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# ILGA-Europe

Safety, equality and freedom for LGBTI people in Europe & Central Asia

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- [Rainbow Digest July 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-july-2026/) - We are deeply saddened by the deadly attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations on 25 July, and condemn the violence in the strongest possible terms. Our thoughts are with the person who lost her life, everyone who was injured, their families and loved ones, and all those who were at CSD and are dealing
- [ILGA-Europe Threat & Opportunity Response Fund](https:/news/ilga-europe-threat-opportunity-response-fund/) - Main information about the Fund The Fund is to resource LGBTI organisations to act quickly and strategically when faced with unforeseen and urgent situations, such as legal, political or other threats or opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until August 1, 2027. Grant amount: Up to 10,000 EUR per grant. Grant duration: Up
- [Statement from ILGA-Europe on the Berlin CSD terrorist attack](https:/press-release/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.
- [UK Government’s Final KCSIE Guidance Fails to Protect Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Children and Young People](https:/news/uk-governments-final-kcsie-guidance-fails-to-protect-trans-non-binary-and-intersex-children-and-young-people/) - Serious concern following the UK Government’s publication of the final 2026 Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which will come into force in England on 1 September 2026.
- [Inventory of relevant SOGIESC case law and pending cases before the ECtHR and CJEU 2025/2026 Update](https:/report/inventory-of-relevant-sogiesc-case-law-and-pending-cases-before-the-ecthr-and-cjeu-2025-2026-update/) - ILGA Europe's annual inventory of SOGIESC case law before the ECtHR and CJEU, tracking new filings and judgments from January 2025 to May 2026.
- [Joint statement of solidarity with Oradea Pride, Romania](https:/news/joint-statement-of-solidarity-with-oradea-pride-romania/) - 125 groups from 30 countries urge Oradea authorities to allow the July 25 Pride March, protecting freedom of assembly and fundamental rights in Romania.
- [Civil society coalition calls on Metsola to address rise in discriminatory rhetoric in the European Parliament](https:/news/civil-society-coalition-calls-on-metsola-to-address-rise-in-discriminatory-rhetoric-in-the-european-parliament/) - A coalition of civil society organisations has today urged European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to act against discriminatory rhetoric in the EP.
- [More European countries recognise non-binary identities, while others are taking steps forward](https:/blog/more-european-countries-recognise-non-binary-identities-while-others-are-taking-steps-forward/) - A number of European countries now recognise non-binary identities and others have taken active steps towards doing so, but legal recognition remains the exception rather than the rule.
- [Press Release: Europe's LGBTI Leaders Call on Brussels to Defend Assembly Rights](https:/press-release/press-release-europes-lgbti-leaders-call-on-brussels-to-defend-assembly-rights/) - As Pride restrictions, violence and funding cuts spread across Europe, ILGA Europe and EPOA call on Brussels to treat threats to Pride as threats to democracy itself. ILGA Europe and the European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA) have today launched Protect Pride. Protect Democracy., a campaign and open letter urging European institutions to recognise restrictions on
- [Rainbow Digest June 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-june-2026/) - Protect Pride. Protect Democracy. ILGA-Europe and the European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA) have launched a joint campaign, showing how attacks on Pride are attacks on everyone’s liberty. Pride is one of the most visible expressions of the freedoms that underpin democratic societies: the freedom to gather, assemble and peacefully protest. Every Pride march is a
- [Treasurer's Report 2024](https:/report/treasurers-report-2024/) - Our 2024 financial year balanced long-term goals with new initiatives, modest budget growth, and continued humanitarian support for Ukraine.
- [Treasurer's Report 2025](https:/report/treasurers-report-2025-2/) - In 2025, unexpected funding cuts led ILGA-Europe to restructure its operations, refine priorities, adjust staffing, and strengthen financial sustainability.
- [Treasurer's Report 2025](https:/report/treasurers-report-2025/) - Our 2024 financial year balanced long-term goals with new initiatives, modest budget growth, and continued humanitarian support for Ukraine.
- [EU's new Return Regulation will significantly affect LGBTI migrants](https:/news/eu-return-regulation-affect-lgbti-migrants/) - The EU’s proposed Return Regulation would expand detention, surveillance and deportation powers, raising serious human rights concerns for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, particularly LGBTI people.
- [Joint Statement: On increased application of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan](https:/news/joint-statement-on-increased-application-of-article-120-of-the-criminal-code-of-uzbekistan/) - The undersigned organizations are concerned by the increased enforcement of Article 120 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code.
- [Rainbow Map 2026](https:/report/rainbow-map-2026/) - Rainbow Map 2026Download Rainbow Index 2026Download According to Deputy Director of ILGA-Europe, Katrin Hugendubel: "Spain's number one ranking is a strong example of what becomes possible when a government makes a deliberate choice to advance equality rather than retreat from it. We see this same spirit in leaders like Zohran Mamdani in New York, who
- [New UK draft Code of Practice intensifies exclusion of trans people](https:/news/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 by the draft Code of Practice under the UK’s Equality Act 2010 that was placed before Parliament on 21 May 2026. Following the decision of the UK Supreme Court in
- [Rainbow Digest May 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-may-2026/) - Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on the Rainbow Map top ranking Published on 12 May, ILGA-Europe’s 18th Rainbow Map, ranking 49 European countries on laws and policies impacting LGBTI people, ends Malta’s ten year reign with Spain taking the top position. Spain’s No’1 ranking is more than a measure of policy progress. At a moment
- [Russia labels LGBTI journalist an "extremist" as crackdown expands beyond organisations](https:/news/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, targeting groups working on community support, advocacy, health, media, and legal assistance. The organisations designated so far include Coming Out, LGBT Resource Centre in Yekaterinburg, Parni+, Moscow Community Centre, Irida,
- [EU Enlargement Review 2026](https:/report/eu-enlargement-review-2026/) - The EU’s enlargement process has leverage and needs to be fully used to support the adoption of important legislation protecting the fundamental rights of LGBTI persons, as well as call out governments which advance laws that run contrary to the EU principles of fundamental rights, democracy and rule of law. LGBTI organisations in the enlargement
- [The Frontline: Turning Crisis into Power](https:/podcast/the-frontline-turning-crisis-into-power/) - Across the world, political and financial challenges are intensifying. For movements working toward justice and equality, the question is no longer just how to survive, but how to grow stronger, sharper, and more effective in the process. That means rethinking how we build participation from the ground up, and how we form alliances that might
- [The Frontline: Defending rights in hostile times](https:/podcast/the-frontline-defending-rights-in-hostile-times/) - Across Europe and beyond, LGBTI people and other marginalised communities are increasingly being targeted in a broader political effort to weaken democratic protections. What we’re witnessing is coordinated, strategic, and growing. In this episode of The Frontline, host Micah Grzywnowicz (Executive Director of IPPF European Network and board member of ILGA-Europe) brings together leading voices
- [Spain breaks Malta's decade-long hold on Europe's LGBTI rights top spot](https:/press-release/spain-breaks-maltas-decade-long-hold-on-europes-lgbti-rights-top-spot/) - ILGA-Europe's 18th annual Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on laws and policies impacting LGBTI people.
- [ILGA-Europe Welcomes European Commission Commitment to End Conversion Practices](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-welcomes-european-commission-commitment-to-end-conversion-practices/) - ILGA-Europe welcomes the European Commission's commitment to a Recommendation on ending conversion practices.
- [Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on socio-economic inequalities experienced by LGBTI people in Europe](https:/report/intersections-2-0-key-findings-on-socio-economic-inequalities-experienced-by-lgbti-people-in-europe/) - In 2023, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) conducted its third LGBTIQ survey, gathering responses from more than 100,000 LGBTIQ people across the 27 EU Member States, as well as Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia. This landmark survey provides one of the most comprehensive datasets to date on the lived experiences of LGBTIQ
- [Rainbow Digest April 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-april-2026/) - Infringement ruling tests whether Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister will put his pro-EU commitments into practice The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark ruling on 21 April, finding that Hungary's 2021 "anti-LGBTI propaganda" law violates the foundational values of the EU. For the first time in the Court's history, judges found
- [Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy](https:/news/joint-civil-society-statement-on-the-draft-ebrd-gender-equality-and-human-capital-strategy/) - Civil society organisations welcome the EBRDs commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion through its Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy.
- [Our submission to the EC 2026 Rule of Law report](https:/report/2026-rule-of-law-report/) - The submission touches upon rule of law issues faced by LGBTI persons, human rights defenders and organisations such as: Barriers in access to justice; Non-implementation of domestic and supranational court judgements; Lack of or inadequate public consultation for preparing laws; Tabling and adoption of anti-LGBTI legislation running contrary to EU law and the ECHR; Funding
- [Infringement ruling tests whether Magyar will Put pro-EU commitments into practice](https:/press-release/infringement-ruling-tests-whether-magyar-will-put-pro-eu-commitments-into-practice/) - The CJEU has ruled Hungary's anti-LGBT law unlawfully violates EU treaties in a historic first, but new leader Péter Magyar must now take a clear stance on repeal to prove his pro-EU credentials.
- [Joint Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists and organisations in Türkiye](https:/news/joint-statement-alarming-escalation-in-repression-of-lgbti-activists-and-organisations-in-turkey/) - The undersigned European and national human rights organisations express deep concern at the December court ruling in Turkey.
- [Rainbow Digest March 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-march-2026/) - EU member states must ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement On 12 March, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled that all member states must provide for legal gender recognition (LGR) procedures allowing their citizens who have exercised their right to move and reside freely in another member state to
- [Romanian court victory confirms recognition of trans identities across the EU](https:/news/romanian-court-victory-confirms-trans-recognition-across-the-eu/) - Romanian court ruling confirms trans people’s right to have gender recognition decisions from other EU countries legally recognised.
- [Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep](https:/blog/criminalisation-of-lgbti-people-returns-to-europes-doorstep/) - Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly returning.
- [Poland: Supreme Administrative Court confirms EU law obligation to recognise same-sex marriages concluded abroad](https:/news/poland-supreme-administrative-court-confirms-eu-law-obligation-to-recognise-same-sex-marriages-concluded-abroad/) - Poland’s Supreme Administrative Court ruled that refusing to transcribe same-sex marriages concluded abroad is incompatible with EU law.
- [Joint Statement: European LGBTI Organisations call on the Portuguese Parliament to reject bills attacking trans and intersex rights](https:/news/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 and bodily autonomy.
- [Your voice shapes LGBTI funding data. ILGA-Europe helps turn it into power.](https:/questions-answers/your-voice-shapes-lgbti-funding-data-ilga-europe-helps-turn-it-into-power/) - From 28 January, we are inviting LGBTI organisations and groups to take part in a global survey on LGBTI movement funding needs and realities. This is a collective opportunity for us to build credible, movement-led evidence on LGBTI funding in our region. As part of the LGBTI Pathways initiative, ILGA-Europe is supporting this work as
- [Hungary assembly act timeline](https:/blog/hungary-assembly-act-timeline/) - Track Hungary's evolving restrictions on freedom of assembly and LGBTI rights. Learn about the 2025 law, EU legal action, and ongoing challenges to civil liberties
- [The ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice](https:/news/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 discourse is increasingly polarised, political and civil rights are under attack, and racialised, migrant and LGBTI communities are often placed at the centre of divisive narratives, state- and law-enforcement repression,
- [Landmark CJEU ruling demands Member States to ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement](https:/news/landmark-cjeu-ruling-demands-member-states-ensure-legal-gender-recognition-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 who have exercised their right to move and reside freely in another member state to obtain identity documents matching their lived gender. Today, the CJEU delivered its ruling in the
- [Call for Proposals for LGBTI Organisations in Ukraine](https:/news/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 advance to attend at this link. The session will be conducted in English and is only open to LGBTI organisations from Ukraine. Apply by: 12 April 2026, 23:59 Brussels time
- [Rainbow Digest February 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-february-2026/) - Annual Review 2026 reports a sharp escalation over the past year: tactics once used selectively against LGBTI people have consolidated into broader authoritarian governance. Yet there are signs of resistance and some countries reversing trends. Over the past decade, ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review has tracked governments adopting the playbook of restrictive measures first tested against LGBTI
- [Annual Review 2026](https:/report/annual-review-2026/) - The 15th edition of our Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia.
- [Europe Reaches New Low as LGBTI People Face Renewed Criminalisation](https:/press-release/europe-reaches-new-low-as-lgbti-people-face-renewed-criminalisation/) - From Pride bans in the EU to prosecutions under “propaganda” and “extremism” laws.
- [Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on Conversion Practices in Europe](https:/report/intersections-2-0-conversion-practices-in-europe/) - For the first time, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) included questions on conversion practices in its 2023 LGBTIQ III Survey. The survey gathered responses from more than 100,000 LGBTIQ people across the 27 EU Member States, as well as Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia, offering unprecedented insight into the prevalence and nature
- [Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on LGBTIQ Health in Europe](https:/report/intersections-2-0-key-findings-on-lgbtiq-health-in-europe/) - In 2023, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) conducted its third LGBTIQ survey, gathering responses from more than 100,000 LGBTIQ people across the 27 EU Member States, as well as Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia. This landmark survey provides one of the most comprehensive datasets to date on the lived experiences of LGBTIQ
- [Rainbow Digest January 2026](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-january-2026/) - Council of Europe Assembly adopts resolution to end conversion practices Yesterday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution “For a ban on conversion practices”, which outlines the critical actions States should take to end conversion practices in the region. The rapporteur for the Assembly, Kate Osbourne, UK Labour, faced enormous pressure
- [Council of Europe Assembly backs ban on conversion practices](https:/news/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.
- [How LGBTI activism is defending democracy](https:/blog/how-lgbti-activism-is-defending-democracy/) - Co-chairs on democracy and freedom across Europe and beyond.
- [Proposed new Civil Code will distance Ukraine from EU Accession](https:/news/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.
- [Statement: On Russia’s designation of ILGA World as an "undesirable" organisation and associated risks](https:/news/statement-on-russias-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.
- [Rainbow Digest December 2025](https:/newsletter/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. If enacted, these provisions would undermine fundamental rights guaranteed under Kazakhstan’s Constitution, particularly the principle of equality and non-discrimination, by directly targeting and stigmatising LGBTI people and anyone perceived to
- [The Frontline: Lessons from Cyprus in Solidarity and Resistance](https:/podcast/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 sides of the green line that divides Cyprus, talk about how they’re challenging division, confronting rising hate, and reclaiming their space through protest, dialogue, and community care. Recorded at ILGA-Europe’s
- [The Frontline: Lessons in people power - The Irish Marriage Referendum, 10 years on](https:/podcast/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 and anyone working for social change in this time of rising authoritarianism. Ailbhe Smyth, cofounder of the 2015 Marriage Equality campaign and a central figure in Ireland’s feminist and LGBTI
- [Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI activists and organisations in Turkey](https:/news/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 LGBT.
- [“Our struggles are interconnected”: Migrant justice, resistance, and solidarity](https:/blog/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 women, the violence embedded in asylum systems, and why LGBTI solidarity must be rooted in anti-racism and collective resistance. International Women* Space (IWS), are a feminist, migrant- and refugee-led political
- [Statement: Kazakhstan Senate votes to approve anti-LGBTI provisions](https:/news/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
- [Q & A: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (17 December)](https:/blog/q-a-international-day-to-end-violence-against-sex-workers-17-december/) - 17 December is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.
- [Reports say police seek charges against Budapest Mayor for organising Pride](https:/press-release/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 Hungarian police have recommended pressing charges against Gergely Karácsony, the Mayor of Budapest, in connection with this year’s Pride march. This news comes just one day after ILGA-Europe briefed journalists
- [PRESS RELEASE: the pressure facing Pride organisers in Hungary](https:/press-release/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.
- [Q&A: Everything you want to know about the recent ruling on recognition of same-sex marriages in the EU](https:/blog/qa-everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-recent-ruling-on-recognition-of-same-sex-marriages-in-the-eu/) - Learn how the CJEU ruling requires all EU countries to recognise same-sex marriages from other EU states, protecting family and free movement rights.
- [Press Release: New Report Highlights Hidden Homelessness Faced by LGBTI People in Europe](https:/press-release/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.
- [Rainbow Digest November 2025](https:/newsletter/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 refuse to recognise a same-sex marriage concluded by two Polish citizens in Germany. This case marks a significant step towards the protection of same-sex couples across the EU, notably in
- [We welcome the EU’s Top Court landmark judgment: Member States Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages from Other EU Countries](https:/news/we-welcome-the-eus-top-court-landmark-judgment-member-states-must-recognise-same-sex-marriages-from-other-eu-countries/) - CJEU issued a judgment, stating that Member States have an obligation under EU law to recognise a same-sex marriage concluded in another Member State.
- [A call for action on gender-based violence across our regions](https:/blog/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.
- [The Power of Data - Addressing LGBTI Homelessness in Europe](https:/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 forms of discrimination, including family rejection, occupation- and race-based stigma, institutional neglect and minority stress. The report documents country-level patterns (including barriers for Black LGBTI sex workers in Germany, the
- [The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2025 in Pictures](https:/blog/the-ilga-europe-annual-conference-2024-in-pictures-2/) - For four days in Vilnius, our photographer was there to capture every memorable moment of this year’s Annual Conference. Here are the highlights!
- [Political Clarity in Uncertain Times: Facing Forward as a Movement ](https:/blog/political-clarity-in-uncertain-times-facing-forward-as-a-movement/) - Activists at ILGA-Europe’s opening panel explore solidarity, intersectionality and hope in resisting authoritarianism across Europe.
- [Rainbow Digest October 2025](https:/newsletter/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 Gay League and Tolerant Youth Association, we brought activists and allies from across Europe and Central Asia together for a much needed gathering of our movement as we discussed, worked
- [Resilience, Resistance, and Renewal: Lessons from activists](https:/blog/resilience-resistance-and-renewal-lessons-from-activists/) - Global LGBTI activists and funders share lessons on resilience, solidarity, and hope amid backlash and shrinking support worldwide.
- [From Courtrooms to Parliament: Lithuania Faces a Defining Moment for Family Equality](https:/press-release/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.
- [Joint open letter on new Constitutional amendments adopted in Slovakia](https:/news/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 calling for strong and urgent action against Slovakia’s recently adopted constitutional amendments. To: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of
- [EU publishes new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy, but is it fit for purpose?](https:/press-release/eu-publishes-new-lgbtiq-equality-strategy-but-is-it-fit-for-purpose/) - The second EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy for 2026-2030 was published today, but as Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation welcomes it, the question remains: is this strategy anywhere close to responding to the realities facing LGBTI people across Europe today? Brussels, 08 October, 2025 – ILGA-Europe, Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission’s
- [The Democracy Lab: LGBTI movements enhancing democracy](https:/news/the-democracy-lab/) - Purpose and scope The Democracy Lab is a new ILGA-Europe programme aimed at supporting LGBTI organisations working to protect democracy, for prominent participation of LGBTI organisations in the wider pro-democracy movement and discourse, and at building knowledge and skills in our movement to be strategic and impactful in this work. The last few years have
- [Watershed Moment as Council of Europe Sets First Standard Protecting Intersex Rights](https:/press-release/watershed-moment-as-council-of-europe-sets-first-standard-protecting-intersex-rights/) - The Council of Europe adopts a landmark Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons, setting a new gold standard for intersex human rights across Europe.
- [Rainbow Digest September 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-september-2025/) - Freedom of assembly on the line in Hungary with new Pride ban On 5 September, authorities in Pécs, Hungary, invoked Section 13/A of the Assembly Act to prohibit the Pride march. Organisers are determined to go ahead on 4 October. Unlike Budapest Pride, Pécs Pride has no local support, putting organisers and participants at serious
- [Our letter to von der Leyen on freedom of assembly in hungary](https:/news/our-letter-to-von-der-leyen-on-freedom-of-assembly-in-hungary/) - ILGA-Europe urges the European Commission to act against Hungary's bans on Pécs Pride, highlighting ongoing violations of the fundamental rights and rule of law
- [Call for participants: UNSTOPPABLE: Pride organisers’ summit](https:/news/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 power more than ever. At a time of rising authoritarianism and shrinking civic space, along with fragmentation and polarisation of communities, movements and societies, Prides are at once vulnerable and
- [Black Sex Worker Collective: dismantling housing injustice, racism and whorephobia](https:/blog/black-sex-worker-collective-dismantling-housing-injustice-racism-and-whorephobia/) - New research by Black Sex Worker Collective sheds light on how queer identity, migration status, race and sex work impact homelessness.
