When things go wrong abroad, knowing who to call can make all the difference. Save these contacts before you travel.
International Organizations
- ILGA World: ilga.org – Global LGBTQ+ advocacy, country-by-country legal info
- Rainbow Railroad: rainbowrailroad.org – Emergency relocation for LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution
- OutRight International: outrightinternational.org – Human rights advocacy
By Region
United States
- Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth)
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
- GLBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
United Kingdom
- Galop: 0800 999 5428 – LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity
- LGBT Foundation: 0345 3 30 30 30
- Switchboard: 0300 330 0630
Europe
- ILGA-Europe: ilga-europe.org – Resources by country
- Your embassy: Always your first call in emergencies abroad
What to Do in an Emergency
- Contact your embassy or consulate immediately
- If arrested, request consular assistance
- Document everything – dates, names, what happened
- Contact international LGBTQ+ organizations
- Don't sign anything you don't understand
Pro tip: Save important numbers offline and share your itinerary with someone you trust before traveling.