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This list is maintained by the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) and is one of many resources available at our Help Desk:https://helpdesk.gijn.org/support/home
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It is also included in our LGBTQ guide. See the full guide here:https://gijn.org/lgbtq-resources-data-documents-and-sources/
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Major International StudiesSourceTitleURLItem TypeDescription
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ILGA - the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex AssociationState-Sponsored Homophobia http://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2017_WEB.pdfReportAn annual world survey of sexual orientation laws by ILGA, an umbrella organization of more than 1,200 member organizations with regional chapters.
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ILGA - the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex AssociationThe Trans Legal Mapping Reporthttp://ilga.org/trans-legal-mapping-reportReportA 2017 compilation of laws, policies and processes for trans and gender-diverse people to change their sex/gender markers and names on official documents. Also, a section on legal gender recognition and international law, a section on the Inter-American system, and seven interviews with trans activists. It covers 111 countries and 13 territories.
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ILGA – the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex AssociationGlobal Attitudes Survey on LGBTI People
http://ilga.org/downloads/07_THE_ILGA_RIWI_2016_GLOBAL_ATTITUDES_SURVEY_ON_LGBTI_PEOPLE.pdf
ReportA year-on-year survey to gather and assess credible data on public attitudes to particular issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. Download country-specific data in Word or Excel.
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Pew Reseach CenterThe Global Divide on Homosexuality http://www.pewglobal.org/2013/06/04/the-global-divide-on-homosexuality/SurveyA 2013 Pew Research Center survey finds huge variance by region on whether homosexuality should be accepted or rejected by society. Also material on religious views. Downloadable here: http://www.pewglobal.org/2013/06/04/the-global-divide-on-homosexuality/
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UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human RightsReport of the Independent Expert on protection against
violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and
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http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/SexualOrientationGender/Pages/Index.aspxWebpageA 2017 report and other information on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Also, website contains fact sheets and other information in variety of langauges.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human RightsLiving Free & Equalhttp://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Discrimination/Pages/LivingFreeEqual.aspxReportA 2016 analysis of more than 200 examples of what states are doing to tackle violence and discrimination against LGBT and intersex people.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights Home page on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identityhttp://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Discrimination/Pages/LGBT.aspxWebsiteStarting point for many materials.
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ILGA - the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex AssociationTrans Legal Mapping Reporthttp://ilga.org/what-we-do/gender-identity-and-gender-expression-program/trans-legal-mapping-report/ReportThis 2016 report covers laws and legal procedures for trans and gender-diverse people to change their identity markers on official documents, as well as the conditions that allow for these processes to take place.
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The Williams Institute, UCLA UniversityPublic Support for Transgender Rights: A Twenty-Three Country Surveyhttps://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/23-Country-Survey.pdfSurveyA survey of 17,105 adults across 23 countries about their attitudes towards transgender people and rights. Also list of their experts and other resources.
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The World Trade OrganizationGlobal Report on LGBT Tourismhttp://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284414581ReportA comprehensive 2012 report. Tourism data downloadable here: http://www.e-unwto.org/toc/unwtotfb/current
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UNAIDS Joint United Nations Prorgamme on HIV and AIDsUNAIDS Data 2017http://www.unaids.org/enDataSee other reports, such as, “Ending AIDS: Progress towards the 90–90–90 targets.” Data downloadable.
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UNHCR UN Refuge Agency Documents related to sexual orientation and gender identity, including legal, policy and background informationhttp://www.refworld.org/sogi.htmlResources"Special Feature" on sexual orientation and gender identity contains legal, policy and operational material.
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Planet RomeoGay Happiness Indexhttps://www.planetromeo.com/en/care/gay-happiness-index/DatabaseA survey of 115,000 men done between December 2014 and February 2015.
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AmfARFacts and Stats about HIV and AIDS Worldwidehttp://amfar.org/ReportsSummary statistics under "HIV/AIDS" tab. Also see "Publications."
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UN Development ProgramLegal Gender Recognition of Transgender People: A Multi-Country Legal and Policy Review in Asiahttp://www.asia-pacific.undp.org/content/rbap/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2017/09/19/landmark-human-rights-study-on-legal-gender-recognition-for-transgender-people-in-asia-launched.htmlReportA comprehensive review of existing laws, policies and practices in nine countries in Asia.
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UN Development ProgramBeing LGBTI in Asia

http://www.asia-pacific.undp.org/content/rbap/en/home/operations/projects/overview/being-lgbt-in-asia.htmlReportsLinks to reports about numerous Asian countries. Reports in English and local languages for Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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OutRight Action InternationalA variety of reports available under "Documents."https://www.outrightinternational.orgReportsCountry-specific "Shadow Reports" submitted to UN human rights committees. There are media training guides concerning the Middle East and the Caribbean. Some reports are on issues and some cover specific countries. Good list of staff experts.
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Religion News Foundation and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southern AfricaCovering Sexual And Gender Minorities & Religion In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Reporting Guide for Journalistshttp://b48en3jzcp63fynb1fzfze11go.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FINAL-LGBTQI-Religion-Africa-Reporting-Guide.pdfReportIncludes rich listings of groups in Africa.
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Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights FirstThe State of Human Rights for LGBTQ People in Africahttps://www.hrc.org/resources/report-the-state-of-human-rights-for-lgbt-people-in-africaReportThis 2014 joint report surveys 54 African nations and provides a brief overview of existing anti-LGBTQ laws and efforts to enact new measures.
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African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (AMSHeR) and the Coalition of African LesbiansViolence Based on Perceived or Real Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Africahttps://www.avac.org/resource/violence-based-perceived-or-real-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-africaReportA 2013 report about different forms of violence on LGBTI individuals in Africa, causes and impacts. Also in French.
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UN Development ProgramBeing LGBTI in Eastern Europe

http://www.rs.undp.org/content/serbia/en/home/ourwork/povertyreduction/social-inclusion/being-lgbti-in-eastern-europe.htmlReportSee "Project Document." Covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Serbia.
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UN Development ProgramLeave No One Behind: Advancing social, economic, cultural and political inclusion of LGBTI people in Asia and the Pacifichttp://www.asia-pacific.undp.org/content/rbap/en/home/library/democratic_governance/hiv_aids/leave-no-one-behind--advancing-social--economic--cultural-and-po.htmlReportA 2015 issue brief
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Organization of American States: The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)Registry of Violencehttp://www.oas.org/en/iachr/media_center/PReleases/2014/153A.aspReportDocumented killings and other instances of violence against LGBT persons during a fifteen-month period between January 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014.
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European UnionEU LGBT survey - European Union lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender surveyhttps://data.europa.eu/euodp/en/data/dataset/survey-eu-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgenderDatabaseData from 2015 survey. Downloadable here: https://data.europa.eu/euodp/en/data/dataset/survey-eu-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender
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European Asylum Support OfficeResearching the situation of LGB in countries of originhttp://oramrefugee.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Researching-the-situation-of-LGB-in-countries-of-origin-FINAL-080515.pdfReportsThis 2015 report contains links to many national LGBT NGOs.
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Transgender EuropeTrans Murder Monitoringhttp://transrespect.org/en/trans-murder-monitoring/tmm-resources/DataUpdates published several times a year. Now with nformation on deaths outside Europe. Other reports include an overview of European legal situation and periodic country-specific reports.
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Micro Rainbow InternationalReports on Brazil, Cambodia, UK and morehttps://www.micro-rainbow.org/ResourcesFocused on LGBTI poverty.
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LGBTnetNumerous country reports and global reports under resources tabhttp://www.lgbtnet.dk/ResourcesDanish group concerned with use of development aid.
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Bridging the GapsIssue reports and some country reports: Costa Rica, Kyrgzstan, Vietnam, Ukraine and Kenyahttp://www.hivgaps.org/ResourcesHealth focused
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Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)Many country reports and other original researchhttp://msmgf.org/ResourcesA global network of advocates and other experts in sexual health, LGBT/human rights, research and policy.
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ARCUS FoundationVariety of publicationshttp://www.arcusfoundation.org/publications/ReportsSubjects include LGBT children in the Philippines, the relationship between LGBTI groups and southern African churches, and a survey on how UK detention centers perpetuate violence and abuse on LGBTQ asylum seekers.
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Asia-Pacific Social Science ReviewHomonegativity in Southeast Asia: Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnamhttps://ejournals.ph/article.php?id=11507Academic StudyA 2017 study which includes robust bibliography.
