Consultant to Develop a Tool to Counter Anti-Gender Discourse in Education

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International LGBTQI Youth & Student Organisation (IGLYO)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 10/09/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
About IGLYO

IGLYO — The International LGBTQI Youth & Student Organisation is the world's largest network dedicated to LGBTQI young people and their rights. They represent the voice of over 135 Member Organisations in more than 40 countries across the European region. IGLYO advances the rights of LGBTQI young people, advocates for their equality and inclusion, empowers their voices, and connects them across borders through international events, capacity-building training, thematic research, advocacy, awareness-raising campaigns, network building, regranting, and intersectional community dialogues. You can learn more about IGLYO at www.iglyo.org.

Scope of Work

The consultant will conduct a European-wide analysis and develop an educational tool aimed at countering anti-gender discourse in education. The scope will include:

  • Mapping the current situation of LGBTQI students in schools, and examining the current presence of anti-gender discourse in educational contexts.
  • Identifying barriers and enablers for inclusion in schools, including policies, institutional practices, training opportunities, safety concerns, availability of resources, alliances with families and communities, and the protection of educators.
  • Analysing relevant European and national policies, legal frameworks, and programmes that address discrimination in education, with particular attention to civic education, media literacy, and human rights-based approaches.
  • Documenting illustrative case studies of both exclusionary practices and successful examples of inclusive responses in schools, highlighting lessons learned and innovative strategies that can be replicated.
  • Assessing community, policy, and grass-roots responses to anti-gender discourse, as well as identifying key gaps, challenges, and opportunities for stronger engagement by civil society, educators, and decision-makers.
  • Evaluating gaps in data and representation, particularly concerning the visibility, participation, and voices of LGBTQI students and young people in educational decision-making processes.
  • Situating findings within the broader societal context, showing how anti-gender narratives are both mirrored in and challenged by schools, and assessing the role of education in shaping public attitudes towards equality and inclusion.


Eligibility criteria

The consultant (or consultancy team) should demonstrate the following:

  • Proven experience in research on LGBTQI rights, discrimination, and social inclusion, particularly desk reviews and secondary data analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of inclusive education policies and anti-gender discourse.
  • Solid understanding of the specific challenges faced by LGBTQI youth in education, particularly trans, non-binary, and intersex students, and the ability to apply an intersectional approach throughout the research.
  • Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis of findings.
  • Strong track record of producing clear, accessible, and well-structured written outputs (e.g. reports, tools, or policy briefs).
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ethical standards, particularly when working with issues of diversity and inclusion
  • Familiarity with European policy frameworks on education, equality, and human rights is an asset.

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