IGLYO

IGLYO
Formation1984
TypeNon-governmental organisation
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
Region served
Europe
Members125 member organisations
Official language
English
Main organ
IGLYO General Assembly
AffiliationsESU, EYF
Websitewww.iglyo.com

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Intersex Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO) is an international LGBTQI organisation that was created in 1984 in responde to the need for better cooperation among regional, local and national LGBTQI youth and student organisations. It advocates on behalf of its members to international bodies, institutions, and other organisations.

IGLYO is a membership-based umbrella organisation representing over 125 member organisations in more than 40 countries across Europe.

Advocacy

IGLYO is an active member of the European Youth Forum, ILGA, ILGA-Europe, the Euromedplatform,[failed verification] and is an associate member organisation of the European Students' Union.

Governance

The organization is led by an elected Executive Board who are mandated by the General Assembly, which is the highest decision making body of the organisation. Executive board members serve for a three-year mandate, must be nominated by one of IGLYO's member organisations, and be aged between 18 and 30 years old at the time of election. The Executive Board is supported by a secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, and is led by a chair.

Member organisations

IGLYO comprises over 150 member organisations dedicated to LGBTQI youth and student rights in 40 countries across Europe, varying from youth advocacy organisations to students' unions and charitable organisations.

References

  1. ↑ "About". IGLYO. Archived from the original on 18 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  2. ↑ "Our Members". www.iglyo.org. IGLYO. Archived from the original on 20 March 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Advocary". IGLYO. Archived from the original on 2 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Youth and Student Organisation". Associate Members. European Students' Union. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Our Amazing Teams | IGLYO". www.iglyo.org. Retrieved 24 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Our Members | IGLYO". www.iglyo.org. Retrieved 24 October 2026.