Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) related organizations and conferences range from social and support groups to organizations that are political in nature. Some groups are independent, while others are officially recognized advocacy groups within mainstream religious organizations.
For groups whose primary purpose is campaigning for the legal rights of LGBTQ people, please see List of LGBTQ rights organizations. For organizations affiliated with political parties, please see List of LGBTQ organizations that affiliate with political parties. For organizations primarily serving LGBTQ medical professionals or promoting LGBTQ health, please see List of LGBTQ medical organizations.
International Affirming Pentecostal Church International – an Apostolic Pentecostal denomination operating in the US and many other countries All Out – a global not-for-profit organisation that is focused on political advocacy for the human rights of LGBT people Axios – organization of Eastern Orthodox, Byzantine Rite, and Eastern Catholic Christians who are LGBT Emergence International – support group for LGBT Christian Scientists (not to be confused with Scientology) Encuentro de Lesbianas Feministas de América Latina y del CaribeRodríguez, Juana María. Queer Latinidad: Identity Practices, Discursive Spaces. NYU Press, 2003. 42, 49 Federation of Gay Games – fosters LGBT self-respect through the Gay Games, an organized international participatory athletic and cultural event Frontrunners – LGBT running and walking clubs GALA Choruses – Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Gay Games – an organized international participatory athletic and cultural event held every four years Global Alliance of Affirming Apostolic Pentecostals (GAAAP) (Encompasses the former Apostolic Restoration Mission) International LGBT-Affirming Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal denomination GRIN Campaign – campaigning for social and political equality in education Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference – an international conference for queer linguistics International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs International Conference on Bisexuality International Mister Leather InterPride – an organization of over 200 Pride event organisers Metropolitan Community Church OutRight Action International – international human rights organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression PrimeTimers Worldwide - the world's largest international network of nonprofit Chapters providing social, educational and cultural activities and events for mature adults (21+) who self-identify as gay, bisexual or transgender men. Q Christian Fellowship – global membership and attendance, but conference has only been hosted in the United States Safe Space Alliance - a non-profit organisation that helps people identify, navigate, and create safe spaces for LGBTQI+ people worldwide. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Africa
Algeria
Trans Homos DZ
Angola Iris Angola Association
Nigeria
Bisi Alimi Foundation
Morocco
Kif-Kif
Mozambique Lambda
South Africa Coalition of African Lesbians Lesbian and Gay Equality Project Gender DynamiX
Zimbabwe GALZ
Asia
China Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church Beijing Queer Chorus
Hong Kong
Transgender Resource Center
India Fifty Shades of Gay (FSOG) Gay Bombay LABIA Orinam Sahodari Foundation Sangama (human rights group) Sappho for Equality Srishti Madurai
Israel Aswat – a feminist queer group for Palestinian women based in Haifa Black Laundry – Israeli LGBT anarchist group which campaigns against the occupation of the Palestinian territories, and other issues Israel Gay Youth (IGY) The Israeli Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Association – also called "the Aguda", the biggest LGBT rights association in Israel Tehila – Support for the parents of LGBT people Tel Aviv Municipal LGBT Community Center – Tel Aviv-Yafo's City community center for LGBTQ people.
Japan
Arima LGBT Support Group ありまま(LGBTグループ) プライドハウス東京 – Pride House Tokyo Japan 2020 Clinic For Rainbows Kanazawa Rainbow Pride 金沢レインボープライド Kobe IDAHO 神戸IDAHO LGBT Gakushin Circle 学習院大学LGBTサークルにじがく LGBT Families and Friends Association LGBTの家族と友人をつなぐ会 Marriage For All Japan Miyoshi Real Estate Group for LGBT 三好不動産フレンズ（LGBT） Nijidiversity NPO Nijiro Kazoku / Rainbow Families にじいろかぞく Osaka Sexual Minorities and Neurodiversity Support Group 発達障害 × セクマイの会 @大阪 Rainbow Pride Ehime Film Festival Sapporo Rainbow Pride (March) さっぽろレインボープライド Startline Home Care Agency NPO法人Startline. net / 訪問介護事業所SAISON Stonewall Japan Nonprofit Takarazuka Human Rights Division ありのままに自分らしく【宝塚市人権男女共同参画課】
Mongolia LGBT Centre Mongolia
Nepal Blue Diamond Society Federation of Sexual and Gender Minorities Nepal (FSGMN) Mayako Pahichan Nepal Mitini Nepal Sudur Paschim Samaj (SPS)
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association
Oceania
Australia
Australian Queer Archives – community-based organization committed to the collection and preservation of material reflecting the lives and experiences of LGBT Australians
Coral Sea Islands Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands – world's first LGBT micronation
New Zealand Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand – also known as Intersex Awareness New Zealand Rainbow Youth
Europe BGLBC – BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber]
East meets West, a network of LGBTIQ professionals from Western & (primarily) Eastern Europe founded in 2013. It acts as the LGBTIQ Business Chamber for CEE Region (Central & Eastern Europe).