- [Enes Hocaoğulları defends free expression as trial highlights crackdown on human rights in Turkey](https:/blog/enes-hocaogullari-defends-free-expression-as-trial-highlights-crackdown-on-human-rights-in-turkey/) - Representatives from civil society, political parties, and parliamentarians came to observe the trial of Enes Hocaoğulları.
- [Joint Statement: Landmark CJEU opinion demands legal gender recognition across EU](https:/news/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 their citizens.
- [Joint statement: Kazakhstan must withdraw its plans to adopt anti-LGBTI laws and uphold its human rights commitments](https:/news/joint-statement-kazakhstan-must-withdraw-its-plans-to-adopt-anti-lgbti-laws-and-uphold-its-human-rights-commitments/) - We, the undersigned human rights organisations, express deep concern over recent developments in Kazakhstan.
- [Rainbow Digest August 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-august-2025/) - Turkey’s war on free expression and the courage of Enes Hocaoğulları Enes Hocaoğulları, 23, a youth delegate to the Council of Europe, was arrested at Ankara airport on August 5. Turkish authorities say he “spread misleading information” and “incited public hatred” after he spoke in Strasbourg about police violence and the arrest of elected mayors
- [La Bassa Mar, a rural refuge of queer racialised power](https:/blog/la-bassa-mar-a-rural-refuge-of-queer-racialised-power/) - In the Catalonian countryside, a trans-led sanctuary is centering community, healing, and sustainability as acts of resistance.
- [Turkey’s war on free expression and the courage of Enes Hocaoğulları](https:/blog/turkeys-war-on-free-expression-and-the-courage-of-enes-hocaogullari/) - By jailing Enes Hocaoğulları, a youth delegate for speaking in Strasbourg about police violence, Turkish authorities have shown how far they will go to punish dissent.
- [French Court orders end to mandatory gender titles on train tickets](https:/news/french-court-orders-end-to-mandatory-gender-titles-on-train-tickets/) - French court rules SNCF must stop forcing passengers to choose “Mr” or “Ms” when booking tickets, citing GDPR. A key win for data privacy and gender inclusion.
- [No borders, just beats: Temple Of’s sonic rebellion](https:/blog/no-borders-just-beats-temple-ofs-sonic-rebellion/) - Built by queer immigrants reclaiming joy and cultural memory, Temple Of is a collective transforming resistance into celebration through sound and care.
- [The ILGA-Europe Turkey Pride Monitor](https:/blog/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. Visit our live monitor to find out more.
- [EU Commission reverses course on anti-discrimination directive](https:/news/eu-commission-reverses-course-on-anti-discrimination-directive/) - The European Commission has revived its draft Equal Treatment Directive after public outcry and a 33,000-signature petition.
- [Joint statement as EU Commission boosts funding to strengthen rights, equality, and democracy](https:/news/joint-statement-as-eu-commission-boosts-funding-to-strengthen-rights-equality-and-democracy/) - Civil society organisations welcome the European Commission’s proposal to more than double the CERV+ budget within the new seven-year EU financial framework.
- [Leading Without Burning Out: Real Talk from LGBTI Movement Leaders](https:/blog/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.
- [Joint statement welcoming European court’s ruling against Poland over anti-gay hate crime](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-european-courts-ruling-against-poland-over-anti-gay-hate-crime/) - ECHR has issued a judgement against Poland for failing to properly investigate and prosecute a homophobic attack against a gay couple.
- [Europe, you need to catch up on providing inclusive services for non‑binary people](https:/blog/europe-you-need-to-catch-up-on-providing-inclusive-services-for-non‑binary-people/) - Some countries are starting to legally recognise non‑binary people, but most of Europe still fails to reflect that reality in the services we all use.
- [Semenya v. Switzerland: Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights Judgment](https:/news/semenya-v-switzerland-grand-chamber-of-the-european-court-of-human-rights-judgment/) - In a pivotal judgment, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled in the case of Semenya v. Switzerland.
- [Joint letter: Businesses must resist pushback against DEIA policies](https:/news/joint-letter-businesses-must-resist-pushback-against-deia-policies/) - 8 equality organisations sent letters to the European Commission and to business leaders to resist pushback against inclusion in employment.
- [The Frontline: The power of radical self-care](https:/podcast/the-frontline-the-power-of-radical-self-care/) - In spaces where urgency often overshadows wellbeing, self-care can feel like an afterthought, or even a sign of burnout. But what if radical self-care is one of the most powerful tools we have for long-term change? In this special episode of The Frontline, we explore the transformative potential of radical self-care, especially those navigating the
- [Rainbow Map 2025](https:/report/rainbow-map-2025/) - Rainbow Map 2025Download Rainbow Index 2025Download 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 rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. They are merely the most striking examples of
- [UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity](https:/news/un-renews-crucial-human-rights-expert-mandate-on-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/) - The Human Rights Council has renewed the mandate of the only human rights expert within the United Nations system to address LGBT and gender diverse persons.
- [Open letter to EU: Safeguarding Civil Society](https:/news/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
- [Rainbow Digest June 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-june-2025/) - 200 thousand people took the streets in Budapest to assert the right to freedom of assembly, making it the largest march for civil rights in the history of Orbán’s regime. Last February, in his annual address, Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán suggested that the organisers of Budapest Pride shouldn’t put much effort into planning this
- [Breaking down the Come Out 4 Europe campaign](https:/campaign/come-out-4-europe/) - In the lead-up to the 2024 European Elections, we launched a campaign to gather signatures from candidates pledging to protect and advance LGBTI human rights.
- [Rainbow Digest May 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-may-2025/) - Rainbow Map highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections Hungary has dropped seven places to 37th on ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map with the first Pride ban in the European Union, closely followed by the United Kingdom dropping six places to 22nd after a Supreme Court ruling in
- [Together in Pride, Together in Protest](https:/news/together-in-pride-together-in-protest/) - Joint Statement by the European Trade Union Confederation and ILGA-Europe
- [Budapest Pride Could Have Been Legal and Safe. The European Commission Chose Otherwise.](https:/news/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, Reclaim EU, EL*C and OII-Europe In March 2025, the Hungarian parliament adopted a law explicitly banning Pride events — a direct attack on the freedom of assembly and expression. A
- [“Healing in motion”: How one LGBTI mental-health organisation is reclaiming self-care](https:/blog/healing-in-motion-how-one-lgbti-mental-health-organisation-is-reclaiming-self-care/) - Rainbow Mind’s radical self-care programme invites queer people of colour to reclaim their joy as a political, creative, and collective act.
- [Joint letter: Urgent European Commission action needed to defend the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Assembly in Hungary](https:/news/joint-letter-urgent-european-commission-action-needed-to-defend-the-fundamental-right-tofreedom-of-assembly-in-hungary/) - The following letter was sent to President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, Commissioner Michael McGrath, and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib of the European Commission by a coalition of LGBTI and human rights organisations. Dear President, dear Executive Vice-President, dear Commissioners, In an attack on the EU fundamental rights of freedom of peaceful assembly
- [Against the odds: progress for LGBTI rights in Europe](https:/blog/against-the-odds-progress-for-lgbti-rights-in-europe/) - While setbacks have dominated the headlines from this year’s Rainbow Map of LGBTI rights in Europe, a quieter story of resilience and progress is unfolding.
- [Not Just Pride in Hungary: More from this year’s Rainbow Map](https:/blog/not-just-pride-in-hungary-more-from-this-years-rainbow-map/) - The hidden regressions in LGBTI rights across Europe from ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Map 2025. A deep dive into Italy, Slovakia, and Bulgaria's quiet but alarming shifts
- [European Court rules Czech Republic violated trans rights with forced sterilisation](https:/press-release/european-court-rules-the-czech-republic-violated-trans-rights-with-forced-sterilisation/) - In a pivotal judgment delivered today, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has found that the Czech Republic violates the rights of trans people by requiring forced sterilisation as a legal requirement for legal gender recognition. T.H., a non-binary person, has spent over a decade seeking legal gender recognition and a change of personal
- [EU member states unite against Hungary’s anti-LGBTI propaganda law at infringement hearing](https:/news/eu-member-states-unite-against-hungarys-anti-lgbti-propaganda-law-at-infringement-hearing/) - Yesterday, the European Commission was joined by 16 Member States and the European Parliament in a hearing at the court of Justice of the European Union on whether Hungary’s anti-LGBTI Propaganda Act is a violation of EU law. On November 19, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held a hearing in the
- [Pride Ban Must Not Go Ahead as EU Advocate General Confirms Hungary’s ‘Child Protection Law’ Breaches EU Law](https:/press-release/pride-ban-must-not-go-ahead-as-eu-advocate-general-confirms-hungarys-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.
- [Real stories of social entrepreneurship in action](https:/video/real-stories-of-social-entrepreneurship-in-action/) - We’re excited to share the recordings from our recent online session on social entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with practical tools to explore on your own journey towards creating social impact. Hear from an inspiring changemaker who transformed seedling ideas into impactful social enterprise: Ivan Dimov – Founder and Executive Director of the Single Step
- [Press release: Turkey poised to further roll back LGBTI rights amid ongoing democratic crackdown](https:/press-release/press-release-turkey-poised-to-further-roll-back-lgbti-rights-amid-ongoing-democratic-crackdown/) - A draft law is moving through parliament that will introduce draconian criminal provisions against LGBTI people in Turkey.
- [EU Enlargement Review 2025](https:/report/eu-enlargement-review-2025/) - ILGA-Europe and ERA launched our joint LGBTI Enlargement Review assessing gaps in legislation and policy for the human rights of LGBTI people in the enlargement countries, and identifying priorities for EU membership. The review will feed into the European Commission’s annual Enlargement Progress reports for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia,
- [The healing power of gathering for queer Africans in Austria](https:/blog/the-healing-power-of-gathering-for-queer-africans-in-austria/) - A conversation with Afro Rainbow Austria on why shared physical spaces are essential for healing, connection, and collective strength.
- [What the CJEU AG’s Opinion in the infringement case against Hungary means for LGBTI equality in the EU](https:/news/what-the-cjeu-ags-opinion-in-the-infringement-case-against-hungary-means-for-lgbti-equality-in-the-eu/) - The CJEU Advocate General has just delivered her Opinion in the Commission v Hungary “EU values” infringement case (C-769/22) – a major CJEU case on Hungary’s discriminatory 2021 anti-LGBTI law. What are the legal implications for the EU's action on human rights? And what might it mean for other Member States? Join us for our
- [The Power of Data: Bringing to light research on LGBTI homelessness in Europe](https:/news/the-power-of-data-bringing-to-light-research-on-lgbti-homelessness-in-europe/) - At this online event, five LGBTI groups who will present robust research on LGBTI homelessness carried out in their local contexts.
- [Joint Statement welcoming European Court ruling that Russia’s trans parent's foster-care termination violates family rights](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-european-court-ruling-that-russias-trans-parents-foster-care-termination-violates-family-rights/) - In a judgement published yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights found that Russia violated the right to private and family life of a trans man and his two foster children by terminating the foster care agreement on grounds of the man’s transition. TGEU, ILGA-Europe, and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, on behalf of
- [Joint Statement: CJEU to rule on landmark case regarding ban on legal gender recognition in Bulgaria](https:/news/joint-statement-cjeu-to-rule-on-landmark-case-regarding-ban-on-legal-gender-recognition-in-bulgaria/) - The CJEU hears the landmark Shipov case on Bulgaria’s ban on legal gender recognition. Joint statement by Bilitis, Deystvie, ILGA-Europe, TGEU, Bulgaria Helsinki Committe
- [Annual Review 2025](https:/report/annual-review-2025/) - The 14th edition of our Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia.
- [The Frontline: Rainbow Map Red Alert](https:/podcast/the-frontline-rainbow-map-red-alert/) - Published on May 14, the annual ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map shows the worst combined drops in rankings for LGBTI rights in Europe since the map was first published. Hungary has plunged seven spots to 37th place, following the European Union’s first-ever Pride ban. Organisers have been criminalised, and authorities have been granted sweeping powers, including the
- [Banning Pride is a fundamental threat to democracy: Why the EU cannot look away from Hungary](https:/blog/banning-pride-is-a-fundamental-threat-to-democracy-why-the-eu-cannot-look-away-from-hungary/) - Hungary has become the first EU country to effectively ban a Pride march.
- [Press release: UK joins Hungary and Georgia With the Biggest Drops on Annual LGBTI Rights Ranking](https:/press-release/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 2025 Rainbow Map is coming up on 14 May](https:/video/the-2025-rainbow-map-is-coming-up-on-14-may/) - Who’s leading? Who’s falling behind? And most importantly, where do we go from here? Join us as we break down the wins, the setbacks, and why it matters for our communities. Don’t miss the reveal!
- [Pride as a force of collective power](https:/blog/pride-as-a-force-of-collective-power/) - Pride des Banlieues is reclaiming Pride as a space of radical resistance, collective care, and strength in solidarity.
- [Communications support group: messaging Session](https:/news/communications-support-group-messaging-session/) - Join ILGA-Europe’s session on 28 May 2025 to explore how framing and language shape impactful communications. Practical tips and peer support await!
- [Essential digital safety skills for LGBTI movement in 2025](https:/news/essential-digital-safety-skills-for-lgbti-movement-in-2025/) - Версия на русском ниже Building on last year’s successful security learning series, we’re excited to introduce a new, hands-on programme designed specifically for LGBTI activists, in association with our partner organisation: AccessNow, and trainer Oleg Serov. As online threats evolve, so must our strategies to stay safe. In our new learning sessions, we’re offering actionable
- [Online learning session for LGBTI activists: Effective messaging in times of crisis](https:/video/online-learning-session-for-lgbti-activists-effective-messaging-in-times-of-crisis-2/) - During the session, we explored how to frame messages that build a connection using real examples of organisations that have responded thoughtfully and strategically to crises. We also discussed how to adapt communications to meet the evolving needs of communities, while at the same time staying aligned with a long-term vision. Check this session out
- [3 out, proud and visible lesbians defying anti-LGBTI climates](https:/blog/3-out-proud-and-visible-lesbians-defying-anti-lgbti-climates/) - This Lesbian Visibility Day, we meet three activists in Europe and Central Asia who are out, proud and fighting the good fight.
- [ILGA-Europe’s Communications Support Group](https:/news/ilga-europes-communications-support-group/) - This group is a semi-facilitated space—not a lecture or formal training. (If you're looking for structured learning, check out our Skills Boost sessions.) Here, you’re encouraged to ask questions, share your opinions and experiences, experiment with ideas, and most importantly, enjoy the process! Of course, you’re welcome to simply listen in, but we hope you’ll
- [The real life consequences of the EU’s equality u-turn](https:/blog/the-real-life-consequences-of-the-eus-equality-u-turn/) - Seventeen years ago, the EU promised to protect people from discrimination in everyday life, not just at work. Now, that promise is being rolled back.
- [UN and EU condemn growing crackdown on LGBTI rights and human rights defenders in Belarus.](https:/news/un-and-eu-condemn-growing-crackdown-on-lgbti-rights-and-human-rights-defenders-in-belarus/) - The United Nations and European Union have raised the alarm over the escalating repression targeting LGBTI people in Belarus.
- [CJEU Advocate General: Member States Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages from Other EU Countries](https:/news/cjeu-advocate-general-member-states-must-recognise-same-sex-marriages-from-other-eu-countries/) - An opinion from the EU Court of Justice’s Advocate General states that Member States must recognise same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries.
- [Why the threat to scrap a long-delayed EU Directive threatens LGBTI Roma rights](https:/blog/why-the-threat-to-scrap-a-long-delayed-eu-directive-threatens-lgbti-roma-rights/) - As the EU considers cancelling a crucial anti-discrimination measure, LGBTI Roma are vulnerable to even greater marginalisation.
- [Call for project proposals: Working with racialised LGBTI communities towards justice (2025-2026)](https:/news/no-one-left-behind-racialised-lgbti-communities-2025-2026/) - Why we launch this call In 2023, ILGA-Europe launched a new programme focused on work done by and for racialised LGBTI communities. In 2024, we had the second iteration of this programme. With this third cycle in 2025, ILGA-Europe continues its commitment to providing funds and support for this part of LGBTI movement that addresses
- [New Call for Applications for Projects Working with Racialised LGBTI Communities](https:/news/no-one-left-behind/) - Why we are launching this programme Currently, the LGBTI movement across Europe operates in an increasingly hostile environment that directly affects the lives of LGBTI communities and the work of activists. This environment is marked by anti-rights opposition, anti-democratic developments, rising unemployment, economic crises, ongoing and brewing geo-political conflicts, deepening structural inequalities, fear-mongering, mounting transphobic,
- [Call for project proposals: Addressing LGBTI homelessness in the EU](https:/news/no-one-left-behind-lgbti-homelessness/) - Why we are launching this programme In 2020, the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) released a survey that estimates that one in five members of the LGBTI community in the EU experience homelessness, rising to one in three for trans people and nearly 40% for intersex people. Lack of institutional support, social rejection and identity-related family
- [Call for project proposals working with racialised LGBTI communities](https:/news/no-one-left-behind-racialised-lgbti-communities/) - Why we launch this call Last year, ILGA-Europe launched a new programme focused on work done by and for racialised LGBTI communities. With this call, ILGA-Europe continues its commitment to providing funds and support for this part of LGBTI movement that addresses intersectional impacts of injustice, racialisation, racism and supremacy, and specific harms affecting the
- [Rainbow Digest March 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-march-2025/) - The far-reaching consequences of Hungary’s Pride ban Hungary’s new law banning Pride marches across the country, fast-tracked through Parliament in just one day, with no consultation or debate, marks a significant erosion of freedom of assembly and human rights in the EU. The government’s actions have sparked widespread protests. After the adoption of the law,
- [Solidarity in action: How racialised LGBTI activists are leading the way](https:/blog/solidarity-in-action-how-racialised-lgbti-activists-are-leading-the-way/) - Across Europe, racialised LGBTI activists are redefining solidarity, not as a token gesture, but as a lifeline, a political act, and a practice of care.
- [Strategic offline communications & community-building for LGBTI groups](https:/news/strategic-offline-communications-community-building-for-lgbti-groups/) - In today's world, so many things happen online: support-groups, meetings, conferences, even community festivals. But does that mean offline engagement is obsolete and no longer helpful? At this session, we will learn why Ljubljana Pride Association (Slovenia) and Women’s Initiatives Supporting Group (Georgia) decided to focus on offline communications and community building, and what they
- [Petition to safeguard the EU Directive on anti-discrimination](https:/campaign/petition-to-safeguard-the-eu-directive-on-anti-discrimination/) - In a move that has raised significant concerns among human rights organisations, the European Commission has announced it plans to withdraw the proposed Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive, a legislative measure aimed at strengthening anti-discrimination protections across the European Union. How the Directive should protect your rights This directive represents a commitment to combat discrimination in
- [Joint input for the European Democracy Shield](https:/news/joint-input-for-the-european-democracy-shield/) - ILGA-Europe has joined a statement from civil society organisations in support of the European Democracy Shield. Coordinated by the European Partnership for Democracy, the statement was signed by 50 organisations dedicated to supporting democracy. As organisations working to support and develop democracy, we welcome the European Commission’s initiative to create a European Democracy Shield as
- [Freedom to Protest Is Under Attack - Why It Matters for Everyone](https:/blog/freedom-to-protest-is-under-attack-why-it-matters-for-everyone/) - When states suppress public protests, they don’t just target activists, they erode the rights of all citizens.