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UNESCOFrom Insult to Inclusionhttp://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0023/002354/235414e.pdfReportA 2015 report on the Asian-Pacific region.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights Home page on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identityhttp://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Discrimination/Pages/LGBT.aspxWebsiteStarting point for many materials.
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The Williams Institute of Law, UCLA UniversityMultiplehttp://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/Resources/Research/ExpertsA think tank that produces research on LGBTQ issues.
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World Health OrganizationSexual Health, Human Rights and the Lawhttp://www.who.int/gender-equity-rights/knowledge/sexual-health-human-rights-and-the-law/en/Report2015 report. See fact sheets and publications on HIV/AIDS.
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UN Development Program
Advancing the Human Rights and Inclusion of LGBTI People: A Handbook for Parliamentarians		http://www.asia-pacific.undp.org/content/rbap/en/home/library/advancing-the-human-rights-and-inclusion-of-lgbti-people--a-hand.htmlReportJointly produced by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA).
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EqualidexA collaborative knowledge base http://www.equaldex.com/DatabaseThe site aims to crowdsource every law related to LGBT rights to provide a comprehensive and global view of the LGBT rights movement.
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USC LibrariesResearch Guidehttp://libguides.usc.edu/c.php?g=234986&p=1559561ResourcesLinks to a wide variety of resources, many academic.
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Global Forum on MSM and HIV (MSMGF) and OutRight Action International Agenda 2030 for LGBTI Health and Well-Beinghttp://msmgf.org/united-nations-must-address-health-well-lgbti-people/Report 2017 report argues for a global health and development approach
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Sunshine Behavioral HealthHow Addiction Affects The Transgender Communityhttps://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/transgender-community/Report2020 report by US company that provides recovey programs. See good "references" list.
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Erasing 76 CrimesAggregated news reports and original reporting on the 76+ countries’ anti-LGBTI laws.https://76crimes.com/BlogCan be segregated by region, country and topic.
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Equal EyesMonthly news aggregationhttp://equal-eyes.org/archiveSummariesExtensive collections of worldwide news.
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Alturi "Serving the LGBTI Community Globally"Curated news section. Map of global LGBTI situationhttp://www.alturi.org/News, reportsShort descriptions of country situations.
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Human Rights Watch LGBTNews reports and linkswww.hrw.org/lgbtReportsLinks to reports and news stories. Also a "Daily Brief."
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Galloway FoundationNews and lawshttp://www.gallowayfoundation.org/category-anti-lgbt-laws/DatabaseLinks to national anti-gay laws and current news stories.
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ILGA - the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex AssociationWebsite http://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_Annual_Report_2016.pdfListSee list of members at end of annual report.
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GLAADWebsitehttps://www.glaad.org/reference/communityresourcesListUS group; extensive list of organizations includes international NGOs, too.
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AlturiWebsitehttp://www.alturi.org/ListLook under "Browse organizations" and then below that at "View organizations outside the US."
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Religion News Foundation and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southern AfricaWebsitehttp://b48en3jzcp63fynb1fzfze11go.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FINAL-LGBTQI-Religion-Africa-Reporting-Guide.pdfListRich listings of groups in Africa at end of 2017 report.
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European Asylum Support OfficeWebsitehttp://oramrefugee.org/orampublications/ListUnder Publications, look for "Researching the Situation of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) in Countries of Origin." See Annex II for listings of NGOs.
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Organization Intersex InternationalWebsitehttp://oiiinternational.comListLinks to international intersex groups.
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WikipediaWebsitehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT-related_organizations_and_conferencesListList of LGBT-related organizations and conferences
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National Association of LGBTQ JournalistsWebsitehttp://www.nlgja.org/chapters/ListList of chapters of US group
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SeatupReporthttps://seatup.com/blog/lgbtq-representation-in-the-media/ReportAn historical timeline of LGBTQ+ progress within the mainstream media, examples of inclusive language, and a list of LGBTQ+ friendly media such as TV shows, movies, and online publishers.
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Healthy Life RecoveryWebsitehttps://healthyliferecovery.com/mental-health-addiction-in-lgbtq/ResourcesFocus is on mental health and addiction.
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