Building a Global Movement for Equality: The Global Equality Caucus Approaches 1,000 Members
In June 2019, a group of elected representatives from across the world gathered at the United Nations in New York City with a shared vision: to create a global network of legislators committed to advancing LGBT+ equality.
On 21 June 2019, the Global Equality Caucus (GEC) was officially launched. Representatives from every region of the world spoke about their experiences championing equality, signed a pledge to tackle LGBT+ discrimination in all its forms, and committed to working together to drive meaningful change. Seven years later, that vision has grown into the world's only international network of elected representatives dedicated exclusively to advancing LGBT+ equality.
Today, the Global Equality Caucus has 620 active members and 213 associate members spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. With continued growth across all regions, GEC is on track to surpass 1,000 members, reflecting the increasing commitment of legislators worldwide to protecting and advancing the rights of LGBT+ people.
A Global Network Driving Change
The Global Equality Caucus was founded on the belief that political leadership matters. Parliamentarians and elected representatives are uniquely positioned to influence legislation, allocate public funding, shape public debate, and hold governments accountable.
Through collective action, GEC facilitates collaboration among legislators, experts, activists, civil society organisations, businesses, and governments. Members share information, support campaigns, exchange best practices, and work together to advance equality at national, regional, and international levels.
GEC is united around five key priorities:
Supporting the decriminalisation of LGBT+ people and ending violence against LGBT+ communities.
Advancing equal rights and protections from discrimination.
Ensuring equitable access to healthcare, including HIV treatment and support for trans communities.
Promoting the collection of data that enables governments to be held accountable for the treatment of LGBT+ people.
Supporting and advocating for funding for organisations working to advance LGBT+ rights and inclusion.
Growing Across Every Region
Since its launch, the Global Equality Caucus has expanded significantly across Europe, the United States and Canada, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
This growth reflects both the increasing visibility of LGBT+ issues in political discourse and the determination of legislators who recognise that equality, dignity, and human rights are fundamental to democratic societies.
At a time when many communities continue to face discrimination, criminalisation, and violence, international collaboration among elected representatives has never been more important. By sharing experiences, strategies, and expertise, members of the Global Equality Caucus strengthen efforts to achieve lasting legislative and social change.
Join the Movement
As the Global Equality Caucus moves towards its next milestone of 1,000 members, we continue to welcome new voices committed to advancing equality.
Members
If you are a parliamentarian or other elected representative, we invite you to join our global network and work alongside colleagues from around the world to advance LGBT+ equality.
Associates
Former elected representatives are encouraged to join as associate members and continue contributing their expertise and leadership to the movement.
Supporters
If you are not a current or former elected representative but would like to stay informed about the work of the Global Equality Caucus, we would be delighted to keep in touch.
Together, we are demonstrating that political leadership can be a powerful force for equality. By working across borders, parties, and political systems, members of the Global Equality Caucus are helping to build a world where every person can live free from discrimination and enjoy equal rights under the law.