New wave of persecutions in Chechnya
New wave of persecutions in Chechnya points at the need for action from the international community RFSL – the Swedish Federation for LGBTQ rights, is…
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Regarding the situation in Tanzania
A few weeks ago, the governor of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, threatened to round up and arrest LGBTQ people, calling on the public to…
Read moreRFSL calls to remove misleading logotype
It has come to our attention that a website has used RFSL logotype without our permission. Noah Pride, a website that seems to promote LGBT…
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PrEP is HIV medications that an HIV negative person can take to…
RFSL söker material från Pridefiranden
RFSL söker material från Pridefiranden runt om i Sverige. Film, foto och…
Forced Sterilisation of Trans People – Personal Stories
In 1972, Sweden introduced a law that made it possible to change…
LGBTI Inclusion in Development Policy and Agenda 2030
RFSL presents guiding principles on LGBTI inclusion for all actors engaging in development programs and policy work, including the Agenda 2030.
Newcomers and Asylum Advice
Here you will find information on RFSL Newcomers, our network for and with newly arrived LGBTQ people in Sweden. Are you seeking asylum or have you had your asylum application refused? RFSL also offers advice and legal counselling.
International Programme
RFSL is an internationally recognised and respected human rights organisation working with global LGBTQ rights for over 35 years. Learn more about our international programme.
The Pride Map
Find your local Pride festival at the Pride map. Happy Pride!
Rainbow Academy
Rainbow Academy offers a variety of customized trainings to select groups of leaders and persons with other instrumental roles within the global LGBTQ movement.
Come out Come in
Now Sweden and Europe are closing their borders. It becomes harder for people who are subject to harassments, threats and violence because of who they love or who they are to come here. Read our demands.
Compensation to Forcibly Sterilised
The Minister of Public Health, Gabriel Wikström has announced the Swedish Government's decision to enact a law that will make it possible for people who were forcibly sterilized as a result of the previous Gender Recognition Act to receive compensation.
Branches
RFSL has branches in all counties and also has a youth organisation. From Malmö in the south to Kiruna in…
Rainbow Flag Flies High in Cape Town
Global LGBTQ rights activists are gathered in South Africa where The Rainbow Leaders fourth and final round just started.
Undetectable Viral Load of HIV – What Does it Mean?
An individual that has HIV and receives treatment can have such low levels of the virus in their body that the risk to transmit HIV to another individual via sex is minimal.
Activist Profile
Jessica St Rose is Board Secretary of the only established organization championing the rights of LGBTI people in St Lucia. Read her story, told to Miles Rutendo Tanhira from RFSL.