- [Inventory of relevant SOGIESC case law and pending cases before the ECtHR and CJEU 2025](https:/report/inventory-of-relevant-sogiesc-case-law-and-pending-cases-before-the-ecthr-and-cjeu-2025/) - In order to focus our strategic litigation efforts across Europe to fully protect and advance LGBTI rights, with this inventory ILGA-Europe wants to support members and partners across the region to identify trends and gaps in protection at the European level, which can commonly be tackled through litigation. The inventory can further strengthen cooperation and
- [Hungary’s Parliament Passes Law Banning Pride](https:/news/hungarys-parliament-passes-law-banning-pride/) - In an attack on freedom of assembly, Hungary’s Parliament has passed a controversial law criminalising Pride marches.
- [Inventory of relevant SOGIESC case law and pending cases before the ECtHR and CJEU 2024](https:/report/inventory-of-relevant-sogiesc-case-law-and-pending-cases-before-the-ecthr-and-cjeu/) - In order to focus our strategic litigation efforts across Europe to fully protect and advance LGBTI rights, with this inventory ILGA-Europe wants to support members and partners across the region to identify trends and gaps in protection at the European level, which can commonly be tackled through litigation. The inventory can further strengthen cooperation and
- [Treasurer's report 2023](https:/report/treasurers-report-2023/) - The projections for the financial year 2023 assumed a significant growth of the budget, new programmes and areas of engagement, return to regular operations without pandemic-related interruptions, and continued engagement on humanitarian and other support for Ukraine. Like in previous years, the work was a delicate balancing act of ensuring our long-term plans are implemented
- [Rainbow Map 2024](https:/report/rainbow-map-2024/) - Rainbow Map 2024Download Rainbow Index 2024Download Published on May 15 by Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe, the 16th annual Rainbow Map, which ranks 49 European countries on legislative developments in the arena of LGBTI human rights, shows that while authoritarian leaders across Europe continue to use the scapegoating of LGBTI people to divide and mobilise their
- [Joint statement welcoming EU’s top court judgment to correct a trans man’s gender identity data in national registry](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-eus-top-court-judgment-to-correct-applicants-gender-identity-data-in-national-registry/) - Today, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) issued a judgment in the case of Deldits (C-247/23).
- [Statement: Orbán’s threat to ban LGBTI Pride marks a dangerous step toward silencing dissent](https:/news/statement-orbans-threat-to-ban-lgbti-pride-marks-a-dangerous-step-toward-silencing-dissent/) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s threat to ban the 2025 Budapest Pride march has sparked outrage, with concerns over restrictions linked to the country’s anti-LGBTI law.
- [Rainbow Digest February 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-february-2025/) - New era of coordinated attacks on foundations of fundamental rights, our new report finds Released on 18 February, ILGA-Europe’s ‘Annual Review of the Human Right Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia’ warns of a new era in which rising anti-LGBTI legislation threatens fundamental rights. Governments are fueling anti-LGBTI sentiment to push laws
- [Rainbow Digest January 2025](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-january-2025/) - Activists demand action as anti-LGBTI violence surges in Italy Over the past month Italy has seen a surge in anti-LGBTI violence—from brutal hate-motivated attacks to threatening messages defacing an LGBTI centre. In response, thousands have taken to the streets of Rome and Milan, demanding urgent government action. But openly anti-LGBTI rhetoric from Italy’s leaders, alongside
- [Retreat from development aid continues as more governments  announce funding cuts](https:/news/retreat-from-development-aid-continues-as-more-governments-announce-funding-cuts/) - Joint statement by ILGA World, Pan Africa ILGA, ILGA Asia, ILGA-Europe, ILGA-NAC, ILGA Oceania, ILGALAC
- [ILGA-Europe Statement: Turkey is detaining LGBTI+ activists and journalists, and targeting basic rights](https:/news/ilga-europe-statement-turkey-is-detaining-lgbti-activists-and-journalists-and-targeting-basic-rights/) - The Turkish government has intensified its repression of LGBTI+ human rights defenders, detaining activists and introducing draconian laws.
- [From 9 Activists to a Worldwide LGBTI Movement](https:/blog/from-9-activists-to-a-worldwide-lgbti-movement/) - A newly released archive of over 2,000 photographs charts a journey to an international LGBTI movement.
- [European court rules teacher’s dismissal over gay blog violated free speech](https:/news/european-court-rules-teachers-dismissal-over-gay-blog-violated-free-speech/) - The ECHR rendered a judgement in a case where the Polish authorities fired a school teacher for writing on a blog for adult gay men.
- [Statement: ILGA-Europe Condemns Escalating Repression of Civil Society in Kazakhstan](https:/news/statement-ilga-europe-condemns-escalating-repression-of-civil-society-in-kazakhstan/) - Call for Immediate Release of Detained Activists and an End to Arbitrary Persecution
- [How BIPOC queer activists are using artivism as resistance](https:/blog/how-bipoc-queer-activists-are-using-artivism-as-resistance/) - Art has always been a powerful tool of resistance, allowing the oppressed to share their truths and experiences.
- [New Era of Coordinated Attacks on Foundations of Fundamental Rights, European Report Finds](https:/press-release/new-era-of-coordinated-attacks-on-foundations-of-fundamental-rights-european-report-finds/) - A major report published today identifies how LGBTI people are being weaponized to erode the foundations of freedom and democracy across Europe.
- [Social entrepreneurship – What it is and how to start?](https:/news/social-entrepreneurship-what-it-is-and-how-to-start/) - We’ll start with two inspiring speakers from two different organisations. Each will share their journey in launching and managing social enterprises, including the challenges they faced, key milestones they achieved, and the skills and resources that made it all possible. Afterward, you’ll have the chance to dive deeper in discussions with the speaker whose experience
- [A Call for Urgent Action Against Rising Anti-LGBTI Hate](https:/blog/a-call-for-urgent-action-against-rising-anti-lgbti-hate/) - At the launch of our 2025 Annual Review, ILGA-Europe’s Advocacy Director, Katrin Hugendubel delivered a stark warning about the growing wave of anti-LGBTI hate, misinformation, and legislative attacks across the region. As governments weaponise discrimination to undermine democracy, she called for urgent political action to protect fundamental rights and freedoms. In today’s blog we share
- [Equality betrayed: Commission unilaterally gives up on anti-discrimination law](https:/news/equality-betrayed-commission-unilaterally-gives-up-on-anti-discrimination-law/) - European Civil Society condemns the European Commission’s announcement to withdraw the proposed Directive on anti-discrimination.
- [Joint statement welcoming judgement on Russia’s failure to protect the privacy of personal data](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-judgement-on-russias-failure-to-protect-the-privacy-of-personal-data/) - ILGA-Europe and the AIRE Centre welcome the judgement from the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Bazhenov and others v. Russia
- [A new voice for the bi+ movement?](https:/blog/a-new-voice-for-the-bi-movement/) - A far-reaching new survey into bi+ groups in Europe shows glaring gapsand points the way forward.
- [Our submission to the EC 2025 Rule of Law report](https:/report/2025-rule-of-law-report/) - After a year of elections across the EU, threats to democracy and the rule of law are growing both in Europe and globally. Our submission highlights more clearly than ever the connection between these threats and the instrumentalisation of LGBTI people. Disinformation, hate speech, and discriminatory political discourse have surged in many countries, directly impacting
- [Meeting the realities faced by racialised LGBTI asylum seekers](https:/blog/breaking-isolation-lessons-from-refugee-led-support-for-racialised-lgbti-asylum-seekers/) - This blog focuses on the work of Break Isolation Group and their strategies in working with LGBTI asylum seekers in Germany.
- [The Frontline: Protesting Italy’s surge in anti-LGBTI violence](https:/podcast/the-frontline-protesting-italys-surge-in-anti-lgbti-violence/) - Over the past month, Italy has seen a wave of LGBTI-phobic violence. There have been no less than four hate-motivated attacks in the last four weeks, while hate messages have appeared on the doors of the Cassero LGBTQIA+ centre in Bologna. The attacks have prompted large protests in both Rome and Milan, demanding the government
- [The Frontline: United in a Divided World](https:/podcast/the-frontline-united-in-a-divided-world/) - How do we stay united in a polarised world? In this episode of our podcast we discover strategies and stories from LGBTI activists working to strengthen unity
- [Statement: ILGA-Europe calls on Italian government to end anti-LGBTI rhetoric and violence](https:/news/statement-ilga-europe-calls-on-italian-government-to-end-anti-lgbti-rhetoric-and-violence/) - ILGA-Europe stands in solidarity with Italian LGBTI people who face increased violence and calls on the Italian government to stop feeding a growing divide.
- [The challenges and triumphs for the LGBTI movement in 2025](https:/blog/the-challenges-and-triumphs-for-the-lgbti-movement-in-2025/) - ILGA-Europe's Executive Director Chaber shares insights into the movement's direction, priorities, and how we can collectively move forward.
- [Treasurer’s Report 2022](https:/report/treasurers-report-2022/) - While the projections for the financial year 2022 assumed a steady growth of the budget, new programmes, and a slow but steady turn to regular post-pandemic operations, ILGA-Europe did not anticipate that Russia would launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As a result, the work became a delicate balancing act, one which we had been
- [A strategic shift in our social media presence](https:/news/a-strategic-shift-in-our-social-media-presence/) - After a thorough review, we have made the decision to discontinue posting to our X account with immediate effect. As an organisation dedicated to supporting LGBTI activist organisations in Europe and Central Asia, and advocating on behalf of the LGBTI movement, at ILGA-Europe we value the role social media can play in cultivating connection, raising
- [The Frontline: Beyond Cancel Culture](https:/podcast/beyond-cancel-culture/) - Within the LGBTI movement, how has cancel culture influenced our work and relationships—and how can we move beyond it while staying true to our values? Sabah Choudrey’s inspiring talk at the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in Bucharest last October unpacks this pressing question. Drawing from Adrienne Maree Brown’s transformative book, ‘We Will Not Cancel Us: And
- [Joint statement welcoming CJEU judgment to halt unlawful gender title collection](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-cjeu-judgment-to-halt-unlawful-gender-title-collection/) - The CJEU has judged that it is unlawful for France’s national railway company to force passengers to choose between ‘Mr’ and ‘Ms’ when purchasing train tickets.
- [Joint statement on today’s long-awaited judgment from the European Court of Human Rights on violations of LGBTI human rights in Armenia](https:/news/joint-statement-on-todays-long-awaited-judgment-from-the-european-court-of-human-rights-on-violations-of-lgbti-human-rights-in-armenia/) - We celebrate the judgement of the ECHR in the case of Minasyan and Others v. Armenia, upholding the rights of victims of transphobic hate speech.
- [Our work with activists to help build strong communications strategies](https:/blog/our-work-with-activists-to-help-build-strong-communications-strategies/) - Over the past three years at ILGA-Europe we have been running online Skills Boost sessions for activists who want to improve their communications skills.
- [Rainbow Digest December 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-december-2024/) - Lithuanian Court declares anti-LGBTI law unconstitutional In a significant decision on 18 December, Lithuania’s Constitutional Court ruled that a 15-year long ban on public depictions of LGBTI families should be repealed. According to Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director at ILGA-Europe: “This landmark ruling marks a significant step towards ensuring that the rights of LGBTI people are
- [Lithuanian Court Declares anti-LGBTI law unconstitutional](https:/news/lithuanian-court-declares-anti-lgbti-law-unconstitutional/) - In a significant decision yesterday, Lithuania’s Constitutional Court ruled that a 15-year ban on public depictions of LGBTI families should be repealed.
- [How to win the fight against conversion practices in Europe](https:/blog/how-to-win-the-fight-against-conversion-practices-in-europe/) - Activists across Europe are working to end conversion practices.
- [Joint statement on the decision to ban puberty blockers for trans youth in the UK](https:/news/joint-statement-on-the-decision-to-ban-puberty-blockers-for-trans-youth-in-the-uk/) - The recent decision to indefinitely ban the private prescription of puberty blockers for trans youth in the UK marks a profoundly troubling development in the ongoing struggle for the rights of trans people and access to necessary, life-saving and evidence-based healthcare. In the UK, where no form of trans-specific healthcare is currently available for minors
- [Russia failed to respond adequately to politician’s homophobic verbal assault, European Court finds](https:/news/russia-failed-to-respond-adequately-to-politicians-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 again.
- [LGBTI rights are human rights](https:/blog/lgbti-rights-are-human-rights/) - On Human Rights Day we reflect on struggles and milestones for the European and Central Asian LGBTI movement in 2024.
- [New regulations pose greater risks to trans people in Turkey](https:/news/new-regulations-pose-greater-risks-to-trans-people-in-turkey/) - New changes from the Turkish authorities to the accessibility of hormones for trans people further threaten health and lives
- [Rainbow Digest November 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2024/) - EU member states unite against Hungary’s anti-LGBTI propaganda law at infringement hearing On November 19, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held a hearing in the infringement proceedings against Hungary, initiated by the European Commission over anti-LGBTI legislation introduced in 2021. The European Commission argued that the Hungarian state had seriously and
- [Latvia failed to protect human rights of victim of a homophobic attack, european Court finds](https:/news/latvia-failed-to-protect-victim-of-a-homophobic-attack-european-court-finds/) - The European Court of Human rights has made a judgement in a case where the Latvian authorities declined to prosecute an anti-LGBTI attack as a hate-motivated offence Earlier this month, in the case of Hanovs v. Latvia taken by the victim of a homophobic assault, the European Court found a violation of Article 3 of the European
- [The Frontline: TikTok and the Political Earthquake in Romania](https:/podcast/the-frontline-tiktok-and-the-political-earthquake-in-romania/) - Just under two weeks ago in the first round of Romania’s Presidential election, nobody saw the victory of far-right, Russia-leaning Calin Georgescu, who was barely on the radar of the polls. Then, last Sunday, in Romania’s parliamentary elections saw mainstream parties gaining enough seats in parliament to form a government, although the far right has
- [Top European Court holds hearing on Polish refusal to recognise same-sex marriage certificate](https:/news/top-european-court-holds-hearing-on-polish-refusal-to-recognise-same-sex-marriage-certificate/) - Case could establish critical precedent for the freedom of movement of same-sex couples within the EU.
- [World Aids Day 2024: Making a world where HIV is history](https:/blog/world-aids-day-2024-making-a-world-where-hiv-is-history/) - Although it seems a long way off, HIV activists believe that consigning HIV and AIDS to history is an achievable goal. This World AIDS Day, we explore how that goal might become a reality. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the fight against HIV, honour those we’ve lost,
- [Skills Boost: Useful communications strategies for LGBTI groups: Take it to the next level](https:/video/skills-boost-useful-communications-strategies-for-lgbti-groups-take-it-to-the-next-level-2/) - At this session, Simona Mursec from Ljubljana Pride (Slovenia) shared the experience of developing several separate communications strategies for different areas of work and updating them. We covered: Does an organisation need more than one comms strategy, and what to do if the answer is yes? How did Ljubljana Pride approach this challenge, and what
- [Skills boost: Effective fundraising campaigns in times of crisis](https:/video/skills-boost-effective-fundraising-campaigns-in-times-of-crisis-2/) - LGBTI organisations face a lack of resources, particularly funding that can be used for flexible needs. One of the ways to tackle this is to start (or to boost) your own fundraising campaign. At this Skills Boost session, ILGA-Europe’s Partnerships Manager, Anna Shepherd provided some tips and advice on where to start, and walked participants
- [Skills Boost: Data visualisation for LGBTI communication](https:/video/skills-boost-data-visualisation-for-lgbti-communication-2/) - In today’s visually-driven world, communicating with images is more important than ever. That’s why LGBTI activists are seeking ways to transform complex figures and dry data into visual representations that tell a captivating story. To support them in their mission, in May 2023, we hosted a Skills Boost session focused on data visualisation. We covered:
- [Skills Boost: Media interview practice](https:/video/skills-boost-media-interview-practice-2/) - Are you nervous about how to get your message across in TV interviews, or even whether you should accept the interview in the first place? On September 5, 2023, we held a Skills Boost session specifically designed for LGBTI activists to prepare for and be more confident in their media appearances. This beginner-friendly session focuses
- [Skills Boost: How to avoid instrumentalisation and communicate without playing into polarisation?](https:/video/skills-boost-how-to-avoid-instrumentalisation-and-communicate-without-playing-into-polarisation/) - All over Europe and Central Asia, LGBTI people are used by different political players to gain power. Our opponents create and feed harmful and dangerous narratives about us and our struggles. Is it possible to communicate with our target audiences without playing their rules and not feeding into their narratives? To explore this topic, we
- [Skills Boost: Useful communications strategies for LGBTI activists](https:/video/skills-boost-useful-communications-strategies-for-lgbti-activists-2/) - We covered: What is a communications strategy? (and how is it different from ‘strategic communications’?) What is the point of it? What is the minimum that any communications strategy should cover, and what is the menu of options if one wants to be a bit more ambitious? Hearing from two LGBTI organisations who have gone
- [Skills Boost: Get the most from digital ads](https:/video/skills-boost-get-the-most-from-digital-ads-2/) - Digital consultant Jean O’Brien who specialises in nonprofits and activism covered: Various channels for paid digital ads – what are their strengths and weaknesses and how to decide where to go. Focus on Meta ads (Facebook & Instagram): how they work, and how to get the best out of them. The best low-budget campaigns. What
- [Seeking justice and dignity for Uzbekistan’s LBQT women](https:/blog/seeking-justice-and-dignity-for-uzbekistans-lbqt-women/) - Highlighting the hidden struggles of LBQT women in Uzbekistan amid calls for decriminalisation
- [Effective campaigns in support of LGBTI rights: How to avoid instrumentalisation and communicate without playing into polarisation?](https:/news/effective-campaigns-in-support-of-lgbti-rights-how-to-avoid-instrumentalisation-and-communicate-without-playing-into-polarisation/) - All over Europe and Central Asia, LGBTI people are used by different political payers to gain the power. Our opponents create and feed harmful and dangerous narratives about us and our struggles. Is it possible to communicate with our target audiences without playing their rules and not feeding into their narratives? Join this online session
- [The Frontline: LGBTI activism: Courage to seek new strategies](https:/podcast/the-frontline-lgbti-activism-courage-to-seek-new-strategies/) - This summer in Bulgaria, as two new anti-LGBTI laws were fast-tracked in advance of forthcoming elections, a cross movement effort came together to try and stop it. With rising levels of backlash and political scapegoating, how do LGBTI organisations relate to the greater struggle for democracy, freedom and equality? How do we avoid playing into
- [Online learning session for LGBTI activists: Effective messaging in times of crisis](https:/news/online-learning-session-for-lgbti-activists-effective-messaging-in-times-of-crisis/) - When a small LGBTI organisation faces sudden public scrutiny, knowing how to craft messages that unite rather than divide is crucial. In this vital online session for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia, we’ll explore how to frame messages that build a connection using real examples of organisations that have responded thoughtfully and strategically
- [Skills boost: Effective fundraising campaigns in times of crisis](https:/news/skills-boost-effective-fundraising-campaigns-in-times-of-crisis/) - All over the world, LGBTI organisations face a lack of resources, particularly funding that can be used for flexible needs. One of the ways to tackle this issue is to start (or to boost) your own fundraising campaign. At our new Skills Boost, ILGA-Europe’s Partnerships Manager, Anna Shepherd will provide some tips and advice on
- [Skills Boost: Data visualisation for LGBTI communication](https:/news/skills-boost-data-visualisation-for-lgbti-communication/) - First session This will be a beginner-friendly 60-minute session focusing on creating simple graphics using data from the freshly launched ILGA-Europe 2023 Rainbow Map and Index. You will: Get inspiration from other data visualisations and designers on LGBTI issues Be introduced to the new 2023 Rainbow Map & Index and how to find a story
- [Skills Boost: Media interview practice](https:/news/skills-boost-media-interview-practice/) - Register here to join us at 12:00 noon CEST, Tuesday 5 September for a Skills Boost session specifically designed for LGBTI activists to prepare for and be more confident in your media appearances. The session will be beginner-friendly and focus on TV interviews (although most of the learning will be suitable for other public spokesperson
- [Skills Boost: Useful communications strategies for LGBTI activists](https:/news/skills-boost-useful-communications-strategies-for-lgbti-activists/) - Register here to join us at 12:00 CEST (noon), Wednesday 3 April for a Skills Boost session designed for LGBTI activists who want your organisational communications to get a bit more strategic. The session will last 90 minutes. We will cover: What is a communications strategy? (and how is it different from ‘strategic communications’?) What
- [Skills Boost: Get the most from digital ads](https:/news/skills-boost-get-the-most-from-digital-ads/) - Join us on June 12 and June 26 for our Skills Boost sessions designed for LGBTI activists who want to learn more about digital ads and how to use them more strategically. We have invited a digital marketing expert who specialises in nonprofits and activism, to cover: Various channels for paid digital ads - what
- [Skills Boost: Useful communications strategies for LGBTI groups: Take it to the next level](https:/news/skills-boost-useful-communications-strategies-for-lgbti-groups-take-it-to-the-next-level/) - Register here to join us at 12:00 CEST (noon), Wednesday 25 September for a 60-minute Skills Boost session designed for LGBTI activists who want to go deeper into communications strategies. At this session, you will learn about the experience of Ljubljana Pride (Slovenia), who developed comms strategies for every area of their work. We will
- [Call for participants: The Power of Data: Collecting and using data to tackle LGBTI homelessness](https:/news/call-for-participants-the-power-of-data-collecting-and-using-data-to-tackle-lgbti-homelessness/) - The training is organised by ILGA-Europe and delivered by dedicated researchers from Analysis Group. It will take place in Brussels on 28 & 29 March 2025, with arrival on 27 March and departure on 30 March. We know that data is key in the work on LGBTI homelessness. We need it to inform and support
- [Statement following the hearing of the EU Commissioner-designate for Crisis Preparedness, Prevention and Equality](https:/news/statement-following-the-hearing-of-the-eu-commissioner-designate-for-crisis-preparedness-prevention-and-equality/) - At the EU Commissioner confirmation hearings, Commissioner-designate Hadja Lahbib voiced a strong commitment towards advancing the rights of vulnerable groups.
- [Answering the call to courage: What happened at the 2024 ILGA-Europe Conference](https:/blog/answering-the-call-to-courage-what-happened-at-the-2024-ilga-europe-conference/) - At this year’s Annual Conference, we had three dedicated activist reporters reflecting on sessions and the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia.
- [The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2024 in Pictures](https:/blog/the-ilga-europe-annual-conference-2024-in-pictures/) - For four days in Bucharest, our photographer was there to capture every memorable moment of this year’s Annual Conference. Here are the highlights!
- [Rainbow Digest October 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-october-2024/) - Groundbreaking judgement from the EU Court of Justice On 4 October, the CJEU ruled that the refusal of an EU member state to recognise changes of forename and gender marker acquired in another member state is contrary to the rights of EU citizens. “This judgement will have an immensely positive impact, increasing legal protection for
- [Rainbow Digest June 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-june-2024/) - Remarkable and resilient Prides across Europe Today, on the eve of EuroPride in Thessaloniki, we are highlighting a number of significant Pride events on the continent, and one clear message shines through: LGBTI people are persisting in asserting their right to assemble and freely express themselves, thereby firmly establishing their presence in society. Kyiv Pride,
- [Rainbow Digest September 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-september-2024/) - Draconian anti-LGBTI legislative package in Georgia will have far-reaching negative impacts On 17 September, the Georgian Parliament passed a legislative package, which aims to ban information about LGBTI people in various public spheres and directly curtails the rights and freedoms of LGBTI people in Georgia, impacting the population of Georgia as well as foreign residents.
- [The ILGA-Europe conference, the largest LGBTI conference in Europe and Central Asia, meets in Bucharest this weekend](https:/press-release/the-ilga-europe-conference-the-largest-lgbti-conference-in-europe-and-central-asia-meets-in-bucharest-this-weekend/) - The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference, the largest LGBTI conference of its kind in Europe, has brought over 400 LGBTI activists to Bucharest.
- [State of Play: SOGIESC protections in the Council of Europe region](https:/report/a-complex-picture-of-progress/) - The 2024 civil society comprehensive review of the implementation of the CoE Committee of Ministers Recommendation (2010)5 on measures to combat discrimination.The Council of Europe (COE) is currently conducting its 3rd review of the implementation of the Committee of Ministers Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)5, which outlines measures to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In response to this process, ILGA-Europe has prepared a regional report in collaboration with IGLYO, along with input from 27 member
- [ACCEPT – Strength in solidarity and a call for change](https:/blog/accept-strength-in-solidarity-and-a-call-for-change/) - The Romanian LGBTI organisation, ACCEPT plays an important role in co-hosting the ILGA-Europe conference this year.
- [Joint statement: Kazakhstan risks further affiliating with Russia after MP requested to ban a leading LGBTI human rights group as "extremist".](https:/news/kazakhstan-risks-further-affiliating-with-russia-after-mp-requested-to-ban-a-leading-lgbti-human-rights-group-as-extremist/) - Initiative of a Member of Parliament of Kazakhstan to designate as "extremist" and ban an LGBTI civil society organisation, violates human rights obligations.
- [Meet our Annual Conference hosts: MozaiQ – The courage to grow the movement in Romania](https:/blog/meet-our-annual-conference-hosts-mozaiq-the-courage-to-grow-the-movement-in-romania/) - As the ILGA-Europe annual conference in Bucharest approaches, we turn our focus to one of the local co-hosts, MozaiQ.
- [Safety and rights for lesbians in Europe](https:/blog/safety-and-rights-for-lesbians-in-europe/) - On International Lesbian Day, we highlight the recent report by the CoE, emphasising the need for targeted policies to protect lesbians from discrimination.
- [Joint statement: EU Court of Justice strengthens trans rights by calling for the automatic recognition in birth certificates](https:/news/joint-statement-eu-court-of-justice-strengthens-trans-rights-by-calling-for-the-automatic-recognition-in-birth-certificates/) - ACCEPT, TGEU and ILGA-Europe welcome today’s decision of the Court of Justice of the EU.
- [Annual Conference logo launch: The Power of Curaj](https:/blog/annual-conference-logo-launch-the-power-of-curaj/) - Learn about the courage captured in our branding for this year’s ILGA-Europe conference
- [Call for participants: Meeting on national-level actions to end conversion practices](https:/news/call-for-participants-meeting-on-national-level-actions-to-end-conversion-practices/) - On 6 December 2024, ILGA-Europe will host a one-day in-person meeting in Brussels, Belgium, for up to 20 activists to talk about strategies and lessons learned regarding banning conversion practices. An increasing number of countries in Europe and Central Asia have adopted or are in the process of developing bans on conversion practices. As of
- [25 years of bi+ visibility and the rise of the Bi+ Equal umbrella](https:/blog/25-years-of-bi-visibility-and-the-rise-of-the-bi-equal-umbrella/) - As we celebrate 25 years of Bi+Visibility Day, today’s blog is all about a newly organised initiative that’s gaining momentum in Europe.
- [Joint statement: Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland’s failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-european-court-judgement-on-polands-failure-to-protect-same-sex-couples-married-abroad/) - ECHR has found that Poland breached the right to respect for the family life of two same-sex Polish couples married abroad by not recognising their relationships.
- [Boost your communications and campaigning skills with our free, easy-access sessions for LGBTI activists](https:/blog/boost-your-communications-and-campaigning-skills-with-our-free-easy-access-sessions-for-lgbti-activists/) - In the ever-evolving landscape of LGBTI activism, staying ahead with the right tools and strategies is essential.
- [Statement: The President of Georgia must not sign “On Family Values and the Protection of Minors” legislative package into law](https:/news/statement-the-president-of-georgia-must-not-sign-on-family-values-and-the-protection-of-minors-legislative-package-into-law/) - ILGA-Europe call on President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili not to sign into law an anti-LGBTI package that will have far-reaching negative impacts on lives and human rights, and on Georgian society as a whole
- [Joint statement: Trans children and young people in schools deserve safety and understanding](https:/news/trans-children-and-young-people-in-schools-deserve-safety-and-understanding/) - This statement was drafted by IGLYO with input from UK inclusive education experts and Members, and was endorsed by ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe (TGEU). We condemn the UK Statutory Guidance for Schools & Colleges and their failure to include trans and non-binary students in an affirming, supportive way. Returning to school in September should be
- [Joint statement: EU Court of Justice Advocate General calls on Hungary to correct trans refugee’s gender marker in national registries](https:/news/joint-statement-eu-court-of-justice-advocate-general-calls-on-hungary-to-correct-trans-refugees-gender-marker-in-national-registries/) - Háttér Society, ILGA-Europe and TGEU welcome an opinion from the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
- [Creative ways allies supported us in Pride 2024](https:/blog/creative-ways-allies-supported-us-in-pride-2024/) - Some of the most innovative and impactful initiatives by our allies that have stepped up to support the LGBTI community this Pride season.
- [Rainbow Digest August 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-august-2024/) - Bulgaria adopts a fast-tracked law banning the portrayal of LGBTI identities ILGA-Europe have condemned a fast-tracked law banning the portrayal of LGBTI identities in Bulgarian educational institutions, warning that it is an attack on children’s rights and a distraction to secure votes for far-right and Russia-aligned parties in forthcoming elections. On 7 August, the Parliament
- [European LGBTI activists demand changes from the Polish authorities | ILGA-Europe](https:/news/european-lgbti-activists-demand-changes-from-the-polish-authorities-ilga-europe/) - Statement signed by participants at ILGA-Europe's 2017 Annual Conference in Warsaw.
- [Bring on 2018 - reaction to German Constitutional Court decision on gender markers](https:/news/bring-on-2018-reaction-to-german-constitutional-court-decision-on-gender-markers-2/) - The German Constitutional Court decision is ground-breaking.
- [Ban on LGBTI events in Ankara must be overturned](https:/news/ban-on-lgbti-events-in-ankara-must-be-overturned/) - The ban on events organised by LGBTI organisations, as announced by the Ankara Governor’s Office last weekend (18-19 November 2017), is disturbing and a clear b ...
- [Freedom of movement for all families? Same-sex couple ask EU court for recognition](https:/news/freedom-of-movement-for-all-families-same-sex-couple-ask-eu-court-for-recognition/) - Will married couple Adrian Coman and Clai Hamilton be recognised as a family and have the right to move to Romania together?
- [Congratulations to Austria - court overturns barriers to equal marriage](https:/news/congratulations-to-austria-court-overturns-barriers-to-equal-marriage/) - This morning, a judgment from Austria’s Constitutional Court has opened up the option of equal marriage to same-sex couples.
- [EU migration: time for an ambitious human rights-based agenda](https:/news/eu-migration-time-for-an-ambitious-human-rights-based-agenda/) - Joint statement from over 30 NGOs - including ILGA-Europe - calling on EU member states to introduce a migration policy that respects rights and dignity of all ...
- [Interview with Denitsa Lyubenova: Bulgaria's LGBTI crisis and what the international community can do to help](https:/blog/interview-with-denitsa-ivanova-bulgarias-lgbti-crisis-and-what-the-international-community-can-do-to-help/) - Amidst growing oppression, Bulgarian activists rally for LGBTI rights and call for European solidarity.
- [Strengthening security for LGBTI activism](https:/news/strengthening-security-for-lgbti-activism/) - In the work of activism, facing organised opposition and unexpected security challenges is increasingly common. To support you, we’re offering a series of webinars this July, designed to empower LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia in effectively navigating security challenges, enhance security knowledge and reduce concerns. Join us for these three foundational webinars, starting
- [How did Finland and Greece end up in the same place on the Rainbow Map?](https:/blog/how-did-finland-and-greece-end-up-in-the-same-place-on-the-rainbow-map/) - Greece and Finland are sharing sixth place on ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, and that tells us a lot about how LGBTI rights are changing across Europe.
- [Digital advertising for LGBTI activists: What we learned at the latest ILGA-Europe Skills Boost](https:/blog/digital-advertising-for-lgbti-activists-what-we-learned-at-the-latest-ilga-europe-skills-boost/) - Our latest Skill Boost all about maximising the potential of digital advertising.
- [Bulgaria passes anti-LGBTI propaganda law](https:/press-release/bulgaria-passes-anti-lgbti-propaganda-law/) - ILGA-Europe have condemned a fast-tracked law banning the portrayal of LGBTI identities in Bulgarian educational institutions, warning that it is an attack on children’s rights and a distraction to secure votes for far-right and Russia-aligned parties in forthcoming elections. Today the Bulgarian Parliament voted with almost a full majority to adopt an anti-LGBT propaganda law which
- [Joint statement on Italian Constitutional Court ruling on non-binary & trans persons’ rights](https:/news/joint-statement-on-italian-constitutional-court-ruling-on-non-binary-trans-persons-rights/) - ILGA-Europe and TGEU welcome a judgement of the Italian Constitutional Court finding that non-binary peoples’ rights are protected under the Italian Constitution In a judgment published last week, the Italian Constitutional Court found that non-binary peoples'’ rights are protected under the principles of social identity, equality of citizens and the right to health as guaranteed
- [Rainbow Digest July 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-july-2024/) - The Turkish LGBTI+ community resists bans on Pride events This year’s Pride season in Turkey saw continued bans on LGBTI+ themed events, as well as police repression, as the government continues to disregard the fundamental right to freedom of assembly and expression for LGBTI+ people. LGBTI+ activists across the country stepped up their tactics to
- [The Frontline Podcast: Changing Leadership, Changing Times](https:/podcast/the-frontline-podcast-changing-leadership-changing-times/) - In the almost 14 years since Evelyne Paradis became the Executive Director of ILGA-Europe it has grown to become the largest umbrella organisation for LGBTI activism in Europe and Central Asia, playing a key and essential role in resourcing and fostering the LGBTI movement, and influencing political systems towards ever greater consideration of LGBTI people’s
- [The Frontline: Navigating Team Wellbeing](https:/podcast/the-frontline-navigating-team-wellbeing/) - Joining us to discuss the ins and outs organisational wellbeing us are three expert guests who bring diverse perspectives and deep experience in the field: Nino Kharchilava from WISG, Georgia, who will share her insights on wholistic security and care management; Suranee Abesurya, the Executive Director of Rainbow Mind, UK, bringing the perspective of clinical
- [LGBTI activism in the new far-right era](https:/blog/lgbti-activism-in-the-new-far-right-era/) - Activists in the Balkans, Greece, Italy and Poland talk about the shared challenges across Europe as the far-right continues to gain ground.
- [JOINT STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ITALY](https:/news/joint-statement-on-human-rights-violations-in-italy/) - Today, November 20, we celebrate UN World Children’s Day, and feel compelled to draw attention to the recent developments in Italy where some children no longer have their parents recognised. Earlier this year, Italy’s Minister of Interior of Meloni’s government announced that registrars should no longer register the children of same-sex couples. The government’s intimidation
- [Open letter from ILGA-Europe and Italian LGBTI civil society on the occasion of the PES Election Congress in Rome](https:/news/open-letter-from-ilga-europe-and-italian-lgbti-civil-society-on-the-occasion-of-the-pes-election-congress-in-rome/) - On Saturday 2 March, the Party of European Socialists is gathering in Rome for their Election Congress ahead of the June 2024 EU elections to discuss their priorities for the campaign and for the future of the EU. We are grateful that the Party has chosen Rome as the location of this important gathering, as
- [The Turkish LGBTI+ community resists bans on Pride events again this year, amid increased repression from the Turkish government](https:/blog/the-turkish-lgbti-community-resists-bans-on-pride-events-again-this-year-amid-increased-repression-from-the-turkish-government/) - Pride season in Turkey saw continued bans on LGBTI+ themed events, as well as police repression, marking Turkey’s disregard for the fundamental right to freedom.
- [Joint Statement: Human rights groups regret outcome of European Court ruling on France’s criminalisation policies in relation to sex work](https:/news/joint-statement-human-rights-groups-regret-outcome-of-european-court-ruling-on-frances-criminalisation-policies-in-relation-to-sex-work/) - On 25 July, the ECtHR ruled in M.A. and Others v. France that there has been no violation of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
- [Who was at the ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser?](https:/blog/who-was-at-the-ilga-europe-equality-fundraiser/) - A night of celebration and solidarity brought together a diverse array of supporters committed to advancing LGBTI human rights
- [Joint statement: Paving the way for an equality-centred policy cycle](https:/news/joint-statement-paving-the-way-for-an-equality-centred-policy-cycle/) - Along with 140 civil society organisations across the EU, we are calling on EU leaders to include equality & non-discrimination as central priorities in the EU work programme for the next five years. The European Union was founded on the principles of equality and non-discrimination. Yet too many people continue to face discrimination and inequality
- [Trans woman should have been allowed access to hormone therapy in prison, says European Court](https:/news/trans-woman-should-have-been-allowed-access-to-hormone-therapy-in-prison-says-european-court/) - The European Court of Human Rights has found that Poland violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, protecting the right to private and family life, when a trans woman was denied access to hormone therapy in prison On July 11, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) passed judgement in a case concerning
- [What European countries might soon start recognising non-binary people?](https:/blog/what-european-countries-might-soon-start-recognising-non-binary-people/) - Interested in the current state of non-binary rights in Europe? This concise guide covers the most important updates and developments you should be aware of.
- [Joint Statement: European Court confirms requirement for legal gender recognition in Bulgaria despite rejected complaint](https:/news/joint-statement-european-court-confirms-requirement-for-legal-gender-recognition-in-bulgaria-despite-rejected-complaint/) - Joint statement: we welcome the European Court of Human Rights’ confirmation of Bulgaria’s obligation to provide for reliable legal gender recognition.
- [Joint Statement welcoming CJEU Advocate General on collection of gender binary civil titles](https:/news/joint-statement-welcoming-cjeu-advocate-general-on-collection-of-gender-binary-civil-titles/) - Welcoming the opinion of the Advocate General of the CJEU on the practice of forcing passengers to choose between the civil titles ‘Mr’ or ‘Ms’ when purchasing train tickets. The train company does not offer a third option.
- [Y.T. v. Bulgaria](https:/case-law/y-t-v-bulgaria/) - The case involves a trans man who had been denied the legal recognition of his gender identity at the national level, on the basis that gender reassignment treatment was not capable of resulting in a change of gender marker. This case raises the issue of the scope and contents of the positive obligation under Article
- [The fight against Georgia's foreign agent law and anti-LGBTI legislation](https:/blog/the-fight-against-georgias-foreign-agent-law-and-anti-lgbti-legislation/) - Georgia's civil society and LGBTI community are battling laws, threatening their democratic rights and freedoms ahead of a pivotal national election.
- [Remarkable and resilient Prides across Europe](https:/blog/remarkable-and-resilient-prides-across-europe/) - Amid political turmoil, war, social issues and cultural changes, Pride celebrations in Europe continue to demonstrate the resilience of LGBTI communities.
- [Joint Letter: Germany urgently needs to finally allow EU to continue closing gaps on anti-discrimination with racism, xenophobia, LGBTI-phobia and sexism on the rise](https:/news/joint-letter-germany-urgently-needs-to-finally-allow-eu-to-continue-closing-gaps-on-anti-discrimination-with-racism-xenophobia-lgbti-phobia-and-sexism-on-the-rise/) - The letter has been jointly sent to the German government by ILGA-Europe, the European Network Against Racism, European Disability Forum and Age Platform Europe.
- [The Frontline: Intersectionality in the LGBTI movement](https:/podcast/intersectionality-in-the-lgbti-movement/) - How do create the change we want to see in society, so that the less privileged within our communities are recognised, valued, included and heard...
- [EU Enlargement Review 2024](https:/report/eu-enlargement-review-2024/) - The fundamental rights of LGBTI people need to be a core part of the accession process and EU institutions need to work with the authorities in each accession country to ensure the gaps are tackled and important pieces of legislation are advanced over the next year. The EU enlargement process has leverage and needs to
- [6 ways ILGA-Europe practice intersectionality](https:/blog/6-ways-ilga-europe-practices-intersectionality/) - Over the past decade, ILGA-Europe has embarked on a learning journey to become an organisation that genuinely adopts an intersectional approach in all its work
- [EU Election results: The challenges & opportunities](https:/blog/implications-of-the-eu-elections-for-lgbti-human-rights/) - Today we dive into the mixed results of the EU Elections, the shift to the far right in national elections, and the potential impact on LGBTI human rights.
- [What the EU Election Results Will Mean for LGBTI Human Rights](https:/podcast/eu-election-results-and-lgbti-human-rights/) - In our special post-European elections podcast, we sit down with MEP's from the LGBTI Intergroup at the European Parliament and activists from Italy and Hungary to discuss how the outcomes, both on the European and national levels will play out for LGBTI human rights in the EU and beyond.
- [Letter to political leaders: Hate and violence against LGBTI people in Italy](https:/news/letter-to-political-leaders-hate-and-violence-against-lgbti-people-in-italy/) - ILGA-Europe and Italian LGBTI organisations sent an open letter to Italian party leaders calling for support to the Come Out For Europe campaign and counter polarisation and rise in hate Dear party leaders, In May, politicians and governments across Europe marked IDAHOT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersexphobia. On May
- [The intersecting consequences of a possible far-right vote in the European elections](https:/blog/the-intersecting-consequences-of-a-possible-far-right-vote-in-the-european-elections/) - Alongside attacks on LGBTI rights, there could be serious consequences for the climate, human rights, migrants, and the rule of law if the EU swings to the far right.
- [Rainbow Digest May 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-may-2024/) - With elections looming, Rainbow Map shows that LGBTI rights have become a marker for the protection of democracy Published on May 15, our 16th annual Rainbow Map shows that while authoritarian leaders across Europe continue to use the scapegoating of LGBTI people to divide and mobilise their electorates, others are conversely showing robust political will
- [Joint Statement: Milestone for trans and intersex rights in Europe](https:/news/joint-statement-milestone-for-trans-and-intersex-rights-in-europe/) - On 7 May 2024, two new directives on minimum standards for equality bodies were officially adopted by the EU.
- [European court hears landmark case on trans rights in Hungary](https:/news/european-court-hears-landmark-case-on-trans-rights-in-hungary/) - #post_excerptThe Court of Justice of the European Union held a significant hearing today concerning legal gender recognition for trans people in Hungary.
- [EU Elections Candidates Across Europe Are Vowing to Support LGBTI Human Rights](https:/press-release/eu-elections-candidates-across-europe-are-vowing-to-support-lgbti-human-rights/) - As voters are getting ready for EU Elections, over a thousand candidates across Europe pledged to protect and advance LGBTI human rights if they are elected.
- [Joint Statement on the Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029](https:/news/joint-statement-on-the-council-of-europe-gender-equality-strategy-2024-2029/) - ILGA-Europe and EL*C welcome the Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029, launched yesterday in Strasbourg. The Strategy includes a clearly intersectional approach that explicitly includes discriminations based on sex and gender and SOGIESC grounds, especially LBTI women. It also contains a commitment to leave no one behind and to achieve a gender-equal Europe for
- [Keep Calm and Communicate: LGBTI Activists Share Crisis Communication Tips](https:/blog/keep-calm-and-communicate-lgbti-activists-share-crisis-communication-tips/) - Last month we brought together 25 activists from over 15 countries to discuss and learn all about communicating in times of crisis.
- [Strategic Framework 2024-2029](https:/report/strategic-framework-2024-2029/) - This Strategic Framework re-affirms our commitment and mandate to work with and for the LGBTI movement in all its diversity.
- [Hundreds of European election candidates pledge to protect LGBTI rights](https:/blog/hundreds-of-european-election-candidates-pledge-to-protect-lgbti-rights/) - Amid fears of a rise in the far-right in the European elections this June 6-9, the number of candidates who are supporting LGBTI human rights is profound.
- [Navigating Equality: Unveiling the 2024 Rainbow Map](https:/blog/navigating-equality-unveiling-the-2024-rainbow-map/) - Last week marked a significant event of mass collaboration - the release of the 16th annual Rainbow Map of LGBTI human rights in Europe.
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2009](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2009/) - Prior to OutGames and its International Human Rights Conference in Copenhagen in the end of this month where ILGA-Europe take part, we published a map of Europe reflecting the legal situation for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Rainbow Map 2009Download Rainbow Index 2009Download The ‘Rainbow Europe’ map reflects legal advanced such as protection from discrimination, recognition
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2010](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2010/) - The map reflects European countries’ legislation which protects the human rights of and ensures equality for LGB people as well as laws and practices which discriminate against and violates the human rights of LGB people. Rainbow Map 2010Download Rainbow Index 2010Download The rating places a country on a scale between 10 (maximal positive score) and
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2011](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2011/) - On 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is being marked. Every year on this day ILGA-Europe looks at progress made by European countries towards respecting human rights and ensuring full legal equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBT) by publishing Rainbow Europe Map and Index. Rainbow Map 2011Download Rainbow Index 2011Download The main trends
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2012](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2012/) - ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map 2012 reflects the national legal human rights situation of LGBTI people in a simple format. The Rainbow Map ranks all European countries according to their legislation and administrative practices that have direct impact on the human rights situation of LGBTI people Rainbow Map 2012Download Rainbow Index 2012Download From a legal perspective, the
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2013](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2013/) - Lately, we heard a lot about marriage equality debate in France and the large public demonstrations by the opponents, or the regressive developments in Russia and Ukraine with the introduction of bans on ‘homosexual propaganda’ and further repression against the LGBTI movement. Rainbow Map 2013Download Rainbow Index 2013Download Is marriage equality the only criteria we
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2014](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2014/) - Where legal protection of the human rights of LGBTI people is concerned, there is gradual progress in many European countries. However, Europe as a whole is far from guaranteeing full respect of LGBTI people’s human rights. Rainbow Map 2014Download Rainbow Index 2014Download The Rainbow Europe Map 2014 shows that the European average on the measure
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2015](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2015/) - Launched in Montenegro, at the 2015 European IDAHOT Forum celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (17 May), the 2015 Rainbow Europe package highlights the complexity of the current situation for LGBTI people in Europe. Rainbow Map 2015Download Rainbow Index 2015Download Malta’s rise to 3rd in our rating is undoubtedly the most eye-catching story
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2016](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2016/) - The latest Rainbow Europe Map, which reflects legal and policy developments, confirms that a few countries are still setting new standards for LGBTI equality and being propelled upward on our country ranking as a result. Rainbow Map 2016Download Rainbow Index 2016Download Rainbow Europe 2016 showcases the current state of play of the laws, policies and
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index  2017](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2017/) - Legal gender recognition in France and Norway. Civil unions in Italy. A ban on conversion therapy in Malta. These are just some of the major developments that made global headlines in 2016. But these attention-grabbing changes are not happening at the same pace all over Europe. There are clearly risks to progress in countries at
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index  2018](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2018/) - ILGA-Europe’s annual benchmarking tool, which ranks 49 countries in Europe on their LGBTI equality laws and policies, reveals a region where advances are not being made at the rate they once were. This lack of sustained progress on LGBTI equality issues should set off alarm bells for policymakers and advocates alike. Rainbow Map 2018Download Rainbow
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2019](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2019/) - ILGA-Europe’s annual benchmarking tool, which ranks 49 countries in Europe on their LGBTI equality laws and policies, reveals not only a standstill but a visible backslide on laws and policies safeguarding equality and human rights of LGBTI people. Rainbow Map 2019Download Rainbow Index 2019Download Decline is indeed clearly noticeable on this year’s Rainbow Map. For
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2020](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2020/) - ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map and Index 2020 reveals that once-leading countries in Europe are falling behind in their commitments to equality for LGBTI people. Rainbow Map 2020Download Rainbow Index 2020Download Key findings of the Rainbow Map 2020 include (as of May 2020): There has been no positive change in 49% of countries For the second year
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2021](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2021/) - The 2021 Rainbow Europe Map reveals widespread and almost complete stagnation on human rights of LGBTI people. Rainbow Map 2021Download Rainbow Index 2021Download Among the key findings from this year’s Rainbow Europe are: Against a background of hardly any positive change at all, countries such as Albania, Finland and Portugal have moved up in the
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2022](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2022/) - The 2022 Rainbow Europe Map finds that over the past 12 months a new dynamic has appeared to fill in the gaps that exist around LGBTI rights and push standards.
- [Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2023](https:/report/rainbow-europe-2023/) - Rainbow Map 2023Download Rainbow Index 2023Download Despite intense anti-LGBTI attacks in several countries, equality is still advancing across Europe. While the public discourse is becoming more polarised and violent, particularly against trans people, political determination to advance LGBTI rights is paying off. The largest gains on the map are for countries that introduced legal gender
- [With elections looming, Rainbow Map shows Europe is not equipped against attacks from the far-right](https:/press-release/with-elections-looming-rainbow-map-shows-europe-is-not-equipped-against-attacks-from-the-far-right/) - As Europe heads towards multiple elections, including the EU elections next month, LGBTI rights have become a marker for the protection of freedom and democracy amid the rise of far right forces, new Rainbow Map finds. Published on May 15 by Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe, the 16th annual Rainbow Map, which ranks 49 European
- [Joint statement in support of South African athlete Caster Semenya](https:/news/joint-statement-in-support-of-south-african-athlete-caster-semenya/) - ILGA-Europe, The International Commission of Jurists and the organisation Intersex International Europe jointly file a third-party intervention before ECtHR.
- [X. v Poland](https:/case-law/x-v-poland/) - Custody rights
- [Judgment in Case  Stolichna obshtina, rayon ‘Pancharevo’](https:/case-law/judgment-in-case-stolichna-obshtina-rayon-pancharevo/) - Child, being a minor and a Union citizen, whose birth certificate was drawn up by the host Member State and designates as parents two persons of the same sex: the Member State of which the child is a national is obliged to issue an identity card or a passport to that child without requiring a
- [EU Court of Justice Advocate General calls for automatic recognition of legal gender recognition in birth certificates](https:/news/eu-court-of-justice-advocate-general-calls-for-automatic-recognition-of-legal-gender-recognition-in-birth-certificates/) - CJEU Court Advocate General opinion states that documents received in the UK by Romanian trans man must be recognised in his home country.
- [Joint civil society reaction to the adoption of the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence](https:/news/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.
- [ILGA-Europe announce 2018 European Equality Gala and Auction](https:/news/ilga-europe-announce-2018-european-equality-gala-and-auction/) - Fourth European Equality Gala moves to a new exciting venue in Brussels and introduces a special silent auction. On 27 June ILGA-Europe will hold the fourth European Equality Gala, the biggest fundraising party for LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia. This year the event will be held in a new venue, the Centre for Fine
- [The best moments of the European Equality Gala Online](https:/blog/best-moments-european-equality-gala-online/) - Because we couldn’t gather in Brussels this year for ILGA-Europe’s annual Gala celebration, we decided to hold a virtual event instead. The boost that right-wing forces have been given by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the enormous impact of the crisis on individuals the LGBTI community, makes the work ILGA-Europe does for profound change through inclusive activism more important than ever. Here’s what happened at our first ever European Equality Gala Online…
- [EU Enlargement Countries Called on to Urgently Ensure Protection of the Human Rights of LGBTI People](https:/news/eu-enlargement-countries-protection-lgbti-people/) - Published today, ILGA-Europe’s Annual Enlargement Review urgently calls on all EU enlargement countries to implement anti-discrimination legal frameworks.
- [The Frontline: LGBTI Equality and Accession to The EU](https:/podcast/the-frontline-lgbti-equality-and-accession-to-the-eu/) - In this episode of The Frontline podcast, we’re looking at the new wave of accession countries to the EU and what it will mean for LGBTI people.
- [EU Enlargement Review 2023](https:/report/eu-enlargement-review-2023/) - ILGA-Europe has worked with ERA - LGBTI Rights Association for the Western Balkans and Turkey, to produce our annual LGBTI Enlargement Review, assessing gaps in legislation and policy for the protection and advancement of the human rights of LGBTI people in the enlargement countries, and identifying priorities the EU should insist authorities in each country
- [European Parliament backs call for civil society supports in the EU](https:/news/european-parliament-backs-call-for-civil-society-supports-in-the-eu/) - This morning, 489 MEPs voted in favour of an instrument to support civil society organisations which promote democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights.
- [Our submission to the EC 2022 Rule of Law Report](https:/report/2022-rule-of-law-report/) - Rule of law developments related to LGBTI rights in 2021 in EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia and Spain
- [Our submission to the EC 2023 Rule of Law report](https:/report/ilga-europes-submission-to-the-ec-2023-rule-of-law-report/) - Covering eight EU Member States as regards rule of law developments in the countries which have had an impact on the fundamental rights of LGBTI people in2022
- [The Frontline: Behind The Rainbow Map: Activism in the Lowest Ranking Countries](https:/podcast/behind-the-rainbow-map-activism-in-the-lowest-ranking-countries/) - In countries where daily life for LGBTI people is often extremely challenging, what's happening in the work towards LGBTI rights and equality?
- [European Court rules in favour of the best interest of the child in same-sex custody case](https:/news/european-court-rules-favour-best-interest-child-same-sex-custody-case/) - The European Court of Human Rights has found the refusing a mother custody because of her sexual orientation as discriminatory.
- [Rainbow Family Rights in Europe - Part 1: The Coman Case Three Years On](https:/podcast/rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-part-1-the-coman-case-three-years-on/) - Three years ago, Adrian and his partner Clai were successful bringing their case to the Court of Justice of the European Union, which judged that same-sex spouses are fully recognised as spouses under the EU freedom of movement directive. As a result, Adrian and Clai, who is American, should have been granted a residence permit
- [Complaint Filed with EC Against Lack of Free Movement for Same-sex Couples in Hungary](https:/news/complaint-filed-with-ec-against-lack-of-free-movement-for-same-sex-couples-in-hungary/) - ILGA-Europe have filed a complaint against Hungary because of its refusal to implement the 2018 CJEU judgement allowing freedom of movement for same-sex spouses
- [Rainbow Digest April 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-april-2024/) - Solidarity with the LGBTI movement in Kazakhstan We encourage individuals and organisations to join us in speaking out against discrimination and advocating for the rights of all LGBTI individuals in Kazakhstan. Two concerning anti-LGBTI legislative initiatives that were voiced in April by the members of Kazakhstan’s Parliament threaten the fundamental rights and freedoms of LGBTI
- [Rainbow Digest March 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-march-2024/) - Over 150 candidates for the EU elections have already signed our pledge It’s been just three weeks since we launched the Come Out 4 Europe campaign, enlisting pledges from candidates in the forthcoming European Elections to protect and advance LGBTI human rights. We have been really heartened by the response so far from candidates across
- [How employee-led initiatives are positively impacting LGBTI equality](https:/blog/how-employee-led-initiatives-are-positively-impacting-lgbti-equality/) - LGBTI staff groups organise events for LGBTI staff and allies, but can also have a role in raising awareness and pushing for more inclusive employment policies.
- [European court to hear landmark case regarding discrimination against non-binary people](https:/news/european-court-to-hear-landmark-case-regarding-discrimination-against-non-binary-people/) - The Court of Justice of the EU is to decide on lawsuit over the lack of provision of an option for non-binary persons, which may have a far-reaching effect
- [Statement in solidarity with the LGBTI movement in Kazakhstan](https:/news/statement-in-solidarity-with-the-lgbti-movement-in-kazakhstan/) - ILGA-Europe stands with Kazakhstan's LGBTI Community amid Russia-style attempts to criminalise LGBTI people and their human rights
- [Annual Review 2014](https:/report/annual-review-2014/) - The Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in europe between January-December 2013. Annual Review 2014Download Check out other editions Report 14.02.2022 Annual Review 2022 The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2021. The Annual Review
- [Annual Review 2015](https:/report/annual-review-2015/) - The Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in europe between January-December 2014. Annual Review 2015Download Check out other editions Report 14.02.2022 Annual Review 2022 The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2021. The Annual Review
- [Annual Review 2016](https:/report/annual-review-2016/) - The Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe between January-December 2015. Annual Review 2016Download Check out other editions Report 14.02.2022 Annual Review 2022 The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2021. The Annual Review
- [Annual Review 2017](https:/report/annual-review-2017/) - The Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe between January-December 2016. Annual Review 2017Download Check out other editions Report 29.02.2024 Annual Review 2024 the 13th edition of our Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and
- [Annual Review 2018](https:/report/annual-review-2018/) - The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in europe between January-December 2017. Annual Review 2018Download Check out other editions Report 14.02.2022 Annual Review 2022 The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2021. The Annual Review is ILGA-Europe’s […] read
- [Annual Review 2019](https:/report/annual-review-2019/) - The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2018. Annual Review 2019Download This 2019 edition of the Annual Review perfectly captures the multiple layers of the “state of play” for LGBTI people in Europe and Central Asia at the moment. We do hope that this Annual
- [Annual Review 2020](https:/report/annual-review-2020/) - The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2019. Annual Review 2020Download The Annual Review is ILGA-Europe’s annual publication documenting legal, political and social developments in 54 countries and 4 European institutions over the past calendar year. It is a unique report tracking key
- [Annual Review 2021](https:/report/annual-review-2021/) - The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2020. Annual Review 2021Download The Annual Review is ILGA-Europe’s annual publication documenting legal, political and social developments in 54 countries and 4 European institutions over the past calendar year. It is a unique report tracking key
- [Annual Review 2022](https:/report/annual-review-2022/) - The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2021. Annual Review 2022Download The Annual Review is ILGA-Europe’s annual publication documenting legal, political and social developments in 54 countries and 4 European institutions over the past calendar year. It is a unique report tracking key
- [Annual Review 2023](https:/report/annual-review-2023/) - the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex people in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2022. Annual Review 2023Download The Annual Review is ILGA-Europe’s annual publication documenting legal, political and social developments in 54 countries and 4 European institutions over the past calendar year. It is a unique report tracking key
- [Annual Review 2024](https:/report/annual-review-2024/) - the 13th edition of our Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia. The publication includes events that occurred between January and December 2023. It provides a snapshot of what happened during the year, at national, regional and international levels, and it documents
- [Annual Review 2013](https:/report/annual-review-2013/) - This edition of ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People covers events that occurred between January-December 2012. Annual Review 2013Download Check out other editions Report 14.02.2022 Annual Review 2022 The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December 2021.
- [Annual Review 2011](https:/report/annual-review-2011/) - The very first edition of ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People covering events that occurred between January-December 2011. Annual Review 2011Download Check out other editions Report 14.02.2022 Annual Review 2022 The Human Rights Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People in Europe and Central Asia between January-December
- [6 Tips to Get Local Media Supporting LGBTI Human Rights in the European Elections](https:/blog/6-tips-to-get-local-media-supporting-lgbti-human-rights-in-the-european-elections/) - In our joint effort to get candidates for European Elections to pledge their support for LGBTI rights, teaming up with the media is key.
- [Top European Court Strikes Out Case Against Azerbaijan for LGBTI Arrest and Torture](https:/news/top-european-court-strikes-out-case-against-azerbaijan-for-lgbti-arrest-and-torture/) - A case against Azerbaijan arrests in a wave of anti-LGBTI police raids has been struck out by the European Court of Human Rights.
- [Ukraine, LGBTI rights and joining the EU](https:/blog/ukraine-lgbti-rights-and-joining-the-eu/) - Ukraine’s lack of LGBTI rights threatens to hinder it's process of joining the European Union
- [International attention must focus on LGBTI people in Azerbaijan after police raids](https:/press-release/international-attention-must-focus-on-lgbti-people-in-azerbaijan-after-police-raids/) - Members of the LGBTI community in Baku are being actively targeted by police raids, with those detained being assaulted, forcibly medically examined, fined or forced to reveal contact details from their mobile phones. ILGA-Europe are extremely concerned by news of human rights abuses emerging from Azerbaijan. Exact numbers are hard to clarify at this point.
- [Partnerships for LGBTI equality](https:/report/partnerships-for-lgbti-equality/) - Partnerships information packDownload
- [Roma and LGBTI: A spotlight on lived experiences](https:/blog/roma-and-lgbti-a-spotlight-on-lived-experiences/) - On International Roma Day, we celebrate voices from the Roma LGBTI community, revealing the resilience of a community that is often made invisible.
