ILGA World

What ILGA World does

ILGA World (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association) is a Geneva-headquartered global federation founded in 1978 that represents more than 2,300 member organisations across 170+ countries campaigning for the human rights of LGBTI people. The organisation delivers its mission through UN advocacy (leveraging ECOSOC consultative status), evidence-based research, capacity building for grassroots movements, and a triennial world conference supplemented by regional gatherings hosted through six regional ILGA bodies. Five Steering Committees (Bisexual, Intersex, Trans, Women, Youth) ensure identity-based representation in governance.

Its core products and underlying technology consist of the ILGA World Database — a searchable public resource at database.ilga.org cataloguing member organisations and SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics) data — alongside a portfolio of research publications including the State-Sponsored Homophobia report, Trans Legal Mapping Report, Intersex Legal Mapping Report, Laws on Us, the 'Conversion therapy' report, the LGBTI Digital Divide report, Our Identities under Arrest, and Treaty Bodies annual reports. Supporting assets include interactive ILGA World Maps for legal-status visualisation, the Making Rainbow Waves podcast, and a careers/consultancies portal.

ILGA World operates as a non-profit membership federation with two primary revenue streams: annual membership fees structured on a sliding scale from CHF 10 to CHF 600 depending on the member organisation's budget and membership type (full vs. associate), and donations and institutional grants. Members are onboarded through an Executive Board–reviewed application, and a Geneva-based Secretariat of 11–50 staff executes day-to-day operations under an Executive Director.

Name

ILGA World

Legal name

ILGA World (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association)

Website

https://ilga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ILGA World is a Geneva-based global federation of more than 2,300 LGBTI member organisations across 170+ countries, founded in 1978, that delivers UN advocacy, legal research, and capacity building through membership fees, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

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Product category

International Human Rights Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law IGOs (BPADAAAG), Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation (BPADANAH)

Keywords

• LGBTI human rights advocacy
• Global NGO federation
• SOGIESC legal research
• International advocacy
• Membership federation

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ILGA World generates revenue through annual membership fees charged to member organisations. Fees are structured on a sliding scale based on the member organisation's annual budget, ranging from CHF 10 to CHF 600 per year depending on membership type (full or associate) and budget size.
2. Donations and Grants: The organisation accepts donations through Donorbox and likely receives grants from institutional donors and development organisations to fund advocacy, research, and capacity building programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ILGA World is a global federation that coordinates and supports member organizations working to advance LGBTI human rights through advocacy, policy monitoring, research, and capacity building. It produces international research (e.g., SOGIESC legal maps, reports), hosts a world conference, and represents the LGBTI movement in intergovernmental fora such as the United Nations, the African Commission, and the Organization of American States.

Product overview

ILGA World is a global federation of over 2,000 member organisations from 170+ countries campaigning for human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people. The organisation operates primarily as an advocacy and research body rather than a software product company. Its core offerings include the ILGA World Database (a searchable database of member organisations and SOGIESC data), various research publications and reports (State-Sponsored Homophobia Report, Trans Legal Mapping Report, Laws on Us, Intersex Legal Mapping Report, 'Conversion therapy' Report, LGBTI Digital Divide Report, Our Identities under Arrest, Treaty Bodies Annual Reports, and LGBTI Pathways), interactive ILGA World Maps for data visualisation, the Making Rainbow Waves podcast, and the triennial World Conference. The organisation also supports capacity building and advocacy through United Nations engagement and regional conferences.

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Products and services

• ILGA World Conference
• State-Sponsored Homophobia Report Annual research publication documenting laws affecting LGBTI people, including criminalization, recognition, and protection frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Member Services and Coordination Coordination, capacity-building, and representation services provided to ILGA member organizations across world regions.
• Intergovernmental Advocacy and Representation Representation and advocacy at the United Nations, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, and the Organization of American States on behalf of the global LGBTI movement.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UNDP and ILGA World announced the second edition of the International Pride Awards 2026, with recipients to be announced on August 5, 2026 at WorldPride in Amsterdam. This partnership honours global LGBTIQ+ equality heroes and represents a significant collaboration between a UN agency and the global LGBTI movement.
• WorldPride Amsterdam 2026coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 will host the International Pride Awards ceremony. This event provides a high-profile platform for recognising global LGBTIQ+ equality advocates and amplifying the visibility of the awards.
• ProtectDefenders.eucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILGA World partners with ProtectDefenders.eu, the EU human rights defenders mechanism, to support and protect human rights defenders working on SOGIESC issues globally.
• ILGA Regions (Pan Africa ILGA, ILGA Asia, ILGA-Europe, ILGALAC, ILGA North America and Caribbean, ILGA Oceania)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix regional ILGA organisations form the backbone of ILGA World's global structure. Each region holds its own conferences, elects representatives to the World Board, and operates semi-autonomously while adhering to ILGA World Constitution and values. Regional co-chairs sit on the ILGA World Board.
• United Nations SystemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerILGA World engages with various UN bodies including the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies, and specialised agencies. The organisation holds ECOSOC consultative status and actively participates in UN sessions to advocate for LGBTI human rights.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Outright International: Outright International is a global LGBTI human rights organization operating from New York with ECOSOC consultative status. It is highly comparable as a peer federation-style NGO focused on UN advocacy, research, and grassroots capacity-building for LGBTI communities worldwide.
• GLAAD: GLAAD is a leading US-based LGBTI media advocacy organization that drives cultural change through media monitoring, research reports, and communications strategy. It is comparable as a peer organization producing authoritative research outputs (e.g., State of LGBTQ Acceptance) and engaging in international advocacy.
• Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice: Astraea is a global LGBTI philanthropic foundation supporting grantees advancing LGBTI, feminist, and intersex movements. Comparable as a peer in resource mobilization and movement support, and directly linked to ILGA World through Executive Director Julia Ehrt's board role.
• Transgender Europe (TGEU): TGEU is the European umbrella organization for trans rights groups, focused on legal mapping, advocacy, and capacity building. Comparable as a peer organization centered on SOGIESC legal research (Trans Legal Mapping Report) and member-driven advocacy — and connected to ILGA World via shared leadership.
• Kaleidoscope Trust: Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based charity working internationally to advance LGBTI human rights through research, diplomacy, and civil society partnerships. Comparable to ILGA World as a federation-style international LGBTI advocacy and research body with strong Commonwealth focus.

Broad incumbents

• Amnesty International: Amnesty International is a broad incumbent global human rights organization with consultative status at the UN and a long history of LGBTI rights campaigns. Comparable as a peer in UN engagement, research publication, and member federation governance, though it spans many issue areas beyond SOGIESC.
• Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch is a large incumbent international human rights organization that documents abuses across many causes including LGBTI rights. Comparable as a peer in producing authoritative global reports and engaging with UN mechanisms, though operating across a much broader portfolio of issues.

Regional players

• Lambda Legal: Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest US legal organization advancing civil rights for LGBTI people through litigation, policy, and public education. Comparable as a peer in SOGIESC legal advocacy and research, though its scope is restricted to US jurisdictions rather than operating globally.

Emerging players

• Front Line Defenders: Front Line Defenders is an Ireland-based international organization protecting human rights defenders at risk. Comparable as an adjacent peer given ILGA World's partnership with ProtectDefenders.eu and shared focus on protecting SOGIESC defenders globally.

Others

• ILGA-Europe: ILGA-Europe is the regional European body within the ILGA World federation, focused on EU policy and advocacy. Listed as a related/affiliated organization rather than a pure peer, as it operates as a semi-autonomous regional organization under ILGA World's structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ILGAworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ilga---international-lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-and-intersex-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/ilgaworld

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

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