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New UK draft Code of Practice intensifies exclusion of trans people

TGEU, ILGA-Europe, IGLYO, OII Europe, EL*C, Rainbow Cities Network, the European Pride Business Network and the European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups are deeply alarmed […]

Russia labels LGBTI journalist an “extremist” as crackdown expands beyond organisations

Russian authorities continue escalating their crackdown on LGBTI organisations and activists under the “extremist” designation. As of May 2026, nine organisations have been officially designated, […]

Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy

We, the undersigned civil society organisations, welcome the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion through its 2026–2030 […]

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+, […]

Romanian court victory confirms recognition of trans identities across the EU

Romanian court confirms obligation to recognise gender identity registered in another EU member state, following landmark Court of Justice of the European Union ruling. Today, […]

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 […]

Joint Statement: European LGBTI Organisations call on the Portuguese Parliament to reject bills attacking trans and intersex rights

Proposals due to be debated in Portugal on 19 March and voted on 20 March could pave the way for rollbacks to legal gender recognition, […]

Landmark CJEU ruling demands Member States to ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement

Today’s judgment by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) says all member states must provide for legal gender recognition procedures allowing their citizens […]

ILGA-Europe Threat & Opportunity Response Fund

Main information about the Fund Purpose and Scope Across Europe and Central Asia, changes are moving fast, with big setbacks and attacks, as well as […]

Call for Proposals for LGBTI Organisations in Ukraine

Join an online Q&A session on 17 March at 2 pm to 3 pm Brussels time/ 3 pm to 4 pm Kyiv time. Register in […]

The ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice

What’s the vision behind The ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice? The political landscape across Europe continues to rapidly shift. Democratic norms are under pressure, public […]

Council of Europe Assembly backs ban on conversion practices

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a landmark resolution calling on states to ban conversion practices, support survivors and tackle misinformation, […]

Proposed new Civil Code will distance Ukraine from EU Accession

A critical legal development posing a significant threat to the rights and legal security of LGBTI people will jeopardise Ukraine’s chances of EU membership. Brussels, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Call for participants: UNSTOPPABLE: Pride organisers’ summit

Why we are gathering Pride organisers across Europe and Central Asia have been moving mountains for years – and the future calls for this Pride […]

Joint Statement: Landmark CJEU opinion demands legal gender recognition across EU

A new opinion from Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union says all member states must recognise the lived gender of […]