Become an ILGA World member

More than 2,300 organisations from over 170 countries and territories, forming the six ILGA regions, call ILGA World their chosen family. Here’s how your organisation can join ILGA.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

ILGA World membership is open only to organisations — not individuals — that represent or provide services to people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, anywhere in the world.

Full membership

Open to non-profit organisations that represent people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics and their culture, or provide exclusive services to or support for them. It is also open to single branches of these organisations, as well as to non-profit groups representing LGBTI people within larger associations (such as trade unions and political parties).

Associate membership

Open to any other organisation or association – typically commercial LGBTI organisations, governmental organisations, non-LGBTI voluntary organisations, or trade unions.

BENEFITS OF BEING AN ILGA WORLD MEMBER

To become an ILGA World member, organisations must submit an application, which will be reviewed by our Executive Board, and agree to fully adhere to the Constitution, Code of Conduct, Standing Orders, and values of ILGA World.

  • Networking and global solidarity

    Connect with a worldwide network built for solidarity and mutual support, uniting over 2,300 organisations from more than 170 countries and territories, and tap into emergency response channels when you need support.

  • Capacity strengthening

    Strengthen your advocacy through training, peer-learning, and dedicated grants to engage national, regional, and UN human rights mechanisms and advance change on the ground.

  • Global and regional gatherings

    Get priority access to ILGA world and regional conferences to meet activists from LGBTI and allied movements, community leaders, and decision makers.

  • Dedicated communications and campaigns

    We send our members exclusive communications, involve them in our campaigns, and share our spaces to present their work to the global LGBTI community.

  • Shape the future of our movement

    Full members actively lead ILGA World: they elect Board members, propose and vote on changes to our guiding documents, select conference hosts, and determine the direction of our work.

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WITH YOU, OUR CONSTELLATION WILL SHINE EVEN BRIGHTER

Join other organisations from all over the planet, filled with activists who are changing the world.

Become an ILGA World member