stud.cz/ |
Denmark | Description | Wesbite/Number |
|---|---|---|
LGBT Denmark | LGBT Denmark advocates and provides services for LGBTQIA+ people living in Denmark. | http://www.lgbt.dk/ |
Sabaah | Sabaah works to create community for LGBTQIA+ people who are ethnic minorities in Denmark. | http://www.sabaah.dk/ |
LGBT Asylum Denmark | LGBT Asylum Denmark works to protect LGBTQIA+ people seeking asylum in Denmark. | http://www.lgbtasylum.dk/ |
Egypt | Description | Wesbite |
|---|---|---|
Bedayaa | Bedayaa works to advance equality and to provide services for LGBTQIA+ people living in the Nile River valley area. | https://www.bedayaa.org/ |
The Alliance of Queer Egyptian Organizations | The Alliance of Queer Eqgypitan Organizations advocates for LGBTQIA+ people living in Eygypt. | https://www.facebook.com/AQEO2017/?ref=page_internal |
Solidarity With Egypt | Solidarity With Egypt works to educate the world about LGBTQIA+ issues in Egypt. | https://solidaritywithegyptlgbt.wordpress.com/ |
France | Description | Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
Contact Network | Helpline for LGBTQ+ people, their families and friends (in french) | 0805 69 64 64 | https://www.asso-contact.org/reseau-contact |
SOS Help | French suicide hotline | 01 46 21 46 46 | http://www.soshelpline.org/ |
SOS Homophobia | French crisisline for LGBTQ+ individuals (in french) | 01.48.06.42.41 | http://www.sos-homophobie.org/ |
Fédération S.O.S Amitié France | French suicide hotline | (+33) (0)1 40 09 15 22 | http://www.sos-amitie.com/ |
Germany | Description | Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
International Helpline Berlin (English) | Suicide hotline based in Berlin (in English) | 030-44 01 06 07 | http://www.international-helpline.com/ |
LGBT+ Helpline | Swedish based LGBT+ information and advice (in german). | 0800 133 133 | https://www.lgbt-helpline.ch/ |
International Helpline Berlin (Russian) | Suicide hotline based in Berlin (in Russian) | 030-44 01 06 06 | http://www.international-helpline.com/ |
Hong Kong | Description | Website/Number |
|---|---|---|
Pink Alliance | The Pink Alliance of Hong Kong works to link tongzhi organizations and to promote equality for LGBTQIA+ people. | https://pinkalliance.hk/ |
India | Description | New Field |
|---|---|---|
Naz Foundation Helpline(Call) | A helpline for LGBTQ+ folks residing in India. The Naz counsellor is available to receive calls between 10 am to 6pm IST. | 9810140673 |
Sahayatrika Helpline(Call) | A hotline for lesbians, bisexual women and trans men residing in India. Operational on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm IST. | 9744955866 |
Swabhava(Call) | A helpline for people residing in India | 080-22230959 |
Sappho For Equality Helpline(Call) | Based in West Bengal, India, this is a hotline for lesbians, bisexual women and trans men residing in India. Also support for families and friends. | 9831518320 |
Queer Over Here by The Alternative Story | A paid, weekly support group for 18+ LGBTQIA+ people based in India. | http://alternativestory.in/announcing-support-groups/ |
The Humsafar Trust | An organisation that works for the welfare of queer folk through various initiatives. | https://humsafar.org/ |
The QKnit | An organization aimed at facilitating conversations about Indian queer life through media, leadership and advocacy. | http://theqknit.lgbtq.co.in/ |
Harmless Hugs | A young queer collective working for LGBTQIA+ rights in India. | https://harmlesshugs.in/ |
It Gets Better India | The official affiliate of the It Gets Better Project working to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth in India. | https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/resource/it-gets-better-india-2/ |
Nazariya(Call) | A helpline for LGBTQ+ folks residing in India. Monday to Friday (11 am to 6 pm IST) | 9818151707 |
New Zealand | Description | Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
InsideOUT | InsideOUT works to give people in Aotearoa NZ a sense of safety in their communities. | 273314507 | https://insideout.org.nz/ |
AGender NZ | Agender NZ is a support and lobby organization for Transgender people including their families, friends and co workers. | (027) 280 6466 | http://www.agender.org.nz/ |
The I'm Local Project | "The I’m Local Project aims to help queer & gender diverse youth all over Aotearoa to feel valued, recognised and supported in their local communities." | https://www.imlocal.co.nz/ | |
RainbowYOUTH | "provide support, information, resources & advocacy for Aotearoa’s
queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth." | https://ry.org.nz/ | |
Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand | "...provides information, education and training for organisations and professionals who provide services to intersex people and their families." | http://www.ianz.org.nz/ | |
GayNZ.com | "your guide to LGBTQ+ in Aotearoa New Zealand." | http://gaynz.com/ | |
Netsafe | Hotline to help LGBTQ+ youth deal with bullying | 0508 638 723 | https://www.netsafe.org.nz/ |
United Kingdom | Description | Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
Imaan London | Imaan London helps advocate for Muslim LGBTQIA+ people. | https://imaanlondon.wordpress.com/ | |
Hotlines | Type | ||
London Gay and Lesbian Switchboard | London based LGBTQ+ helpline operated by LGBTQ+ individuals. | 0300-330-0630 | https://switchboard.lgbt/ |
Samaritans | LGBTQ+ friendly crisis line (ireland/Scotland/Wales | 116 123 | https://www.samaritans.org/ |
LGBT Helpline Scotland | Helpline for scottish LGBT individuals | 0300 123 2523 | https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/lgbt-helpline-scotland/helplines-and-lgbt-listings/ |
OutWest LGBT Helpline(Call) | OutWest is a Voluntary Social, Support and Advocacy Group for LGBT+ People in Connacht, Ireland. The helpline is run by fully trained volunteers and provides non-judgemental, confidential support and is operational on Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm. | 949372479 | |
LGBT Ireland | 1890929539(LGBT Helpline) 019073707 (Transgender Family Support Line) | ||
BeLonGTo 24/7 anonymous text support | Irish LGBTQI+ textline. | Text LGBTI+ to 086 1800 280 | https://www.belongto.org/youngpeople/help/ |
London Friend | An organization based in London that focuses on LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing. | https://londonfriend.org.uk/ |
South Africa | Description | Wesbite/Number |
|---|---|---|
The Other Foundation | The Other Foundation is an African trust that advances equality and freedom in Southern Africa with a particular focus on sexual orientation and gender identity. It does this by working both as a fundraiser and a grant maker. | http://theotherfoundation.org/ |
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