Download Political Platform Download Thematic Political Programs 1. About this governing document 1.1. Decision  Adopted by RFSL’s Congress, 27–29 October 2023 Introduction RFSL works for a society characterized by respect for human diversity, where everyone has equal opportunities and rights to live and participate. This includes the right of LGBTIQ people to thrive, contribute, develop, and be challenged on equal terms. RFSL is grounded in every individual’s right to self-identification in matters of sexual orientation and gender identity, the right to bodily autonomy, and full participation in society. Since 1950, RFSL has worked for a society in which everyone has the opportunity to be themselves. We are Sweden’s most important source of knowledge about the living conditions of LGBTIQ people and work to disseminate our expertise to other actors. Through…

The board is elected at the RFSL congress, which is held every two years.

The branch bylaws was adopted by the RFSL congress May 11-13 2018. They apply to all the branches and shall apply to all the organisations joining…

RFSL's Anti-corruption policy was adopted in 2013, and applies to all operations, whether internal or external. Corruption is defined by Transparency International as "the abuse of…

Download Common Anti-Corruption Rules as PDF. Download the Anti-Corruption Action Plan as a PDF. RFSL's work against corruption is regulated by two governing documents: Common rules…

RFSL strives for a diverse society where people’s differences are respected. Here you can read about RFSL’s goals for societal change, as adopted by the congress.

For RFSL, the term antiracism is – among other things – about preventing and opposing racism, to investigate how racism affects LGBTQI people and how racism affects LGBTQI people within the organisation and the community.

All employers within RFSL work, among other things, for the organisation to have a secure operation and high quality, being an attractive workplace that attracts and develops the right competencies and takes responsibility for systematic work to ensure a good working environment where nobody is discriminated against.

Download the document as a pdf. 1. About this Governance Document 1.1. Decision  Goals and Direction for RFSL’s Work 2025–2027 was adopted by RFSL’s Congress in…

The following ethical guidelines describe how employees working with individual support should apply their ethical responsibility. Adopted by RFSL’s congress, October 2021.

Adopted by the RFSL congress, October 2025.

RFSL has a code of conduct which applies to all elected representatives, employees, volunteers and others who represent the organisation. Together we carry RFSL’s values and legitimacy, internally and externally.

Volunteers are the foundation of RFSL’s operation. These common rules aim to ensure that the volunteers are cared for in the best way, and to create conditions for a secure operation of high quality. Adopted by RFSL’s congress, October 2021.

The common rules for RFSL’s Newcomers operations were adopted by RFSL’s congress in October 2019 and were later updated by the congress 18-20 October 2021.

De gemensamma reglerna mot diskriminering, kränkande särbehandling och trakasserier fastställdes av RFSL:s kongress 11-13 maj 2018.

Download the document as a pdf 1. About the policy Document 1.1. Adopted The Common Rules for the Use of Social Media were established by RFSL's…

Download this document as a pdf 1. About the Policy Document 1.1. Adopted  The Common Rules for National Member Networks were first established by RFSL's executive…

RFSL has been working for LGBTQ individuals's rights for more than half a century. Below is an in-depth view on how RFSL became the internationally recognized…