Documenting LGBTQI+ human rights globally
What do our research team do?
ReportOUT researches, monitors, and documents human rights abuses and the development needs of LGBTQI+ people in every region of the world. Our work exposes patterns of violence, discrimination, and exclusion, and turns evidence into action.
Our Human Rights Researchers lead country-specific and thematic projects, working at the intersection of law, policy, lived experience, and international human rights standards. From state-led repression to emerging global trends, our research strengthens advocacy, informs campaigns, and supports accountability.
We actively collaborate with activists, organisations, and movements on the ground. If you are interested in partnering with us on research, visit our Research Partnership page to learn more. All partnerships are guided by capacity, safety considerations, and alignment with ReportOUT’s strategic priorities.
Explore our past and upcoming research below.
Our Call OUT series of country reports - sophisticated indepth Real World qualitiative and quantitative research into LGBTQ+ human rights in individual nation states - is our signature research offer.
While documenting traditional indicators of human rights equality such as the criminal and civil justice systems, we also gain insights into the views of harder to reach communities and the risks they face daily. Usually collaborating with a local LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation, we can offer extensive capabilities in real world intelligence gathering techniques that can inform the case for robust policy reform and assessment of risks for legal and immigration professionals.
We have published recent reports into countries as diverse Belize, Nigeria, Uganda, Mongolia and Morocco.
Our United Nations Research
At ReportOUT, we regularly submit evidence-based research to the United Nations to ensure the lived experiences and rights of LGBTQI+ people are heard at the highest global level.
Our briefings and reports feed into the work of UN human rights mechanisms, including the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and other Special Mandates, to inform international policymakers and strengthen accountability. To date, our team has submitted a number reports to UN bodies and we have seen our work cited in numerous final publications across three UN forums, with every submission successfully registered and considered.
Our UN research tackles critical human rights issues affecting LGBTQI+ communities worldwide, from forced displacement and political exclusion to extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and trafficking, and the lingering impacts of colonialism on queer lives.
Explore our full collection of UN submissions below and read the evidence shaping global human rights debates.
Our Out in the World Map
ReportOUT’s ‘OUT in the World’ interactive map is a dynamic, global resource designed to help people understand LGBTQI+ human rights conditions around the world. Whether you’re a traveller planning a trip, a researcher studying global issues, a refugee entering a new country, or simply someone wanting to learn more about the lived realities of LGBTQI+ communities, this map offers accessible, up-to-date insights.
As a living project, the map is regularly updated with new pins and content linking directly to ReportOUT’s research, podcasts, videos, articles, campaigns, and training resources. Zoom into any country with a map pin to discover curated content, from in-depth country reports and quick fact files to multimedia interviews and educational projects.
How our research informs our educational projects
ReportOUT’s research is the foundation of our educational programmes. The evidence we gather through documenting LGBTQI+ lived experiences, monitoring human rights violations, and development needs, directly shapes our training, workshops, and courses. We translate real-world findings into practical learning tools, ensuring our work is current, evidence-based, and grounded in the realities communities face.