Attack on Tbilisi Pride and Journalists in Tbilisi, Georgia
The Eastern European Coalition for LGBT+ Equality and the Swedish Federation for LGBTQI Rights (RFSL) are appalled by the violent events that unfolded in Tbilisi…
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Azerbaijan: Investigate attacks on LGBTI+ persons
In a joint statement today, RFSL, ILGA Europe, Civil Rights Defenders, and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee call on the Azerbaijani authorities to investigate a series…
Read more27 States Tell the United Nations to Protect Trans Women
Geneva, 29 June 2021 – In a historic first, yesterday 27 States called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently protect the human…
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December 1 each year is World Aids Day. It's a day to…
Do you want to improve your support for LGBTQI people subjected to violence?
RFSL offers training to all organisations that want to increase their knowledge…
A film about minority stress
This is a film about minority stress produced by RFSL's project Rainbow…
RFSL turns 70!
RFSL has gone from being an underground movement, where members were often meeting in secret, to becoming an organisation that champions LGBTQI people's rights in Sweden and the world. RFSL was founded on October 21 1950, exactly 70 years ago.
Become a Member
RFSL has worked for LGBT human rights since 1950. We can proudly look back on an eventful history, but also look ahead, there is much left…
About RFSL
The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights, is a non-profit organization founded in 1950. RFSL's goal is that LGBTQI people should…
Prioritized Areas
Asylum and Migration, A family Policy for all, Trans and Intersex issues and Senior citizens.
Q-STUDION – A PODCAST BY RFSL
Welcome to listen to Q-Studion – a podcast that views culture, society, history and everyday life from a queer perspective. Through Q-Studion, RFSL wants to offer perspectives that are missing in today's media clutter.
Sports for All Bodies
RFSL, in collaboration with the Swedish Sports Confederation and specialist sports organisations, works for a trans inclusive sports movement. This project encompasses policy, training and empowerment.
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.
Health, sexuality and HIV
RFSL works with a variety of themes within the area of health, sexuality and HIV. Read more about PrEP, Sexually transmitted infections, trans health care, testing and much more.
Newcomers and Asylum
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.
Questions and answers for youth with gender dysphoria
Here you find common questions and answers related to trans care for children and youth in Sweden.
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.
Branches
RFSL has branches in all counties and also has a youth organisation. From Malmö in the south to Kiruna in the north, all branches work independently and have their own Boards and bylaws.