Ukrainian LGBTQ activist attacked
RFSL, the Swedish Federation for LGBTQI Rights, strongly condemns the attack perpetrated against the Ukrainian LGBTQI activist Olena Shevchenko and urges the authorities to thoroughly…
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Athletes with trans experience role models in new RFSL campaign
Many gender divided sports effectively shut out players with trans experience. Despite that, there are people who find their inspiration, their joy and their interest…
Read moreWe stand united for trans people’s right to care
The issue of access to gender affirming care is far too important to be discussed using sweeping generalizations and one-sided perspectives. Uppdrag Granskning has aired…
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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…
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.
RFSL on sex for compensation
For RFSL as a rights organisation it's a matter of course to stand up for that everybody who has sex for compensation should have access to their human rights and a secure everyday life.
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.
Sports for all Bodies
In a new project RFSL aim for inclusion of trans athletes in sports. Today there are no general guidelines for the inclusion of trans people who practice sports in Sweden. The aim of the project is to improve the opportunities for trans people to take part in sports.
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.