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Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTI rights top spot

As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure from east and west, Spain’s top ranking in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map of 49 countries […]

Joint Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists and organisations in Türkiye

The undersigned European and national human rights organisations express deep concern at the December court ruling in Türkiye shutting down LGBTI+ youth organisation, Genç LGBTİ+, […]

Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep

Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly returning, not through explicit bans but through a growing web of “propaganda” laws, […]

Poland: Supreme Administrative Court confirms EU law obligation to recognise same-sex marriages concluded abroad

On 20 March 2026, Poland’s Supreme Administrative Court issued a landmark ruling implementing an earlier CJEU judgment and confirming that the refusal to transcribe same-sex […]

How LGBTI activism is defending democracy

As attacks on democracy and freedom grow across Europe and beyond, LGBTI movements are inherently at the forefront of resistance. Here, ILGA-Europe’s co-chairs, reflect on […]

Statement: On Russia’s designation of ILGA World as an “undesirable” organisation and associated risks

Russia’s designation of ILGA World as an “undesirable” organisation is aimed at isolating civil society and criminalising international solidarity. ILGA-Europe remains committed to supporting the […]

Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI activists and organisations in Turkey

Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe express deep concern at this week’s court ruling in Turkey to shut down the LGBTI youth organisation, Genç LGBTI, noting […]

Statement: Kazakhstan Senate votes to approve anti-LGBTI provisions

ILGA-Europe urges President Tokayev to reject the unconstitutional law and calls for a strong international response ILGA-Europe express grave concern following today’s decision by the […]

PRESS RELEASE: the pressure facing Pride organisers in Hungary

Brussels briefing sheds new light on the pressure facing Pride organisers in Hungary and the stakes for the European Union At a media briefing in […]

The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2025 in Pictures

For four days in Vilnius, our photographer was there to capture every memorable moment of this year’s Annual Conference. Here are the highlights! This October, […]

From Courtrooms to Parliament: Lithuania Faces a Defining Moment for Family Equality

Lithuania is entering a decisive phase in the recognition and protection of diverse families. Following landmark judicial rulings, civil partnership is now firmly on the […]

Our letter to von der Leyen on freedom of assembly in hungary

Last week, on september 23, we sent this letter to President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, alongside Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and […]

Black Sex Worker Collective: dismantling housing injustice, racism and whorephobia

In Germany, new research carried out by Black Sex Worker Collective sheds light on how queer identity, migration status, race and sex work intersect to […]

Enes Hocaoğulları defends free expression as trial highlights crackdown on human rights in Turkey

On 8 September, the courtroom in Ankara was filled to capacity. Representatives from civil society, political parties, and parliamentarians came to observe the trial of […]

Turkey’s war on free expression and the courage of Enes Hocaoğulları

By jailing a youth delegate for speaking at the Council of Europe about police violence, Turkish authorities have shown how far they will go to […]

The ILGA-Europe Turkey Pride Monitor

For three years now, ILGA-Europe has been closely following the escalating repression of LGBTI Pride events in Turkey. Each summer, courageous activists across the country […]

Leading Without Burning Out: Real Talk from LGBTI Movement Leaders

Being a leader in the LGBTI movement means carrying huge emotional weight amid enormous challenges and limited resources. This blog dives into honest conversations from […]

Together in Pride, Together in Protest

Joint Statement by the European Trade Union Confederation and ILGA-Europe The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and ILGA-Europe stand united in defending the rights and […]

Budapest Pride Could Have Been Legal and Safe. The European Commission Chose Otherwise.

By refusing to act, the European Commission enabled the ban and left activists alone to defend fundamental rights. A joint declaration by ILGA-Europe, Forbidden Colours, […]

Pride Ban Must Not Go Ahead as EU Advocate General Confirms Hungary’s ‘Child Protection Law’ Breaches EU Law

In a major development, Advocate General of Europe’s top court has issued an opinion considering Hungary’s anti-LGBTI legislation to be in breach of EU law, […]

Press release: Turkey poised to further roll back LGBTI rights amid ongoing democratic crackdown

As democracy continues to come under attack in Turkey, a draft law moving through parliament threatens to impose harsh criminal measures targeting LGBTI people A […]