- [6 ways to encourage European Election candidates to pledge their support for the human rights of LGBTI people](https:/blog/6-ways-to-encourage-european-election-candidates-to-pledge-their-support-for-the-human-rights-of-lgbti-people/) - Here are some highly effective, but easy ways to engage candidates for the European Elections with the Come Out 4 Europe campaign towards LGBTI freedom
- [Future visions: 7 LGBTI groups working for racial justice and equity](https:/blog/lgbti-groups-working-for-racial-justice-equity/) - The aspirations seven of our partner organisations, run by racialised activists, hold for the movement and the future for their communities
- [Joint statement: “Building an inclusive European Union of Equality”](https:/news/joint-statement-building-an-inclusive-european-union-of-equality/) - EU leaders and European Institutions must ensure equality, anti-racism, and fundamental rights are a priority during the next legislative mandate.
- [A new roadmap for advancing the human rights of trans and non-binary people](https:/blog/a-new-roadmap-for-advancing-the-human-rights-of-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - The Council of Europe's new Issue Paper on Human Rights, Gender Identity, and Expression sheds light on the challenges trans and non-binary people face
- [Alarming surge in transphobic speech across Europe sparks concern for EU elections](https:/press-release/alarming-surge-in-transphobic-speech-across-europe-sparks-concern-for-eu-elections/) - Ahead of the EU Elections next June, a new report shows a stark rise in anti-LGBTI, and in particular, transphobic statements from politicians across Europe. Published today by ILGA-Europe, the 13th Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia alarmingly reports hate speech from politicians in 32 European
- [EU candidates called to protect democracy and LGBTI human rights amid political hostility](https:/press-release/eu-candidates-called-to-protect-democracy-and-lgbti-human-rights-amid-political-hostility/) - Amidst a climate where political forces across Europe are attacking the rights of LGBTI people, candidates in the forthcoming European elections are being called upon to pledge to protect and advance the human rights of LGBTI people. Today, March 6, Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe, have launched the ‘Come out 4 Europe’ pledge, giving candidates
- [Rainbow Digest February 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-february-2024/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 341. February 2024. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Annual Review 2024 reports alarming surge in transphobic speech across Europe Get ready for crisis communications with our learning event Apply for the programme for racialised
- [Our submission to the EC 2024 Rule of Law report](https:/report/2024-rule-of-law-report/) - Over the past few years it has become increasingly clear that many government-led violations of LGBTI rights in EU Member States go hand-in-hand with an undermining of the rule of law and democracy. This includes in particular the degradation of the independence of judicial systems and the media landscape. Particularly stark among this year’s submissions
- [Call for participants: Solidarity and Skills for Communicating through Crisis](https:/news/call-for-participants-solidarity-and-skills-for-communicating-through-crisis/) - About Get Ready! Get Ready! is a 2-day ILGA-Europe learning event on crisis communications for LGBTI organisations in Europe and Central Asia. It will take place on 3-6 May, 2024. By working with LGBTI movements in Europe and Central Asia, we learned that crisis communications support is a priority for many LGBTI organisations and groups
- [Greece adopts historic bill introducing marriage equality](https:/news/greece-adopts-mariage-equality/) - We welcome and celebrate with local activists the news that the Greek parliament has adopted an historic bill introducing marriage equality, granting marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples, as well as fully recognising marriages that took place in other countries, and family ties of children who were born abroad to same-sex parents. ILGA-Europe and
- [Rainbow Digest January 2024](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-january-2024/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 340. January 2024. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New call for project proposals working with racialised LGBTI communities towards justice We’re looking for a consultant for the review of the Committee of Ministers LGBT
- [How we created our brand-new website to support LGBTI activism](https:/blog/how-we-created-our-brand-new-website-to-support-lgbti-activism/) - After 18 months of planning and work, we are proud to introduce our brand-new website. Learn how it was developed and how you can make the most of it.
- [Romanian transgender man’s landmark case requesting that Romania acknowledges his UK gender recognition referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union](https:/press-release/romanian-transgender-mans-landmark-case-requesting-that-romania-acknowledges-his-uk-gender-recognition-referred-to-the-court-of-justice-of-the-european-union/) - Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man with Romanian and British citizenship, has filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Romania against Romanian authorities over their refusal to recognize his new male name and gender identity acquired in the United Kingdom (while still treated as an EU Member State). The lawsuit, which raised fundamental questions under EU law, has
- [Dignity For All Application Form](https:/uncategorized/dignity-for-all-application-form/) - The Dignity for All program provides emergency funds, advocacy support, and security assistance to human rights defenders and civil society organisations under threat or attack due to their work for human rights and equality for LGBTI people. Application formDownload Budget and financial report templateDownload Factsheet in EnglishDownload Factsheet in RussianDownload
- [Voices of ILGA-Europe: On the frontlines for equal marriage in the Czech Republic](https:/blog/voices-ilga-europe-frontlines-equal-marriage-czech-republic/) - From the high-powered offices of government, to the vanguard of the Czech Republic’s LGBTI movement, Czeslaw Walek tells his story of activism in action.
- [Call for proposals - Review of the implementation of the Council of Europe Recommendation on LGBT Rights](https:/news/call-for-proposals-review-of-the-implementation-of-the-council-of-europe-recommendation-on-lgbt-rights/) - Deadline for applications: 5 February 2018, 18:00 CET/this call is closed. ILGA-Europe is announcing a call for proposals to support the second round of review of the implementation of the Council of Europe Recommendation on LGBT Rights CM (2010)5. The recommendations, adopted in 2010, were first reviewed in 2013, and in 2018/19 a second round of
- [Rainbow Digest November 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2021/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 314. November 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New episode of the podcast: Navigating change as an LGBTI activist What we learned at Europe’s largest online LGBTI conference Holiday gifts in support of ILGA-Europe Asylum
- [Rainbow Digest July 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-july-2021/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 310. July 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Listen to our interviews with author Elif Shafak and journalist Ben Hunte Data collection New survey report on the impact of COVID-19 on lesbian people in
- [Rainbow Digest June 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-june-2021/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 309. June 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Revolut partners with ILGA-Europe to raise funds for LGBTI equality Highlights from the European Equality Gala 2021 Asylum The shocking truth about LGBTI asylum seekers living
- [We welcome today’s judgment from the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Association ACCEPT and Others v. Romania](https:/news/we-welcome-todays-judgment-from-the-european-court-of-human-rights-in-the-case-of-association-accept-and-others-v-romania/) - We welcome today’s judgment from the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Association ACCEPT and Others v. Romania. The Court found a violation of Article 8 (right to private and family life) and 11 (freedom of association and assembly) together with Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination). The case concerned a protest
- [After a week of long-awaited statements and letters from EU leaders castigating the implementation of anti-LGBTI legislation in Hungary, ILGA-Europe will continue working with the institutions so that words can be translated into real action](https:/news/implementation-of-anti-lgbti-legislation-in-hungary-ilga-europe/) - In the light of increasing attacks on LGBTI rights, stagnation of legal progress and clear lack of implementation of the rights of LGBTI people in Europe, ILGA-Europe have been calling for action from EU member states and all EU institutions for some time now. This week’s developments seem to suggest that the European Commission and
- [Why we have a new policy on LGBTI sex work](https:/blog/why-we-have-a-new-policy-on-lgbti-sex-work/) - Evelyne Paradis, ILGA-Europe Executive Director “Educate yourself.” That is one of the very first things that anyone who wants to get involved in activism is advised to do. Before diving into organising activities or plotting advocacy strategies, it is essential to understand the experiences and elevate the voices of the communities you are cooperating with. And
- [Rainbow Digest: May 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-may-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 320. May 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe A new dynamic has appeared in LGBTI rights across Europe, Rainbow Map reveals Panel addressing the vulnerabilities and challenges facing LGBTI people in and fleeing from
- [Rainbow Digest April 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-april-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 319. April 2022. In this issue... #UkraineLGBTI LGBTI shelters need urgent support, medication continues to be a major issue and more Contacts if you are an LGBTI person fleeing Ukraine Temporary protection and
- [Rainbow Digest March 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-march-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 318. March 2022. In this issue... #UkraineLGBTI Information, Action, Direction Support for LGBTI people in Ukraine Podcast episode on LGBTI people and the war in Ukraine Here’s what you should know about trans
- [Rainbow Digest February 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-february-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 317. February 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Support for LGBTI people in Ukraine Behind the smokescreen of anti-LGBTI rhetoric, there’s a groundswell of allied determination to tackle hatred EU enlargement countries called on
- [Rainbow Digest January 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-january-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 316. January 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Rising challenges for LGBTI organisations in Europe and Central Asia, new report finds New podcast episode discusses hope and the LGBTI movement Join our next Skills
- [Rainbow Digest December 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-december-2021/) - Show your solidarity by giving 25 euro (or whatever you can afford) to mark 25 years of activism. No. 315. December 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Happy 25th birthday, ILGA-Europe! Three exciting opportunities to join our Programmes Team New resources on supporting LGBTI migrants 5 profound lessons we learned from working with disabled LGBTI activists and
- [Rainbow Digest October 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-october-2021/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 313. October 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Our second Gathering Online reflected on the power of us in times of change Listen to the podcast focusing on LGBTI activism in a changing world
- [Rainbow Digest September 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-september-2021/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 312. September 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe We seek a writer to create web content Diversity #BiVisibilityDay: Meet these bold activists fighting against invisi(bi)lity The disturbing inequality of being older and LGBTI Equality
- [Rainbow Digest August 2021](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-august-2021/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 311. August 2021. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Join our team as a Grants and Finance Officer Asylum Joint Statement: Current priorities for an EU response to the situation in Afghanistan 5 urgent things
- [Rising challenges for LGBTI organisations in Europe and Central Asia, new report finds](https:/press-release/rising-challenges-lgbti-organisations-europe-central-asia-new-report/) - A survey across Europe and Central Asia finds they face significant challenges in the face of growing anti-LGBTI forces, and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
- [Is The EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone? ](https:/news/lgbtiq-freedom-zone/) - The ambition is right, but the reality is very different, says leading European LGBTI rights organisation
- [European Court will consider lack of implementation of EU law to enable freedom of movement for same-sex spouses](https:/news/european-court-movement-same-sex-spouses/) - Almost three years after the CJEU ruled that Romania must recognise a same-sex couple freedom of movement, its government is yet to implement the judgement.
- [Joint manifesto for an inclusive and comprehensive eu gender-based violence policy for all](https:/news/manifesto-inclusive-comprehensive-eu-gender-based-violence-policy/) - To meaningfully address gender-based violence in the EU we must promote inclusion, safety, protection, well-being and effective remedies for those most at risk.
- [X & Others v. Austria](https:/case-law/x-others-v-austria/) - Adoption
- [Did you know that acceptance of LGBTI people is stronger than ever across the EU?](https:/blog/did-you-know-that-acceptance-of-lgbti-people-is-stronger-than-ever-across-the-eu/) - Despite hateful campaigns and attacks on LGBTI rights, more and more people across the EU agree that LGBTI people deserve equal rights and a life free from discrimination, according to a new report. Published last month, the latest Eurobarometer report, charting public opinion in the European Union, shows acceptance of LGBTI people is clearly on
- [Charting a sharp rise in anti-LGBTI hate speech across Europe](https:/blog/charting-sharp-rise-anti-lgbti-hate-speech-across-europe/) - While this week Switzerland made hate speech illegal against people based on their sexual orientation, in 2019 one of the trends observed in ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review is a sharp rise in on-and-offline anti-LGBTI hate speech, often from political leaders, across Europe. As our Executive Director, Evelyne Paradis, recently shared at the Google Online Safety Summit, “LGBTI communities need to know that perpetrators of violent speech will be held responsible”.
- [Register now for the webinar: Framing Equality](https:/uncategorized/register-now-for-the-webinar-framing-equality/) - ILGA-Europe will host a webinar on framing messages for LGBTI equality on 22 may at 11:00 CEST. Our societies are built on stories. By understanding framing, activists can craft their communications to create sustainable social change. ILGA-Europe will host a webinar on framing messages for LGBTI equality. We will look into how to clarify our vision
- [A missed opportunity to recognise self-determination in Germany](https:/news/a-missed-opportunity-to-recognise-self-determination-in-germany/) - On 15 August, the Federal Government of germany adopted a draft bill on a third gender option. This bill is a missed opportunity to recognise the right to self-determination of trans, intersex and all gender-diverse people. German legislators were requested by the Constitutional Court, following its decision of October 2017, to amend the law on gender
- [Bring on 2018 - reaction to German Constitutional Court decision on gender markers](https:/news/bring-on-2018-reaction-to-german-constitutional-court-decision-on-gender-markers/) - The German Constitutional Court decision is ground-breaking. It’s putting the conversation about recognition of intersex and non-binary people front and centre in a very positive way. German policymakers now have two options: introduce a third gender option for people who do not identify as a man or a woman, or remove gender registration altogether. Either
- [Romania to hold referendum that could violate the rights of rainbow families](https:/press-release/romania-to-hold-referendum-that-could-violate-the-rights-of-rainbow-families/) - In a decision issued this morning (17 September), the romanian constitutional court has approved a proposal (by 7 votes to 2) to hold a referendum on the definition of family. This means that a referendum will now be organised on whether or not to amend the existing definition of family and replace it with text that limits constitutional
- [ILGA-Europe Annual Conference brings call for LGBTI equality and political change to Brussels](https:/news/ilga-europe-annual-conference-brings-call-for-lgbti-equality-and-political-change-to-brussels/) - At one of the largest ever ILGA-Europe Annual Conferences, hundreds of equality and diversity organisations have come together to issue a strong call for change – right at the heart of the European political system.
- [COVID-19 Crisis Communications: LGBTI Q&A](https:/blog/covid-19-crisis-communications-lgbti-qa/) - After our blog on crisis communication, ILGA-Europe hosted a Q&A call for LGBTI groups to share experiences and advice on communicating clearly during the COVID-19 crisis. Here is a summary and 60-second video of five lessons we
- [How official anti-LGBTI hate speech is directly translating into hate crime across Europe](https:/blog/how-official-anti-lgbti-hate-speech-is-directly-translating-into-hate-crime-across-europe/) - ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review identifies a sharp rise in anti-LGBTI hate-speech across the European region, often carried out by public figures. To mark European Day for Victims of Crime (February 22), we report on the ways in which such rhetoric is in turn violently affecting the lives LGBTI people.
- [Funding opportunity to support D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activism in Europe and Central Asia](https:/news/funding-opportunity-d-deaf-disabled-lgbti-activism-europe-central-asia/) - We invite organisations and groups from Europe and Central Asia to apply for this new funding opportunity to support D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activism*.
- [Announcing the Cancellation of ILGA-Europe’s 2020 Annual Conference](https:/news/announcing-cancellation-ilga-europes-2020-annual-conference/) - After thoughtful consideration, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the cancellation of ILGA-Europe’s 2020 Annual Conference.
- [Join our webinar on bringing cases before the European Commission](https:/news/join-webinar-bringing-cases-before-european-commission/) - As part of our advocacy to ensure that EU law is applied without discrimination, we are holding a webinar on bringing cases to the European Commission.
- [Together we can make the Coman judgment a reality: the freedom of movement of same-sex couples across the EU](https:/blog/together-we-can-make-the-coman-judgment-a-reality-the-freedom-of-movement-of-same-sex-couples-across-the-eu/) - Do you know when EU citizens started to have the right to free movement across the European Union (EU), i.e. the right to live and work in any Member States they choose? Most people might answer that this right always came automatically when a country joined the EU; others might answer that this was in
- [Letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: in regards to Article 33 of the proposed Omnibus Bill, 2020](https:/news/letter-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-article-33-omnibus-bill-2020/) - In our continued call for the Hungarian government to stop the attack on legal gender recognition, we have sent a joint letter with OII-Europe and TGEU.
- [Letter to Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin: in regards to the new parental law in Finland](https:/news/letter-finnish-prime-minister-sanna-marin-new-parental-law-finland/) - We call on the Finnish government to address the needs of rainbow families in the new Finnish Parental Law.
- [Response to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding to Article 33 of the proposed Omnibus Bill, 2020](https:/news/response-hungarian-prime-minister-orban-regarding-to-article-33-omnibus-bill-2020/) - In response to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán letter dated 5 May 2020, regarding to Article 33 of the proposed Omnibus Bill, 2020.
- [ILGA-Europe and ERA joint statement on the Decision of the Constitutional Court of North Macedonia to repeal the Law on Prevention of and Protection against Discrimination](https:/news/joint-statement-decision-constitutional-court-north-macedonia-repeal-law-prevention-protection-against-discrimination/) - It is with great disappointment that we have received the news of the Constitutional Court of North Macedonia to repeal the law against discrimination.
- [Odesa Pride attacked by Ukrainian nationalist group 'Tradition and Order'](https:/news/odesa-pride-attacked-by-ukrainian-nationalist-group-tradition-and-order/) - On the 30th of August, Odesa Pride tried to hold a peaceful gathering. The authorities failed to prevent the violent attacks from the group Tradition and Order.
- [Poland: Drop charges against women rights defenders](https:/news/poland-drop-charges-against-women-rights-defenders/) - NGOs call to drop unfounded charges for peaceful activism.
- [ILGA-Europe welcome a landmark judgment by the European Court of Human Rights concerning the deportation of a gay man to The Gambia](https:/news/landmark-judgment-european-court-human-rights-concerning-deportation-gay-man-gambia/) - For the first time the European Court of Human Rights has found that deportation of a gay man to The Gambia would give rise to a violation of Article 3.
- [The European Court of Human Rights finds Croatian response to violent homophobic attack fosters impunity for hate crime](https:/press-release/european-court-human-rights-finds-croatian-response-hate-crime/) - A judgement by the ECHR finds that the response to a hate crime against a lesbian woman in Croatia was “particularly destructive of fundamental human rights”.
- [5 profound lessons we learned from working with disabled LGBTI activists and organisations](https:/blog/5-lessonsfrom-working-disabled-lgbti/) - Making our work more inclusive is at our core. This is especially true in the case of disabled LGBTI people, who continue to be marginalised in our movement.
- [#DisRainbow: What We Learned from the First ILGA-Europe Gathering of D/deaf and Disabled LGBTI Activists](https:/blog/disrainbow-what-we-learned-from-the-first-ilga-europe-gathering-of-d-deaf-and-disabled-lgbti-activists/) - Valeria Santostefano is ILGA-Europe's Senior Programmes & Policy Officer who organised the gathering in November and shared her thoughts on this blog. An exciting two-day event with 11 D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activists from nine European countries this month gave everyone involved some crucial take-aways and key priorities for future movement building. On the 22 and
- [7 Practical Takeaways from the First ILGA-Europe Gathering of D/deaf and Disabled LGBTI Activists](https:/blog/7-practical-takeaways-from-the-first-ilga-europe-gathering-of-d-deaf-and-disabled-lgbti-activists/) - We put a lot of thought and work into preparing for our first gathering of D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activists in Brussels, but during the event we learned much more about how to organise better in the future. Here are our main takeaways! On the 22 and 23 of November ILGA-Europe hosted a gathering of
- [Responding to anti-LGBTI forces: ILGA-Europe's call for project proposals](https:/news/ilga-europes-call-project-proposals-anti-lgbti-forces/) - We have launched a re-granting programme to strengthen the capacities of LGBTI organisations in Europe to achieve change in the face of anti-LGBTI forces.
- [As often well-funded right-wing forces rise, one in three LGBTI organisations operate on less than 55 euro a day](https:/blog/one-in-three-lgbti-organisations-less-than-55-euro-day/) - One in three LGBTI organisations in Europe and Central Asia are working with a budget under 20,000 euro per year ­– that’s just under 55 euro a day.
- [EU Ministers must act on the serious breach of EU’s rule of law and values in Poland](https:/news/eu-ministers-must-act-breach-law-poland/) - While Poland keeps attacking LGBTI people and their rights, ILGA-Europe have signed a joint letter along with 86 other NGO asking EU Ministers to take action.
- [Anti-LGBTI attacks in your country: Our A-to-Z of hate-crime across Europe and Central Asia](https:/blog/anti-lgbti-attacks-your-country/) - In ILGA-Europe’s latest Annual Review, we’ve reported anti-LGBTI hate crime in almost every country we represent. Find out what happened in yours.
- [The 5 trending attacks on the fundamental rights of LGBTI people in the EU in 2021](https:/blog/5-trending-attacks-fundamental-rights-lgbti-eu/) - Right now, as the war on Ukraine escalates, democracy, human rights and equality matter more than ever in Europe.
