LGBTQI Inclusive Education Map

The highest possible score for a country is 100, and the lowest is -15. You can expand the different sections below to understand how the score was calculated for each indicator.

Indicator scores

Sexual orientation

Gender identity and expression

Sex characteristics (intersex)

There is no evidence of support systems specifically designed for LGBTQI learners: 0/10 | Direct or indirect support systems are provided by schools or local authorities, but the providers lack training in LGBTQI-related issues: 0/10 | Direct or indirect support systems are provided by schools or local authorities for one ground of discrimination: 5/10 | Two grounds: 7.5/10 | Three grounds: 10/10

There is no national scheme to provide support for LGBTQI learners or their families.

However, some NGOs provide targeted support to LGBTQI young people and some of them receive funding from the state to do so. Civil society has also reported that they are often contacted by supportive teachers and provide information as well as guidance in these cases. Geneva’s Federation of LGBT Associations runs Totem, a group for young LGBTQI people up to the age of 25. Totem provides information to young LGBTQI people, hosts regular meetings, and runs a helpline. Local organisation Transgender Network Switzerland (TGNS) provides regular meetings for trans youth over 13, as well as counseling and information, supports trans youth coming out at school including by offering sensitising lessons, and supports trans pupils as well as students of all ages. The organisation also assists school management, universities and departments of education. NGO Du bist du offers counseling and information for LGBT+ young people.

The Milchjugend is the largest LGBTQI youth organisation in Switzerland, providing spaces for young people to connect, express themselves, and engage in cultural and political discussions. Through events, workshops, and community projects, it fosters a supportive environment that empowers LGBTQI youth and promotes their visibility in Swiss society.

The Agnodice Foundation works with trans, non-binary and questioning children and teens as well as their families, directing them to their network of professionals and accompanying transitions in school.

The LGBTIQ Helpline is a Swiss peer-to-peer advisory service and reporting office for anti-LGBTIQ violence. It serves as the first point of contact for individuals seeking support related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersexuality. Trained queer advisers provide free and confidential support for LGBTIQ people, their families and professionals. Individuals who have experienced or witnessed anti-LGBTIQ violence (Hate Crimes) can report incidents to the helpline, aiding in data collection and advocacy work.

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Grounds of discrimination

Here is the country's score for each ground of discrimination on which we based our observations for 8 of the 10 indicators presented above.

Sexual orientation

Gender identity and expression

Sex characteristics (intersex)

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Country score evolution

2025

47.5

/100

2022

/100

2018

/100

To enable a meaningful comparison of country progress over time, we have retroactively aligned the scoring systems used in the 2018 and 2022 Editions of IGLYO’s LGBTQI Inclusive Education Index with the updated 2025 scoring criteria. While each edition of the research has built on the previous one, reflecting evolving standards and priorities in inclusive education, minor changes to indicators and scoring weights were introduced in 2022 and 2025 to improve clarity, consistency, and comprehensiveness.
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By recalculating the earlier scores according to the 2025 framework, we have tried to ensure comparability across all three editions and provide a more accurate picture of progress, stagnation, or regression in each country’s approach to LGBTQI-inclusive education. For this reason, you might find some scores in the PDF Report & Index 2018 and 2022 differing from those on the Education website for these two years.

Good practices

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47.5

/100

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YEAR

47.5

/100

2022

Europe Average

30.6

/100

European Union Average

41.6

/100