International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commiss
Cause Area
- International
Location
1360 Mission Street, Suite 200San Francisco, CA 94103 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
IGLHRC's mission is to protect and advance the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse onthe basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.Our constituency therefore includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and anyone living with HIV or AIDS.
Description
A US based non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), IGLHRC responds to human rights violations around theworld through documentation, advocacy, coalition building, public education, and technical assistance. Our overarching commitment is to defend the rights of people worldwide to define their own sexualities and gender identities. We support the effortsof individuals and groups to organize to create societies free from heterosexism and homophobia.