EGLCC – European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce, umbrella organization for national European LGBTIQ Chambers of Commerce
Denmark
LGBT+ Danmark - provides advocacy and counseling for the LGBT community.
Bulgaria
Single Step - Provides support to the LGBT community via an online chat helpline, support groups, and psychologist.
Germany
Casa Kuà – Trans*Inter*Queer Community Health Center DIE LINKE.queer GGLBC German LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber – GGLBC German LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber was founded as part of a ceremony in the Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2019 LGBTQ STEM Berlin Magnus-Hirschfeld-Centrum – Queer community center in Hamburg, founded in 1983. Quaurteera – Russian-speaking queer community in Germany
Hungary Budapest Pride Háttér Society Hungarian LGBT Alliance Labrisz Lesbian Association
Ireland Hirschfeld Centre – an LGBT community centre operating in Dublin, Ireland, from 1979 to 1997 Irish Gay Dads Outhouse – an LGBT community and resource centre operating in Dublin, Ireland, from 1996 to present day Lesbians in Cork (LINQ Ireland) – a community and resource centre operating in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to lesbian, bisexual and queer women
Italy
Italian GLBT Business Chamber (IGLBC)
Scotland Equality Network – a national organization and charity working for LGBTI rights and equality in Scotland
Sweden Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights (RFSL) Scandinavian LGBT Chamber of Commerce (SGLCC)
Switzerland Dialogai Geneve – Geneva LGBT umbrella organization Pink Cross – Swiss LGBT umbrella organization
Ukraine Insight
KyivPride
United Kingdom
Albert Kennedy Trust – organization supporting LGBT homeless Albany Trust – educational and counseling organization BiCon (UK) – organization for bisexuals that hosts an annual convention. Broken Rainbow – charity and support group for victims of same-sex domestic violence FLAGS – Active Support Unit for Lesbians and Gays in Scouting – active Support Unit for LGBT people in The Scout Association Gay Outdoor Club - UK LGBTQ+ walking and outdoor activities group formed in 1974. London Gay Men's Chorus London LGBTQ+ Community Centre People's Pride Southampton – a charity that aims to bring pride events back to the people with also offering support. Pride in STEM – a charitable trust that aims to showcase LGBT people in STEM fields Project for Advice, Counselling and Education Queercircle – LGBTQ+ arts organisation in London Ski Bums Stonewall – an LGBT+ rights charity Switchboard – helpline providing support for LGBT+ people Trans Pride Southampton – a trans+ based group that organises trans pride in Southampton, UK. Black Lesbian and Gay Centre (historic) - a community centre operating from South London from 1985 - 2000. UK Black Pride - a pride event for the Black LGBTQ+ community, based in London. BASH BACK - a "trans-led direct action group".
North America Gaylactic Network - a North American LGBTQ science fiction fandom organization North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance Pink Pistols – a gay gun rights organization ReconcilingWorks
Belize
Canada Chouettes Coquettes – social group for lesbian and bisexual women in Montreal who are their 20s and 30s Church of Nomromism – LGBT-affirming religious organization based in British Columbia Gay Line – a non-profit telephone helpline in Montreal, Canada GLBTTQ Community Centre of Ottawa Kind Space – a queer community centre located in Ottawa, Ontario Pride Library 129th Toronto Scouting Group The 519 – serving both the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in the Toronto area Lambda Foundation
United States
8th Day Center for Justice Adodi – one of the oldest black gay organizations in the US American Institute of Bisexuality – organization for bisexuals Aromantic-spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy – organization representing aromantic people Asexual Visibility and Education Network – organization representing asexual people Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists – group of individuals, organizations, and congregations which advocate full LGBT-inclusion in Baptist churches BAGLY – organization for LGBTQ+ youth in Greater Boston Bash Back – network of anarchist and anti-authoritarian queer projects Bay Area Bi+ & Pan Network – organization for bisexuals Bay View Garden and Yard Society (BVGAYS) – a non-profit gardening and community organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bet Mishpachah – Jewish worshiping community in Washington, D.C. Bialogue – organization for bisexuals BiNet USA – organization for bisexuals Bisexual Resource Center – organization for bisexuals Center for Sex Positive Culture – aka the Wet Spot Commercial Closet Association Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus DignityUSA – lay organization of LGBT-affirming Roman Catholics, not a church-sanctioned organization El/La Para TransLatinas GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Gay and Lesbian Labor Activists Network Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Alliance (GLBTSA) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) Gay Liberation Network Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. Gayglers Gender Justice League GenPride GLAAD Global LGBTQIA+ Employee & Allies at Microsoft Glisten – an LGBTQ education organization in New York City Grace Gospel Chapel – an LGBT friendly Evangelical Christian church in Seattle, Washington Greater Seattle Business Association – a.k.a. GSBA, the largest regional LGBT & allied chamber of commerce in the United States and second-largest chamber of commerce in Washington State Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender History (GCAM) – formed in Houston, Texas, by a group of concerned activists so that our collective histories could be saved – as well as be available for educational uses – through the utilization of a museum or similar venue Hudson Pride Connections Center IntegrityUSA