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Directory of organisations

Support services are subject to change – please check directly with the relevant organisations. In an emergency, contact any non-governmental Belarusian organisation. The list includes public initiatives; if necessary, they can put you in contact with non-public ones.

Directory of organisations

Support services are subject to change – please check directly with the relevant organisations. In an emergency, contact any non-governmental Belarusian organisation. The list includes public initiatives; if necessary, they can put you in contact with non-public ones.

Genç LGBTİ Derneği İzmir
Genç LGBTİ Derneği İzmir

Genç LGBTİ Derneği İzmir

This Turkish youth organisation was set up by LGBTQ+ young people for their community. The team focuses on advocacy and creating safe spaces. Its activities include workshops, themed meetings and social events. The organisation also publishes information guides, such as one for students moving to Izmir.

For those abroad Turkey Psychological support Legal assistance Information and media

SPoD
SPoD

SPoD

A Turkish organisation working in the field of social policy and LGBTQ+ rights. The team provides free psychological support and assists with social issues. As part of its work, the organisation offers legal support for gender transition processes, as well as anonymous HIV testing.

For those abroad Turkey Psychological support Legal assistance Housing and shelter Material support Community and events Information and media

Feminita
Feminita

Feminita

The Kazakhstani queer feminist initiative protects the rights of lesbians, bisexual women, queer women, women with disabilities, and female sex workers. The team monitors rights violations, advocates, and engages in strategic legal proceedings. The organisation also conducts research, provides training, and promotes academic activism.

For those abroad Kazakhstan Information and media

FALGBT - Federación Argentina LGBT
FALGBT - Federación Argentina LGBT

FALGBT - Federación Argentina LGBT

The Argentine Federation protects the rights of LGBTQ+ people. The team provides a wide range of support: legal assistance, mental health counselling, and HIV/STI prevention. The Federation runs special programmes for trans children and their families, and has a department that monitors hate crimes.

For those abroad Argentina Psychological support Legal assistance Community and events Information and media

ILGA Portugal
ILGA Portugal

ILGA Portugal

A Portuguese organisation provides direct support to LGBTQ+ people. The team offers free psychological, legal and social support, including to those who have experienced violence. The community centre hosts various support groups and organises community events.

For those abroad Portugal Psychological support Legal assistance Housing and shelter Violence protection Community and events

LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland

LGBT Ireland

The organisation provides support to LGBTQ+ people through free helplines, online chat and a friends-on-call service to combat isolation. The team runs face-to-face peer-to-peer support groups and provides counselling for the families of trans people. As part of its work, it also offers information and advice on coming out, sexual health and support for people with experience of being a refugee.

For those abroad Ireland Psychological support Community and events Information and media

TENI - Transgender Equality Network Ireland
TENI - Transgender Equality Network Ireland

TENI - Transgender Equality Network Ireland

An Irish organisation that provides direct support to trans people and their families through one-to-one counselling and mutual support groups. The organisation runs a helpline on gender identity issues and assists with legal gender recognition. The team also delivers educational workshops and offers advice on accessing healthcare services.

For those abroad Ireland Help for trans-people

Opus Diversidades
Opus Diversidades

Opus Diversidades

A Portuguese organisation based in Lisbon that provides psychological support and educational training for LGBTQ+ people. The team runs a temporary accommodation shelter and oversees a social support project for elderly LGBTQ+ people. As part of its work, the organisation offers health advice and access to HIV/STI screening.

For those abroad Portugal Psychological support Housing and shelter Community and events

Posithiva Gruppen
Posithiva Gruppen

Posithiva Gruppen

A Swedish organisation that supports people living with HIV by providing legal advice on migration and social security matters. The team organises peer-to-peer support groups, safe spaces and free dinners to combat isolation. The organisation also runs dedicated programmes for LGBTQ+ people and provides information materials in Russian.

For those abroad Sweden Sexual health

Legebitra
Legebitra

Legebitra

A Slovenian organisation offering direct support to LGBTQ+ people. They provide free psychosocial and legal advice, including on issues relating to discrimination, violence and international protection. They also run a youth centre, therapy groups and support groups.

For those abroad Slovenia Psychological support Sexual health Legal assistance Community and events