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LGBT Issues

Illinois International

Andrea Bordeau
Assistant Director of International Health and safety

Emergency Contacts

University of Illinois
International Safety and Security

US Department of State
Overseas Citizens Services

It is important to know the situation and laws concerning LGBT issues in the areas that you will be traveling.  These resources will help you stay informed and safe wherever you go. 

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GlobalGayz

A website on LGBT travel and culture that compiles news reports, links, stories and photo galleries for over 190 countries.

Human Rights Watch

A non-governmental organization that compiles reports on human rights issues, including LGBT issues for many countries.

International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association

A worldwide federation campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex rights, ILGBTI’s website provides the latest news in LGBT issues worldwide.  The interactive world maps on LGBT laws and statistics are a great source for an overview of issues in your destination country.

LGBT Organizations Worldwide

This resource from the University of Michigan provides a directory of international LGBT organizations as well as organizations by region.

National Center for Transgender Equality’s Travel Considerations

This site is targeted at specific travel considerations for transgendered people.

Wikipedia’s Guide to LGBT Rights by Country

A helpful overview of LGBT-related laws by country.