Implementation of these measures set in the Recommendation would result in immense progress for LGBT rights across Europe. But LGBT organisations will need to support, encourage and if necessary, pressurise their authorities to take strong action if the full potential of the Recommendation is to be realised.

There will be an important milestone in 2013 when the Council of Europe will review progress by member states in implementing the Recommendation. However, given the extensive nature of the requirements, it is likely that in a number of member states many years will be needed to complete all the measures.

To help LGBT organisations monitor the progress of their government ILGA-Europe has developed an Implementation Toolkit and Checklist for monitoring. (Русский перевод документа находится ниже)

The Checklist sets out all the actions that national authorities are recommended to take in order to combat sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination. The Toolkit explains the background to the Recommendation, what it means, and proposes steps to be taken by LGBT organisations in monitoring implementation.
ILGA-Europe is also setting up an e-mail list for national level focal points responsible for coordinating the monitoring, so that they can share experiences and find solutions to common problems.

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Click here for the full text of the Recommendation

Find the Explanatory Memorandum of the Recommendation here.

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Инструментарий для реализации

Контрольный список для мониторинга

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For further information and advice please contact Nigel Warner, Advisor for ILGA-Europe on Council of Europe.