The persistent exclusion and discrimination of LGBTIQ+ people in the workplace undermines the principles of dignity, equality, and decent work. Despite progress in legal protections, many continue to face systemic barriers due to sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or sex characteristics — often compounded by intersecting forms of discrimination such as disability, ethnicity, or health status.

In response and following the 2022 publication of the tool of the International Labour Organization (ILO) “Inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons in the world of work: A learning guide”, the ILO, through the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (GEDI) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), has progressively developed a series of training interventions.

This MOOC aims to foster more inclusive and discrimination-free workplaces through enhanced awareness, knowledge, and practices supporting the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ persons in the world of work.

• Workers' organizations and trade union leaders, with special attention to Global Union Federations, and workers
• Government officials and labour inspectors
• Employers’ Organizations, Employers and HR professionals
• Civil society actors
• Academic and training institutions
• Anyone with an interest in social justice and workplace inclusion

• Increase knowledge and understanding of non-discrimination International Labour Standards
• Strengthen your awareness of LGBTIQ+ issues in employment
• Gain tools to promote inclusion at policy and practice levels
• Join a growing community advocating for dignity and equality at work
• Translate knowledge into institutional action plans and sustained engagement

• Assess your previous knowledge level
• Complete the six modules, based on self-guided content and enriched by real-world examples, videos, and resource libraries
• Pass the final test to get your Certificate of Participation

• This MOOC is self-guided, it has a flexible pace to fit your availability
• It is bilingual – available in English and Spanish
• It is multimedia-rich – featuring videos, Rise modules, case studies, and downloadable resources
• It is practice-oriented – it includes quizzes, reflections, and downloadable tools

MOOC developed by the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (GEDI) of the ILO, the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) and with contributions from ACTRAV, field offices, relevant partners, and ACT/EMP

This free MOOC is available on eCampus, the ITCILO's online learning platform.