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The Frontline: Lessons from Cyprus in Solidarity and Resistance

Cyprus is often framed as a polarised place, but its LGBTI movement is rewriting that story. In this episode of The Frontline, activists from both […]

Rainbow Digest December 2025

Kazakhstan Senate votes to approve anti-LGBTI provisions The Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to approve amendments introducing discriminatory “anti-LGBTI propaganda” restrictions into national legislation. […]

The Frontline: Lessons in people power – The Irish Marriage Referendum, 10 years on

Ten years after Ireland’s landmark marriage equality referendum, this episode of The Frontline offers a powerful and insight rich talk for LGBTI activists, community organisers […]

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 […]

“Our struggles are interconnected”: Migrant justice, resistance, and solidarity

Marking International Migrants Day, we speak with International Women* Space (IWS), a feminist, migrant- and refugee-led organisation in Berlin, about the realities faced by migrant […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reports say police seek charges against Budapest Mayor for organising Pride

Emerging reports deepen concerns over misuse of the Assembly Act and shrinking democratic space in Hungary. ILGA-Europe are deeply concerned by emerging reports that 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 […]

Q&A: Everything you want to know about the recent ruling on recognition of same-sex marriages in the EU

Here is a concise overview of what the new Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruling means for same sex couples moving or living […]

Rainbow Digest November 2025

EU Member States must recognise same-sex marriages from other EU countries The EU Court of Justice has ruled that it is unlawful for Poland to […]

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 […]

We welcome the EU’s Top Court landmark judgment: Member States Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages from Other EU Countries

The EU Court of Justice has ruled that it is unlawful for Poland to refuse to recognise a same-sex marriage concluded by two Polish citizens […]

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 […]

The Power of Data – Addressing LGBTI Homelessness in Europe

ILGA-Europe’s briefing combines research carried out in 2023–2024 by five partner organisations and shows that LGBTI homelessness is widespread, often hidden, and rooted in intersecting […]

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, […]

Rainbow Digest October 2025

The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2025 took place in Vilnius with conversations on connection, resilience, and the future of our movement Alongside our local hosts, Lithuanian […]

Resilience, Resistance, and Renewal: Lessons from activists

As LGBTI movements face political backlash, dwindling funds, and burnout, activists and funders from Europe and Africa at the ILGA-Europe conference reflect on what it […]

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 […]

Political Clarity in Uncertain Times: Facing Forward as a Movement

At the opening panel of the ILGA-Europe Conference, activists and leaders from across Europe explored what it means to stay united, intersectional and hopeful in […]

Joint open letter on new Constitutional amendments adopted in Slovakia

Along with 56 civil society organisations, we have co-signed a joint letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath […]