Former employee at RFSL Stockholm dismissed after serious allegations
Very serious allegations about abuse and rape were submitted in 2019 and 2020 regarding a former employee at RFSL Stockholm. When the first allegation was…
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Information about External Whistleblower System
RFSL is strengthening the existing whistleblowing routines by adding an external mechanism of submitting complaints and conducting inquiries. The new function will be managed by…
Read moreRest in power, Maria Sundin
Maria Sundin was one of Sweden’s most important champions of trans people’s rights during the past decades. It is with great sadness that RFSL has…
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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.