• To work directly with young people to build their confidence and abilities and equip them with lifelong skills to become leaders within the LGBTQI and wider human rights movements
• To widen young people’s perspectives and build international solidarity through peer learning, cross-cultural exchange and intersectional approaches
• To provide young people with opportunities to explore and express their individuality in a safe and supportive environment
• To grow a strong and diverse group of youth allies to support and advocate for the human rights of LGBTQI youth

• To change attitudes in society and influence decision makers on all levels by ensuring LGBTQI young people’s voices and experiences are present, heard and affirmed
• To support and promote positive youth role models within the LGBTQI population and celebrate their diversity
• To ensure youth perspectives are included within the wider LGBTQI movement and that LGBTQI perspectives are mainstreamed within the youth movement
• To embed intersectional approaches throughout our own and our members’ work to ensure diversity within our movement is visible and actively recognised

• To ensure safe and inclusive educational environments for all LGBTQI young people by working with our members, governments, experts, teachers, parents, and learners.
• To raise awareness of the issues faced by LGBTQI youth in education through innovative campaigns and resources

• To support the work of IGLYO’s members, especially around youth engagement and development
• To encourage international cooperation and increased partnership work across the network through international meetings and online platforms
• To support younger organisations and groups to develop through mentorship and advice

IGLYO is committed to the sustainability of the network’s financial future.

We are currently funded by European Union,  the Council of Europe European Youth Foundation and the the Government of the Netherlands.

IGLYO is not a grant making institution and does not distribute funds.

IGLYO’S organisational documents can be found under the Resources section of the website.