ILGA Asia

ILGA Asia is rated 3 out of 5 in the category nonprofit organization management. Read and write reviews about ILGA Asia. ILGA is the world federation of more than 1600 national and local organisations from 158 countries and territories dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people. ILGA Asia is the Asian Region of ILGA, representing 170 member organizations from East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and West Asia. The Region was first established in Mumbai in 2002. ILGA Asia administrative office is located in Bangkok, Thailand. Our vision is a world where Asia is a safe place for all, where all can live in freedom and equality, be properly informed in the nature of sexual orientation and gender identity & expression and sex characteristic (SOGIESC) rights, have access to justice, and diversity is respected. Our missions are: - To promote universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the elimination of all forms of discrimination and stigmatization based on SOGIESC in Asia and including the specific provisions of the UN conventions and covenants specified in the Constitution of ILGA; - To work for the equality of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity / expression and sex characteristic, as well as liberation from all forms of discrimination and stigmatization; - Empower and support LGBTI communities, organizations and individuals in Asia, while encouraging community building and networking.