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Ceuta, Two Months On

Torture and inhuman treatment continues while the right to seek asylum is under threat. At least 126 LGBTI people are still in urgent need of […]

Ceuta: fundamental rights cannot be suspended

ILGA-Europe stands with the organisations in Spain, Morocco and across Europe calling on Spain to respect the rights of people arriving in Ceuta , including […]

Statement from ILGA-Europe on the Berlin CSD terrorist attack

We are deeply saddened by the deadly attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations on Saturday, and condemn the violence. Our thoughts are with the […]

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Joint Statement: On increased application of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan

The undersigned organizations express serious concerns over the continued and intensified enforcement of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (hereinafter Article 120) that […]

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 […]

Q & A: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (17 December)

1. What is 17 December and why is it important? 17 December is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. It is a […]

A call for action on gender-based violence across our regions

On 25 November, ILGA-Europe stands with all women, girls and gender-diverse people facing gender-based violence. Across Europe and Central Asia, our communities continue to confront […]

Press Release: New Report Highlights Hidden Homelessness Faced by LGBTI People in Europe

New cross-country findings show how systemic stigma and economic vulnerability push LGBTI people into hidden homelessness and long-term instability. Brussels, 21/11/2025 – A new report […]

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 […]

Joint statement welcoming European court’s ruling against Poland over anti-gay hate crime

The European Court of Human Rights has issued a judgement against Poland for failing to properly investigate and prosecute a homophobic attack against a gay […]

Open letter to EU: Safeguarding Civil Society

A coalition of civil society organisations sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Piotr Serafin expressing concerns about restrictive […]

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 […]

Press release: UK joins Hungary and Georgia With the Biggest Drops on Annual LGBTI Rights Ranking

The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how […]

Statement: ILGA-Europe calls on Italian government to end anti-LGBTI rhetoric and violence

ILGA-Europe stands in solidarity with Italian LGBTI people who continue to face increased hatred and violence and calls on the Italian government to stop feeding […]

How to win the fight against conversion practices in Europe

Activists across Europe are working to end conversion practices, but the insidious and underground methods out there of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation […]

Russia failed to respond adequately to politician’s homophobic verbal assault, European Court finds

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia’s failure to respond adequately to homophobic verbal assault and physical threats by a politician against […]

Seeking justice and dignity for Uzbekistan’s LBQT women

Highlighting the hidden struggles of LBQT women in Uzbekistan amid calls for decriminalisation Trigger warning: This story includes descriptions of torture and violence. As the […]

The Turkish LGBTI+ community resists bans on Pride events again this year, amid increased repression from the Turkish government

Amid increased repression from the government, the Turkish LGBTI+ community courageously and creatively resists bans on Pride events again this year This year’s Pride season […]

The fight against Georgia’s foreign agent law and anti-LGBTI legislation

In the face of rising authoritarianism, Georgia’s civil society and LGBTI community are battling draconian laws inspired by Russia, threatening their democratic rights and freedoms […]

Joint civil society reaction to the adoption of the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence

Today, the Council of the EU officially adopted the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence As 13 civil society organisations1 which […]