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…
Read moreRFSL needs your help!
In these earth-shattering times, some people are more vulnerable than others. At…
A groundbreaking athlete
Lukas Svärd loves the endorphins he gets from competing. We love him…
PrEP
PrEP is HIV medications that an HIV negative person can take to…
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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.
The Pride Map
Find your local Pride festival at the Pride map. Happy Pride!
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.