LGBTI maps

A photo of people marching at Geneva Pride during a bright-sky day, holding diverse Pride flags. The text reads: "Pride Month: ILGA World releases new data and maps on laws affecting LGBTI people globally". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image.
  • Press releases & statements

31 May 2025

Pride Month: ILGA World releases new data and maps on laws affecting LGBTI people globally

Our data show that LGBTI people continue to face challenges in accessing their basic rights. The last few months, in particular, have seen escalating threats to their lives and dignity, although progress has continued to happen even amid this severe crisis

A world map of countries criminalising consensual same-sex sexual acts as of May 2025. Text reads: "Human rights of LGBTI people: the world at a glance. #IDAHOBIT2025". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Campaigns

12 May 2025

Maps on LGBTI people’s human rights: the world at a glance on IDAHOBIT 2025

How do laws worldwide affect the lives of LGBTI people? Access ILGA World maps and more resources to mark this year's IDAHOBIT

Map of LGBTI people's human rights in the world. The image shows a Pacific-centred map with some countries highlighted. Text reads: "IDAHOBIT2024: Human rights of LGBTI people: the world at a glance". The ILGA World logo is placed at the bottom right of the image
  • Explainers

14 May 2024

Maps on LGBTI people’s human rights: the world at a glance on IDAHOBIT 2024

ILGA World maps are among the most shared visual representations of how LGBTI people are affected by laws and policies worldwide

  • Press releases & statements

30 January 2024

ILGA World Database wins Anthem Awards for “Best use of data”

The ILGA World Database is among the winners at this year’s Anthem Awards, one of the most important social impact awards globally.

  • Legal mapping

21 March 2023

ILGA World Database

The ILGA World Database is a unique knowledge base on laws, human rights bodies, advocacy opportunities, and news related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics issues worldwide

  • Legal mapping

27 June 2020

2019 map – sexual orientation laws in the world (20 languages)

The ILGA World 2019 map, in 20 languages, shows how laws criminalise, protect, or recognise people on the grounds of their sexual orientation

  • Legal mapping

10 December 2019

Map – Sexual orientation laws in the world (December 2019)

The ILGA World 2019 map shows how laws criminalise, protect, or recognise people on the grounds of their sexual orientation

  • Legal mapping

20 March 2019

Map – Sexual orientation laws in the world, 2019

The ILGA World 2019 map shows how laws criminalise, protect, or recognise people on the grounds of their sexual orientation

  • Legal mapping

24 November 2017

Overview map – sexual orientation laws (2012)

The ILGA World 2012 map shows how laws criminalise, protect, or recognise people on the grounds of their sexual orientation