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ILGA World

1. To act as a leading organisation and a global voice for the rights of those who face discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender …

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32
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About ILGA World

1. To act as a leading organisation and a global voice for the rights of those who face discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC). 2. To work towards achieving equality, freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people through advocacy, collaborative actions, and by educating and informing relevant international and regional institutions as well as governments, media and civil society. 3. To empower our members and other human rights organisations in promoting and protecting human rights, irrespective of people's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics and to facilitate cooperation and solidarity among ILGA regions and members. 4. To promote the diversity and strengths of persons …

Founded
Headquarters
Geneva
Operating in
141 countries

Mission

1. To act as a leading organisation and a global voice for the rights of those who face discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC). 2. To work towards achieving equality, freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people through advocacy, collaborative actions, and by educating and informing relevant international and regional institutions as well as governments, media and civil society. 3. To empower our members and other human rights organisations in promoting and protecting human rights, irrespective of people's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics and to facilitate cooperation and solidarity among ILGA regions and members. 4. To promote the diversity and strengths of persons of diverse SOGIESC around the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Operating countries (141)
Algeria American Samoa Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Brazil Virgin Islands, British Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Ivory Coast Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Estonia Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greenland Guatemala Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liberia Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Romania Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Eswatini Sweden Switzerland Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Gambia Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam Samoa Zambia Zimbabwe Jersey Guernsey Isle of Man Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Curaçao Cook Islands

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar advocacy & civil rights in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 29

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

ILGA World is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 29/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Switzerland.

ILGA World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Switzerland is 29/100.

ILGA World is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years. Its registered address is Rue Rothschild 20, Switzerland.

ILGA World is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Switzerland.

ILGA World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

1. To act as a leading organisation and a global voice for the rights of those who face discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC). 2. To work towards achieving equality, freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people through advocacy, collaborative actions, and by educating and informing relevant international and regional institutions as well as governments, media and civil society. 3. To empower our members and other human rights organisations in promoting and protecting human rights, irrespective of people's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics and to facilitate cooperation and solidarity among ILGA regions and... ILGA World is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Switzerland: ILGA World's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is above the peer average of 29/100.

ILGA World is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

«Würdelos» – Kritik an IOC-Gentests für trans und inter Athletinnen - Mannschaft Magazin
Mar 2026
mannschaft.com
„Schulhof-Horror“: Vier von fünf Ländern pfeifen auf den Schutz queerer Jugendlicher - maenner.media
Nov 2025
maenner.media
ILGA World veröffentlicht neue Daten zur weltweiten Lage der Community - maenner.media
May 2025
maenner.media
Erster schwuler Imam erschossen: Attentat auf Muhsin Hendricks - maenner.media
Feb 2025
maenner.media
Kritik an Ausgrenzung von israelischem LGBT-Verband - Jüdische Allgemeine
Nov 2024
www.juedische-allgemeine.de
Nach Ausschluss von der ILGA World: Ein sicherer Raum weniger - taz.de
Nov 2024
taz.de
LGBTQ-Dachverband schließt israelische Gruppe aus - Jüdische Allgemeine
Oct 2024
www.juedische-allgemeine.de
Datenbank zur weltweiten LGBTI-Rechtslage veröffentlicht - Queer.de
Mar 2023
www.queer.de
„SECHSTER WÄCHTER“-WOHLTÄTIGKEITSPROGRAMM IN J7S2: ILGA World - Ubisoft
Jun 2022
www.ubisoft.com
ILGA World: 69 Länder verbieten Homosexualität - Queer.de
Dec 2020
www.queer.de

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about ILGA World

What is ILGA World?
ILGA World is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. 1. To act as a leading organisation and a global voice for the rights of those who face discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC). 2. To work towards achieving equality, freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people through advocacy, collaborative actions, and by educating and informing relevant international and regional institutions as well as governments, media and civil society. 3. To empower our members and other human rights organisations in promoting and protecting human rights, irrespective of people's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics and to facilitate cooperation and solidarity among ILGA regions and members. 4. To promote the diversity and strengths of persons of diverse SOGIESC around the world.
When was ILGA World founded?
ILGA World was founded in 1978.
Where is ILGA World located?
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The charity operates in 141 countries.
Is ILGA World trustworthy?
ILGA World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is ILGA World's website?
https://www.ilga.org
Are donations to ILGA World tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.