- [‘#UkraineLGBTI: Information, Action, Direction](https:/blog/ukrainelgbti-information-action-direction-blog/) - We are identifying the multiple needs across the region prompted by the war within the LGBTI communities in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
- [First report from UN SOGI Expert Madrigal-Borloz published](https:/news/first-report-from-un-sogi-published/) - The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, has published his first report. The report highlights that LGBTI people are particularly vulnerable to violence, ill-treatment and discrimination, many facing it every day, at the hands of state authorities, individuals, criminal gangs, and even their own
- [Armenia’s government must protect LGBTI citizens](https:/press-release/armenias-government-must-protect-lgbti-citizens/) - In recent days, Armenia’s LGBTI community has been seriously failed on multiple occasions by national authorities after concerted attacks by conservative groups. This is a grievous betrayal of their responsibilities under international human rights law. On 6 November, the organisers of the annual Eastern European and Central Asia Forum Conference of LGBTI+ Christians were forced to
- [Turkey: Charges against 19 LGBTI+ rights defenders must be dropped](https:/press-release/turkey-charges-against-19-lgbti-rights-defenders-must-be-dropped/) - We call upon Turkish authorities to drop all charges against 19 LGBTI+ rights defenders due to stand trial on 12 November 2019 in Ankara
- [Freedom of movement for same-sex spouses: The Coman Case, 3 years on](https:/blog/freedom-of-movement-same-sex-spouses-coman-case-3-years-on/) - 3 years later after the landmark judgement, Clai Hamilton, spouse of Adrian Coman, has not been granted residency yet. Now they’ve brought the case to the ECHR.
- [What the data says about the acceptance of LGBTI people in Europe](https:/blog/data-acceptance-lgbti-people-europe/) - We have seen a rise in acceptance of LGBTI people, including places where politicians and public representatives are known for their anti-LGBTI views.
- [Anti-LGBTI violence in Europe and Central Asia: The Numbers](https:/blog/anti-lgbti-violence-europe-central-asia-numbers/) - The latest ILGA-Europe Annual Review reported on a deeply worrying rise of violence against LGBTI people in Europe and Central Asia, most of it related to the growing prevalence of hate speech from public figures. Here are the facts in the 34 countries we reported on.
- [Rainbow Digest July 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-july-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 334. July 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New report on trans and non-binary people’s experiences in Europe The ways we’re working with private companies this Pride season Looking for consultants for a research
- [Why knowing your HIV status is good for your health and wellbeing](https:/blog/why-knowing-your-hiv-status-is-good-for-your-health-and-wellbeing/) - For different reasons, many sexually active people don’t want to know whether they are HIV positive or not. They don’t want to even think about it. But if you do know what your status is, one way or the other, you will be making a positive difference to your life. Here’s why…
- [#BiVisibilityDay: Meet these bold activists fighting against invisi(bi)lity](https:/blog/bivisibility-day-bold-activists-fighting-invisibility/) - We hear from seven bi activists from across Europe and Central Asia about debunking myths, their hopes for the future, and their place within LGBTI communities.
- [Joint statement: Unique opportunity for Uzbekistan to decriminalise same-sex conduct](https:/news/joint-statement-uzbekistan-decriminalise-same-sex-conduct/) - We call on the President and government of Uzbekistan to decriminalise same-sex conduct between men under the ongoing review of the Criminal Code.
- [How to be a great intersex ally](https:/blog/how-to-be-a-great-intersex-ally/) - Even within the LGBTI community, intersex people continue to be overlooked, and that’s something we urgently need to change. Here are our top tips for getting on the right page and supporting the human rights of intersex people!
- [Enlargement Reviews - ILGA-Europe's submissions to Progress Reports of the European Commission](https:/report/ilga-europes-submissions-to-progress-reports-of-the-european-commission/) - ILGA-Europe has in partnership with national organisations provided the European Commission with detailed documentation on human rights violations against LGBTI people in all candidate and potential candidate countries throughout the year which is included in the submissions to the Progress Reports. 2023 LGBTI Enlargement Review 2023Download 2021 LGBTI-Enlargement-Review-2021Download 2020 LGBTI-Enlargement-Review-2020Download 2019 LGBTI-Enlargement-Review-2019Download 2018 LGBTI-Enlargement-Review-2018Download 2017
- [#SexWork in Europe: “We are still asking for the basic things: housing, work, and respect for our identities”](https:/blog/sexwork-europe-we-are-still-asking-basic-things/) - To mark #InternationalSexWorkersDay, we talked to Sabrina Sánchez, trans migrant sex worker based in Spain.
- [Strategic plan 2011-2013](https:/report/strategic-plan-2011-2013/) - The first was to explicitly underline ILGA-Europe’s human rights approach as the basis of the organisation’s work. The second was to consider ILGA-Europe as a whole, made up of members, the board and the staff team. The third was to focus on the value-added of European action and to build on ILGA-Europe’s strengths as a
- [Contacts if you are an LGBTI person fleeing Ukraine](https:/news/contacts-if-you-are-an-lgbti-person-fleeing-ukraine/) - If you are LGBTI who fled the war and need help, this is who you can contact.
- [Call for contributions: LGBTI and autism submission to Council of Europe](https:/news/call-for-contributions-lgbti-and-autism-submission-to-council-of-europ/) - ILGA-Europe and Autism Europe are looking for inputs on the specific needs and struggles of LGBTI people on the autism spectrum and their families in order to prepare a submission to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has been drawing attention on the stark inequalities
- [Three crucial ways to resist anti-LGBTI forces](https:/blog/three-crucial-ways-to-resist-anti-lgbti-forces/) - In the current landscape of rising anti-LGBTI forces, we share 3 core tactics to develop in the face of groups who strategically attack our rights and lives.
- [Rainbow Digest: December 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-december-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 339. December 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe We have three great new positions New report on the experiences of LGBTI people with disabilities 5 things the LGBTI movement must do to continue achieving
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Persons with Disabilities Analysis](https:/report/intersections-disabilities-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Poland must ensure that same-sex couples are legally recognised, European Court rules](https:/news/poland-must-ensure-that-same-sex-couples-are-legally-recognised-european-court-rules/) - The European Court of Human Rights has issued a judgement against Poland in a case taken by five same-sex couples in the country, seeking to have their relationships legally protected.
- [5 things the LGBTI movement must do to continue achieving real change](https:/blog/5-things-the-lgbti-movement-must-do-to-continue-achieving-real-change/) - Today we face worries that the work for human rights is unravelling. Evelyne Paradis shares her five things the LGBTI movement must do to continue remaining a powerful force for change.
- [Attacks on LGBTI rights in Italy are human rights violations, Commissioner reports](https:/blog/attacks-on-lgbti-rights-in-italy-are-human-rights-violations-commissioner-reports/) - A new report by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, calls on the Italian government to protect LGBTI people from hate and violence.
- [Giving hope comes with responsibility to us, say activists from new EU enlargement countries](https:/press-release/giving-hope-comes-with-responsibility-to-us-say-activists-from-new-eu-enlargement-countries/) - LGBTI activists from new EU enlargement countries, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have gathered in Brussels to call on EU representatives to live up to the promise that comes with the accession process Today, LGBTI activists from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia met with EU representatives in Brussels to explain serious challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
- [2023: Our year in numbers](https:/blog/2023-our-year-in-numbers/) - Every day of the year, ILGA-Europe is a hive of activity. Our 25 staff members are constantly working on a myriad of projects and initiatives to contribute to change for LGBTI people in Europe and Central Asia. Here's an infographic of the highlights of the work done in 2023*. Not everything could be included but Every day of the year, ILGA-Europe is a hive of activity. Here's an infographic of the highlights of our work in 2023 towards LGBTI equality in Europe and Central Asia.
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey Analysis project](https:/report/fra-lgbti-report-2019-intersections/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Rainbow Digest November 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 338. November 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New report on homelessness launched New call for applications for the review of the Committee of Ministers recommendations Hear from activists about effective campaigns without playing
- [ILGA-Europe’s statement on the Russian Supreme Court banning ‘the International LGBT movement” as extremist](https:/news/ilga-europes-statement-on-the-russian-supreme-court-banning-the-international-lgbt-movement-as-extremist/) - Today, Russia’s Supreme Court banned what it called the “international LGBT public movement” as extremist. The LGBTI movement’s activities within Russia were said to “incite social and religious discord” in violation of the country’s anti-extremism laws. This violently disproportionate decision, which has been classified as a state secret and is therefore not open to scrutiny,
- [The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2023 in Pictures](https:/blog/the-ilga-europe-annual-conference-2023-in-pictures/) - For the four days of our Annual Conference in Ljubljana this year, our roving photographers were there to capture every minute. Here are the highlights! In October we gathered together with 450 activists from across Central in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana for the ILGA-Europe for the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference. And what an experience it
- [Call for proposals: Supporting strong communications by LGBTI organisations](https:/news/call-for-proposals-supporting-strong-communications-by-lgbti-organisations/) - Over the coming three years, ILGA-Europe will do this through different activities, including financial support and consultancy to build strong communications abilities, grants to support targeted communications initiatives, peer learning spaces and a growing network of communications practitioners and experts. Since 2013, we have been offering support through analysis of message and framing on LGBTI
- [Joint statement: Respect LGBTI+ rights in EU-Türkiye relations](https:/news/joint-statement-respect-lgbti-rights-eu-turkiye-relations/) - Today, alongside five other international human rights organisations, we demand that the EU takes specific steps to ensure respect for the human rights of LGBTI people in Turkey in future EU-Turkey relations. The LGBTI+ community in Türkiye is increasingly the target of discrimination, intimidation and violence, said the European Commission in its 2023 Enlargement Package
- [Slovenia about to make a crucial step towards equality for LGBTIQ+ people](https:/press-release/slovenia-crucial-step-equality-lgbtiq/) - Today at a conference in Ljubljana, organised by Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe, Slovenia’s State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Dan Juvan, committed to the next steps in preparing the National Strategy for the Equality of LGBTIQ+ Persons.
- [Call for applications: Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Recommendation (2010)5 comprehensive review, 2024](https:/news/call-for-applications-council-of-europe-committee-of-ministers-recommendation-20105-comprehensive-review-2024/) - The Council of Europe will, in 2024, conduct a third comprehensive review of the Committee of Ministers Recommendation (2010)5 (CM/Rec(2010)5). The CM/Rec(2010)5 was previously reviewed in 2013 and 2019, with coordinated civil society input those reviews. This will involve the following steps for the Council of Europe and its Member States: Civil society will have
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Homelessness Analysis](https:/report/intersections-the-lgbti-ii-survey-homelessness-analysis/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Rainbow Digest: October 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-october-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 337. October 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Our Conference brought together 450 activists and allies in Ljubljana Listen to our new podcast with Evelyne and Chaber on changing times Opportunity to join our
- [First Review of The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Recommendation on LGBT Rights - 2013](https:/report/first-review-of-the-committee-of-ministers-of-the-council-of-europe-recommendation-on-lgbt-rights-2013/) - Agreed unanimously by the 47 Council of Europe member states, it was the first and only agreement between governments to combat discrimination against LGBT people in Europe. Although not legally binding, it was based solidly on existing legally binding international and European human rights obligations. Member states therefore have a clear duty to implement its
- [Second Review of The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Recommendation on LGBT Rights - 2018](https:/report/second-review-of-the-committee-of-ministers-of-the-council-of-europe-recommendation-on-lgbt-rights-2018/) - Agreed unanimously by the 47 Council of Europe member states, it was the first and only agreement between governments to combat discrimination against LGBT people in Europe. Although not legally binding, it was based solidly on existing legally binding international and European human rights obligations. Member states therefore have a clear duty to implement its
- [How a landmark new recommendation will help better protect LGBTI people in Europe](https:/blog/new-recommendation-protect-lgbti-people-europe/) - Intersex people’s rights, legal gender recognition without abusive requirements, the exploration of non-binary markers and bans on conversion practices are at the centre of the first-ever general policy recommendation focusing on LGBTI people’s rights to come from the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, which is part of the Council of Europe. Keep reading to discover how this will help protect and improve the lives of LGBTI people, and how queer activists can use it in their work.
- [Overview of ILGA-Europe's Finances in 2022](https:/report/overview-of-ilga-europes-finances-in-2022/) - In the financial year 2022 ILGA-Europe obtained and recognized 3 687 082 € in revenues, which is approx. an 11% (over 365 000 €) increase from the 2021 revenues. Another 200 000 € in donations and approx. 600 000 € in core grants were received in the course of 2022 but carried over to 2023 and
- [Rainbow Digest September 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-september-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 336. September 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Our Executive Director Evelyne Paradis talks about LGBTI activism now New report on the experiences of bi+ community in Europe Opportunity to join our team as
- [Creating our Annual Conference logo](https:/blog/creating-our-annual-conference-logo/) - As we get ready for our Annual Conference in October, we’re excited to share the collaborative design process for our Ljubljana 2023 visual identity.
- [#BiWeek: Four things you didn’t know about bisexual experience](https:/blog/biweek-four-things-about-bisexual-experience/) - Our latest Intersections report on bi experiences in Europe has some interesting findings, both good and bad. To mark Bisexual Awareness Week, here are some key facts based on the region’s largest LGBTI survey to date about bi people and their lived experiences.
- [The Frontline: LGBTI activism now](https:/podcast/the-frontline-lgbti-activism-now/) - For the past 18 years with ILGA-Europe, 15 of which she spent as the organisation’s Executive Director, Evelyne Paradis has worked closely alongside and on behalf of LGBTI activists and organisations in Europe and Central Asia. As she gets ready to hand over the reins to our new Executive Director, in this episode of The
- [EuroPride host, Malta is No’1 on our Rainbow Map, but it’s not all a pretty picture](https:/blog/europride-malta-rainbow-map-not-pretty-picture/) - An LGBTI poster vandalised just a few days before the EuroPride in Valletta and an LGBTIphobic attack during Gozo Pride are strong reminders that despite strong legal protections, LGBTI people do not always enjoy full inclusion and safety in Malta.
- [Significant European Court judgments in two cases concerning violence against LGBTI people involving state agents](https:/news/european-court-violence-lgbti-state-agents/) - Two successful European Court cases brought against Russia underline state obligations to protect LGBTI community from violent counter demonstrators and general hate motivated violence.
- [Open letter of the European Coalition on Sex Workers’ Rights and Inclusion to Members of the European Parliament Re: Prostitution Report](https:/news/open-letter-of-the-european-coalition-on-sex-workers-rights-and-inclusion-to-members-of-the-european-parliament-re-prostitution-report/) - We call on the members of the European Parliament to reject the "Prostitution Report". The criminalisation of any aspect of sex work further compromises vulnerable groups, increases risks of violence, and will not combat human trafficking and forced labor. This proposal isn't the solution, we need to protect women and all sex workers. Read our joint
- [Why you might be the right fit for our latest job opportunity](https:/blog/why-you-might-be-the-right-fit-for-the-latest-job-opportunity-at-ilga-europe/) - At ILGA-Europe we are looking for a brand new Finance Director. We talked to the current Finance Director about why the position is such an exciting one, and why it might just be the right fit for you! Why is being a Financial Director at ILGA-Europe such a unique and exciting position? It’s a job
- [What we can learn from LGBTI activists against all odds](https:/blog/learn-lgbti-activists-against-odds/) - In countries where governments are pushing back on LGBTI people's rights, joining Pride events is a courageous act that carries higher risks. However, it is in their invisible, everyday work where LGBTI activists showcase their most profound courage. The LGBTI movement in Turkey, as well as in Armenia and Azerbaijan, serve as remarkable examples of resilience against all odds.
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Bisexuals Analysis](https:/report/intersections-the-lgbti-ii-survey-bisexuals-analysis/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Rainbow Digest August 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-august-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 335. August 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New Executive Director for ILGA-Europe appointed Listen to our interview with Evelyne Paradis on LGBTI rights and politics Join our Skills Boost session on media interviews
- [Statement: Kyrgyzstan targets LGBTI communities in a new law](https:/news/statement-kyrgyzstan-targets-lgbti-law/) - ILGA-Europe expresses solidarity and stands with LGBTI organisations and communities in Kyrgyzstan as the country’s President signed into law a discriminatory provision banning dissemination of information about LGBTI people, rights, and identities among minors.
- [The Frontline: LGBTI rights and politics now, with Evelyne Paradis](https:/podcast/the-frontline-lgbti-rights-and-politics-now-with-evelyne-paradis/) - With a decade and half of experience leading Europe’s largest LGBTI umbrella organisation, which is a driving force for political, legal and social change in Europe and Central Asia, Evelyne has had a helicopter view of the growing place of LGBTI rights on political agendas and how all of this has filtered down in the
- [Q&A with our new Executive Director](https:/blog/qa-new-executive-director/) - On October 1, Chaber will become the next Executive Director of ILGA-Europe. As they get ready to step into those shoes, let’s take a little time to get to know them, where they come from, how their activism progressed to this moment, and what they envisage for ILGA-Europe and the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia in the coming years.
- [Strategic plan 2005-2008](https:/report/strategic-plan-2005-2008/) - Inclusion of Equality within the LGBT communities as a focus throughout - encouraging equality for all within the organisation and all its actions. Creating links between strategic objectives - enhancing the synergy of output from combinations of strategies in the attainment of objectives. Download Plan Here
- [Strategic plan 2008-2011](https:/report/strategic-plan-2008-2011/) - This Strategic Plan was adopted in October 2007 during ILGA-Europe’s annual conference in Vilnius and comes into effect from 1 January 2008. Download Plan Here
- [Strategic plan 2014-2018](https:/report/strategic-plan-2014-2018/) - We discussed how we can make sure that what we achieve over the next five years will get us closer to making our vision of the world a reality. Download Plan Here
- [Strategic Framework 2019-2023](https:/report/strategic-framework-2019-2023/) - For a long time at ILGA-Europe there was a sense that we needed to be experts on a range of things, on specific topics, on a specific area of law, on specific types of capacity building, and so on. At the end of our previous strategic plan, what we really anchored at the core is
- [New Executive Director for ILGA-Europe appointed](https:/news/new-executive-director-for-ilga-europe-appointed/) - After a detailed recruitment process, the board of ILGA-Europe have announced the organisation’s new Executive Director. The board of ILGA-Europe have announced that Chaber, a previous Executive Director of the Polish LGBT organisation, KPH (Campaign Against Homophobia), will step into the role from 1 October. They have also worked as ILGA-Europe’s Finance Director for the
- [How attacks on Pride are jeopardising Turkey’s hopes for accession to the EU](https:/blog/attacks-pride-jeopardising-turkey-accession-eu/) - After the detention of 241 individuals at 11 Pride events this summer, the Turkish government must understand that respecting the rule of law and fundamental rights, including those of LGBTI people, is a precondition for becoming an EU member state.
- [From numbers to stories: How LGBTI activists can use data visualisation](https:/blog/lgbti-activists-data-visualisation/) - In our last Skills Boost session, over 70 LGBTI activists learnt how to find and tell a story from the data that speaks about their own work. Take a look at the impressive charts developed as part of the session and learn more about how to use data visualisation in your daily communications.
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Migrant and Racial, Ethnic and Religious Minorities Analysis](https:/report/intersections-migrant-racial-ethnic-religious-minorities-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [New draft law in Hungary seeks to exculde trans women from pension benefits](https:/news/new-draft-law-in-hungary-seeks-to-exculde-trans-women-from-pension-benefits/) - Joint letter to President von der Leyen expressing concern at the introduction of a new bill to further curtail the rights of transgender people in Hungary
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Trans and Non-binary Analysis](https:/report/intersections-trans-non-binary-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Come Out 2019](https:/campaign/come-out-2019/) - The 2019 European Parliament elections come in an increasingly polarised social and political climate. Human rights, in particular, the human rights of LGBTI people, are facing a forceful challenge. ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Europe Map has shown much progress in the legal and policy situation for LGBTI people across Europe in recent decades. However, increasingly, progress in some The 2019 European Parliament elections come in an increasingly polarised social and political climate. Human rights, in particular, the human rights of LGBTI people, are facing a forceful challenge.
