Families
ILGA-Europe works towards full recognition and equality of the diversity of families and family relations.
ILGA-Europe's position on LGBT families
ILGA-Europe strives for the elimination of discrimination in law, policies and practices relating to any form of partnership or parenting (including marriage, partnership, reproductive rights, adoption and parental responsibility).
In particular, the elimination of restrictions on the rights and responsibilities of parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Furthermore, the “right to family life" - the right to found a family and for that family to be validated and recognised as a family in law and social policy - must not be dependent on the legal status of marriage or partnership but on the recognition of de facto family links.
Most importantly, the rights of the child are at the core and guiding ILGA-Europe’s demands for recognition of diverse families.
Read all the demands of ILGA-Europe related to LGBT families here.
Recognition of relationships
In this section you find the demands of ILGA-Europe, information on legislation and case-law, public opinion and surveys and external resources on recognition of partnership.
Parenting
In this section you find the demands of ILGA-Europe, information adoption by same-sex partners, legislation and case-law, public opinion and surveys on parenting rights in Europe.
Campaigns and events
Here you can find information about ILGA-Europe campaigns and events on LGBT family issues.
ILGA-Europe publications and resources on LGBTI families
Find publications and resources produced by ILGA-Europe related to LGBTI families here.
Mailing list for LGBTI family issues and news
ILGA-Europe is facilitating and moderating a mailing list for information and about our work, relevant news regarding LGBTI families, case-law, legal progress at national level etc.
