In spite of progress in recent years, all over the world LGBTQ+ people still face harassment, legal and societal discrimination and exclusion, violence, and sometimes death. 68 countries criminalize same-sex sexual conduct, and in up to nine countries, this may be punishable by death. So-called anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda laws inhibit advocacy, and organizing is constrained by restrictions on civil society in many more countries.

HRC coordinates across multiple programs to provide public education, capacity building, legal expertise, and programmatic support for LGBTQ+ advocates and allies around the world. Our Global Partnerships programs are offered across an ever-growing network of more than 180 LGBTQ+ organizations and leaders in 90 countries around the world.

To learn more about the range of international programs that HRC conducts, click here.

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Uganda

The Human Rights Campaign issued a statement condemning the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act being signed into law in Uganda. On May 29, 2023, it was announced that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni…

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Uganda

The Human Rights Campaign issued a statement condemning the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act being signed into law in Uganda.
On May 29, 2023, it was announced that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni…

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Crisis in Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine which began on March 24, 2022 has sparked a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions in Ukraine and across Europe. As the war drags on, it…

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Global Alumni Network

The HRC Global Alumni Network is made up of more than 180 advocates for LGBTQ+ equality from over 90 countries around the world. Members of our network are leaders in…

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Global Fellows Program

HRC Global brings established and emerging LGBTQ+ leaders and allies to Washington, D.C. as Global Fellows for short professional development opportunities and training.

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Global Innovative Advocacy Summit

Stay tuned for information about our next Global Summit!
Inspired by the incredible work being done across five continents, HRC launched its inaugural Global Innovative Advocacy Summit in March 2016.…

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Global Partnerships in Innovative Advocacy

The goal of the Global Partnerships program is to help strengthen the equality movement in countries around the world through more effective advocacy, campaigning, organizing and outreach. We work with…

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Global Partnerships in Pride

HRC Global is closely monitoring evolving developments around the coronavirus and its impact on communities throughout the world. Please check this page for updates to the 2020 Global Partnerships in…

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Global Programs

In spite of progress in recent years, all over the world LGBTQ+ people still face harassment, legal and societal discrimination and exclusion, violence, and sometimes death. 68 countries criminalize same-sex…

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Global Respect Act

The Global Respect Act would provide a means to prevent individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQ people from entry into the United States.