- [Statement on today’s vote to ban legal gender recognition in Russia](https:/news/statement-on-todays-vote-to-ban-legal-gender-recognition-in-russia/) - ILGA-Europe issue this public statement to express our support to and solidarity with trans and gender diverse people in Russia in the light of the recent legislative developments that severely infringe upon their human rights. A proposed bill, passed in the third reading at the Russian Duma on July 14[1], introduces a comprehensive ban on
- [The ways we’re working with private companies this Pride season](https:/blog/ways-working-private-companies-pride/) - This year, as we do every year, ILGA-Europe have worked with private companies who wish to support our work. But we don’t take every offer that comes our way. Here’s they why, how and what when it comes to partnering with corporates to enhance our vital work with activist organisations across Europe!
- [Monitoring Pride in Turkey 2023](https:/blog/monitoring-pride-turkey-2023/) - A month after the Turkish elections, for which the winner, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan scapegoated LGBTI people, activists and allies have been rallying at Pride marches across the country. In this blog, we present an up-to-date account of the latest events, as reported by LGBTI activists on the ground in Turkey.
- [Rainbow Digest June 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-june-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 333. June 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New podcast episode exploring the Rainbow Map Get your own Revolut rainbow card in support of ILGA-Europe Bodily integrity Iceland bans conversion practices Data collection New
- [The European Equality Fundraiser 2023: Photo Essay](https:/blog/equality-fundraiser-2023-photo-essay/) - Our Equality Fundraiser on June 29 was an evening of unity, reflection and celebration of the power of activism as over 200 participants gathered in Brussels to support LGBTI rights in Europe and Central Asia. Petra De Sutter, Belgium’s Vice Prime Minister, was the guest of honour. Drag artist Mocca Bonè, the Mow Quartet and DJ Eliana brought the entertainment, and the focus was on how everyone can play their part in ensuring equality amid the current backlash on LGBTI rights and lives.
- [Bringing change in turbulent times: A call for applications for LGBTI groups in Poland](https:/news/bringing-change-in-turbulent-times-a-call-for-applications-for-lgbti-groups-in-poland/) - What is this programme about and why are we launching it? ILGA-Europe invites applications from LGBTI organisations and groups in Poland that see a concrete opportunity to propel their agendas and the work of the LGBTI movement in the country, and have a clear practical idea how to seize this opportunity but have been lacking
- [Why are LGBTI activists such fierce defenders of democracy?](https:/blog/lgbti-activists-fierce-defenders-democracy/) - At the recent Democracy Alive conference in Brussels, our Executive Director, Evelyne Paradis spoke about the DNA that drives LGBTI activists in a Europe where there’s a mistaken assumption that everyone has access to democracy.
- [Our municipalities are the ultimate game changers for LGBTI equality](https:/blog/municipalities-game-changers-lgbti-equality/) - Equality advocates strive to influence positive change at national levels, but it’s in our towns, villages and cities where these changes are experienced.
- [Health4LGBTI: Reducing health inequalities experienced by LGBTI people](https:/campaign/health4lgbti-reducing-health-inequalities-experienced-by-lgbti-people/) - Health4LGBTI is an EU funded pilot project aiming at reducing health inequalities experienced by LGBTI people. It has been implemented between March 2016 and March 2018. ILGA-Europe was part of the Consortium that under a service contract with the European Commission has explored the health needs and challenges faced by LGBTI people and analysed the
- [The Frontline: The World Cup Rainbow Divide](https:/podcast/the-world-cup-rainbow-divide/) - This episode of our podcast, The Frontline deep-dives into the Qatar World Cup 2022 ‘One Love’ armband controversy and what it means for the LGBTI movement
- [The Frontline: Trans Inclusion in the Women's Movement](https:/podcast/the-frontline-trans-inclusion-in-the-womens-movement/) - All too often we hear about exclusionary forces, or the voices of those who seek to exclude trans women from the women’s movement, but does this represent the truth?
- [The Frontline: The Rainbow Map - Behind the Ranking](https:/podcast/the-frontline-the-rainbow-map-behind-the-ranking/) - Released every May since 2009, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map ranks the legal and policy situation for LGBTI people in all 49 European countries, on a scale between 0% (gross violations of human rights, discrimination) and 100% (respect of human rights, full equality). This year there was much movement on the map, with Malta holding the
- [Rainbow Digest May 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-may-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 332. May 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map and Index 2023 is launched New call for applications for LGBTI groups in Poland New briefing on intersex people published Join the second session
- [Which countries are pushing to end discrimination in blood donation?](https:/blog/countries-end-discrimination-blood-donation/) - For decades, men who have sex with men have been barred from donating blood or subject to discriminatory rules. Now, as both our Rainbow Map and Annual Review 2023 show, an increasing number of countries in Europe are dismantling these discriminatory practices. As European Public Health Week comes to an end, let's take a closer look at the countries paving the way.
- [2040 Looking back: Future Activism Interviews](https:/news/zine-future-activism-interviews/) - Have a look at ILGA-Europe’s zine of ‘speculative futures’ interviews, set in the year 2040, with powerful LGBTI activists from across the region.
- [Romania failed to protect same-sex couples, European court rules](https:/news/romania-failed-same-sex-couples-court/) - European court has found that Romania breached the right to respect for the family life of 21 same-sex Romanian couples by failing to recognise their relationships.
- [Trans and intersex rights at the forefront of positive change for LGBTI people in Europe, Rainbow Map finds](https:/press-release/trans-intersex-rights-positive-change-rainbow-map/) - Despite intense anti-LGBTI attacks in several countries, equality is still advancing across Europe, ILGA-Europe’s annual Rainbow Map and Index shows.
- [Benchmarking LGBTI rights: Behind the scenes with ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map](https:/blog/behind-scenes-with-rainbow-map/) - For over a decade, ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Map and Index has been an essential tool for benchmarking LGBTI people’s rights across the region. But have you ever wondered how it comes together? In this blog, we'll take you behind the scenes and show you the makings of our Rainbow Map, and how has it changed over time.
- [Intersex people are among the most vulnerable among the LGBTI population, study finds](https:/blog/intersex-people-are-among-the-most-vulnerable-among-the-lgbti-population-study-finds/) - A new report from ILGA-Europe in association with OII Europe finds that Intersex people experience some of the highest levels of discrimination and marginalisation of all groups surveyed in the most recent cross-European LGBTI study.
- [Rainbow Digest April 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-april-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 331. April 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe We’re seeking an Executive Director We’re looking for a new Strategic Litigation Officer Strategic planning process for 2024-2029 has started The 5 crucial elements to raise
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Intersex Analysis](https:/report/intersections-intersex-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Call to criminalise intersex genital mutilation in the EU](https:/news/call-to-criminalise-intersex-genital-mutilation-in-the-eu/) - ILGA-Europe are calling on the EU co-legislators to take a strong stance against intersex genital mutilation as a form of violence against intersex women and girls.
- [O.H. and G.H. against Germany ](https:/case-law/o-h-and-g-h-against-germany/) - Legal gender recognition
- [A.H. and Others v Germany](https:/case-law/a-h-and-others-v-germany/) - Recognition of trans parenthood.
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey – Youth Analysis](https:/report/intersections-youth-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Combatting Hate Crime: How can LGBTI organisations work with authorities?](https:/blog/combatting-hate-crime-lgbti-organisations-work-with-authorities/) - Tackling hate crimes against LGBTI people requires the cooperation of police authorities, but for different reasons this doesn’t always happen. In this blog, we share some ways in which LGBTI organisations can contribute to combating attacks against the LGBTI community, which are still on the rise across Europe.
- [ILGA-Europe publishes new guidelines to equip journalists covering LGBTI issues](https:/news/new-guidelines-journalists-covering-lgbti-issues/) - ILGA-Europe’s Guidelines for Journalists is a set of clear recommendations in the form of ‘do’s and don’ts’ on how to cover LGBTI-related people and news, for media professionals who seek to be up to date on representations.
- [LGBTI Fundraising Campaigns 101: The 5 crucial elements to raise funds effectively](https:/blog/lgbti-fundraising-campaigns-101/) - Do you want to start a fundraising campaign for your LGBTI organisation but are unsure of where to begin? We got you.
- [EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy – Second year implementation evaluation](https:/report/eu-lgbtiq-equality-strategy-second-year-implementation-evaluation/) - Two years after the publication of the EU LGBTIQ Equality strategy ILGA-Europe sets out recommendations to ensure strong implementation in full by 2024.
- [Hungary to be Brought Before Top EU Court For its Ban on LGBTI Content](https:/news/hungary-to-be-brought-before-top-eu-court-for-its-ban-on-lgbti-content/) - The European Commission has referred Hungary to the CJEU over its ban on the portrayal of gender identity, the change of sex and homosexuality to under 18s
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey – Older People Analysis](https:/report/intersections-older-people-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - Disaggregated data, which can look deeply into the lived experiences of marginalised people, is a key demand of LGBTI and other human rights groups. With this in mind, over the last year ILGA-Europe have been partnering with a variety of NGOs in the region to analyse the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and pull
- [Rainbow Digest March 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-march-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 330. March 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Our Executive Director announces her departure New call for project proposals: Addressing LGBTI homelessness in the EU New podcast episode on trans inclusion in the women's
- [Our Executive Director Leaving: ILGA-Europe Board’s Response](https:/news/our-executive-director-leaving-ilga-europe-boards-response/) - "Although we are deeply sad that we will have to say goodbye to Evelyne, her departure will also present an opportunity, both for the organisation and for whoever takes on the role. After having Evelyne as part of the movement for so long, and also leading ILGA-Europe itself for so many years, it came as
- [The infringement against Hungary: Behind the scenes](https:/blog/infringement-hungary-behind-scenes/) - As the deadline for member states to decide whether they will join the European Commission’s lawsuit against Hungary for its introduction of anti-LGBTI legislation fast approaches, we look at the vital work ILGA-Europe has been doing behind the scenes to bring this case before the EU Court of Justice and to bring countries on board.
- [Our Executive Director announces her departure](https:/news/our-executive-director-announces-her-departure/) - It is time for me to step down as Executive Director of this truly unique organisation that is ILGA-Europe, and to create space for someone new to come in.
- [Four questions to ask yourself before launching a crisis fundraising campaign](https:/blog/four-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-launching-a-crisis-fundraising-campaign/) - When a crisis hits, fundraising can be a constructive response and meet real needs, but it’s not necessarily always the right response. Here's why.
- [Bulgaria’s Supreme Court Rejects Baby Sara’s Bulgarian Citizenship](https:/news/bulgarias-supreme-court-rejects-baby-saras-bulgarian-citizenship/) - The application for a Bulgarian birth certificate for a child of two mothers, one of whom is a Bulgarian citizen, has been rejected by the country’s Supreme Administrative Court, despite an opposite ruling from the court of justice of the European union. Arguing that Baby Sara is not a Bulgarian citizen, the country’s Supreme Administrative
- [For good and bad: The trending impacts on LGBTI human rights in Europe and Central Asia](https:/blog/good-bad-trending-impacts-lgbti-human-rights/) - The most striking finding of ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review 2023 is a stark rise in the ferocity of anti-LGBTI hate and violence reported in Europe and Central Asia. But alongside this worrying trend, there are positive developments in areas such as legal gender recognition, public support, intersex human rights and civil society. Here are the key highlights.
- [Rainbow Digest February 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-february-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 329. February 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Deadliest rise in anti-LGBTI violence in over a decade, our Annual Review shows New call for projects working with the racialised LGBTI communities towards socio-economic justice
- [Statement of Solidarity with the LGBTQI Community in Ukraine on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion](https:/news/statement-of-solidarity-with-the-lgbtqi-community-in-ukraine-on-the-one-year-anniversary-of-russias-invasion/) - On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Today, we commemorate the year of resilience and bravery of the Ukrainian people fighting against this aggression, supporting their communities, and surviving the biggest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. This war has brought profound challenges to Ukraine, including to the LGBTQI community, which remains one
- [How we’re supporting LGBTI activists and organisations one year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine](https:/blog/how-were-supporting-lgbti-activists-and-organisations-one-year-after-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/) - The work in Ukraine is complex, dynamic and constantly evolving, but we have the resources and capacity to meaningfully provide targeted support
- [Deadliest Rise in Anti-LGBTI Violence in Over a Decade, our annual Report Shows](https:/press-release/deadliest-rise-anti-lgbti-violence-decade/) - 12 years into annually reporting on the human rights situation of LGBTI people, Europe’s leading LGBTI equality organisation finds that pervasive hate speech across the region has led to life or death consequences.
- [Why cancer is disproportionally affecting LGBTI people](https:/blog/why-cancer-is-disproportionally-affecting-lgbti-people/) - People are affected by cancer no matter what their identity is, but barriers in access to screening, prevention, and treatment puts LGBTI people at increased risk of developing fatal cancers. Keep reading to learn what can be done, so that no one is left behind in the fight against cancer.
- [Empowering LGBTI sex workers towards the full respect of their human rights](https:/policy-paper/empowering-lgbti-sex-workers-towards-the-full-respect-of-their-human-rights/) - In ILGA-Europe’s view, LGBTI organisations have a key role to play in fighting against stigma affecting LGBTI sex workers, both within and outside the LGBTI community. Empowerment, combatting exclusion, and ‘nothing about us without us’ – these principles are at the core of our new policy. Entitled ‘Empowering LGBTI sex workers towards the full respect of
- [5 reasons why sex workers’ rights in the EU must be protected](https:/blog/5-reasons-why-sex-workers-rights-in-the-eu-must-be-protected/) - If we want to protect the human rights of sex workers, consensual sex work must be decriminalised. Read why and endorse our letter calling on EU leaders
- [Our Latest Call for Project Applications: Video Explanations](https:/video/our-latest-call-for-project-applications-video-explanations/) - What kinds of organisations can apply? Any more questions? If you have any questions in the preparation of your project proposal please submit them via e-mail to grants@ilga-europe.org We will answer all of your questions via e-mail and then publish answers on https://www.ilga-europe.org/news/no-one-left-behind/ on 27 February and on 23 March, in order to share the information among all applicants. The closing deadline
- [The 5 largest attacks on the fundamental rights of LGBTI people in the EU last year](https:/blog/the-5-largest-attacks-on-the-fundamental-rights-of-lgbti-people-in-the-eu-last-year/) - We’ve identified key trends in the systematic attacks on the rights of LGBTI people across EU member states last year, and what can be done to counteract them
- [Funding to Meet Changing Realities: LGBTI Organisations on the State of Funding in Europe and Central Asia](https:/report/funding-to-meet-changing-realities-lgbti-organisations-on-the-state-of-funding-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - Funding to Meet Changing RealitiesDownload Presentation of the ResultsDownload
- [Rainbow Digest January 2023](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-january-2023/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 328. January 2023. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New report on rule of law in the EU Join our team as a new Advocacy Officer Apply for the consultancy to conduct legal research on
- [After Polish Case, CJEU Rules to Protect Self-employed Workers based on Sexual Orientation](https:/news/after-polish-case-cjeu-rules-to-protect-self-employed-workers-based-on-sexual-orientation/) - With EC infringement against Poland still outstanding, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that sexual orientation cannot be a reason to refuse or conclude a freelance contract
- [Poland Anti-LGBTI  Hate Timeline](https:/report/poland-anti-lgbti-hate-timeline/) - Over the past number of years, LGBTI people have come under increasing attack from ruling politicians, religious leaders and other public figures in Poland. This has come in the form of dangerous and false framing of LGBTI people as a threat to children, and as a threat to Christianity. We have created and will be
- [European Court rules against Lithuania labelling LGBTI-inclusive fairytale book harmful to children](https:/news/european-court-rules-against-lithuania-labelling-lgbti-inclusive-fairy-tale-book-as-harmful-to-children/) - European Court of Human Rights rules that labelling a book of fairy tales as harmful to children solely because of LGBTI content breaches the European Convention
- [The World Cup 'One Love' Controversy: How the Media Got it Wrong](https:/blog/world-cup-one-love-controversy-media-wrong/) - As the World Cup kicked off this year, the big news story became about FIFA banning of ‘One Love’ armbands meant to show support for persecuted LGBTI people in Qatar. But it created a dangerous “us versus them” narrative, says our Executive Director, Evelyne Paradis.
- [LGBTI Activism 101: Connecting with the Media](https:/blog/lgbti-activism-101-connecting-with-the-media/) - It’s important that the media explores the issues that affect our communities in a realistic way, but for many LGBTI activists, getting journalists interested can seem difficult, if not impossible. Our latest activism Skills Boost sessions explored connecting to the media. Here’s what our participants learned.
- [Watch: LGBTI rights in Europe & Central Asia in 2022](https:/video/watch-1-year-7-minutes-lgbti-rights-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - 2002 was a year of big challenges for LGBTI communities in Europe and Central Asia, but also a year of many victories that came from strong, resilient and passionate queer activism. In just seven minutes we chart the change
- [Rainbow Digest December 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-december-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 327. December 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New video on the last 12 months in 7 minutes New briefing report on the challenges faced by young LGBTI people in Europe New podcast: The
- [4 vital steps towards ending violence against racialised sex workers](https:/blog/4-steps-ending-violence-racialised-sex-workers/) - Racialised sex workers provided a cornerstone to the LGBTI movement as we know it today, yet the protection of sex workers is often overlooked when it comes to queer activism. To mark International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers on December 17, we look at key ways to better protect sex workers from violence.
- [It Shows That People Care](https:/report/it-shows-that-people-care/) - The report provides a guidance for LGBTI organisations on fundraising from individuals in Europe and Central Asia. ILGA-Europe and the Global Philanthropy Project have developed a fundraising guide, which includes an overview of fundraising, frequently asked questions, 10 case studies of LGBTI organisations raising money, and guidance and resources to start or improve your fundraising.
- [LGBTI organisations welcome EU parental recognition proposal with the best interests of the child at its core](https:/press-release/lgbti-organisations-welcome-eu-parental-recognition-proposal/) - EU-wide parenthood recognition is key in ensuring equal protection for all children in the Union, say ILGA-Europe and NELFA.
- [call for applications: ‘LGBTI Communications: Learning Journey Grants’](https:/news/new-call-for-applications-lgbti-communications-learning-journey-grants/) - Earlier this year, ILGA-Europe launched a new communications programme to foster stronger and more strategic communications across the movement. As part of this programme, we are bringing together a cohort of organisations that will work on developing their communications capacities with us and with each other. The programme combines grants and learning, which are equally
- [Our Annual Conference 2022: Photo Essay](https:/blog/our-annual-conference-2022-photo-essay/) - Our essay by photographer Marina Bandelyuk aims to give you a sense of the enthusiastic atmosphere, the great engagement, and the joy of being together as queer activists from across Europe and Central Asia in person once more
- [#WorldAIDSDay 2022: PrEP and Ending AIDS in the EU by 2030](https:/blog/prep-ending-aids-eu-2030/) - EU countries have set 2030 as the target date to end AIDS in their populations. The provision of the HIV prevention medication, PrEP, is key to achieving this goal. However, half a million vulnerable people in the EU have no access to the drug. On World AIDS Day, we look at what governments need to do to make PrEP accessible for all.
- [Rainbow Digest November 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 326. November 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Strategic communications grantees met in Brussels for peer learning Our Annual Conference 2022: Photo essay Bias-motivated violence Two more European countries added to annual report on
- [#TDoR2022: Two more European countries added to annual report on trans murders](https:/blog/two-european-countries-added-annual-report-trans-murders/) - This year, for the first time, Estonia and Switzerland reported the murders of trans people. In total, 2022 saw 327 reported murders of trans and gender-diverse people in the world as a result of anti-trans violence, according to TGEU’s Trans Murder Monitoring. Although TGEU has been collecting information since 2008, most trans murders still go under-reported.
- [How activism led the way forward to protect intersex children in Greece](https:/blog/activism-protect-intersex-children-greece/) - To mark #IntersexAwarenessWeeks we look into the efforts and experiences of activists in Greece, who worked for many months alongside the national government, resulting in the country becoming just the fifth in the world to ban intersex genital mutilations on children.
- [Rainbow Digest October 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-october-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 325. October 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2022 took place in Sofia between 19–22 October New funding program for data-collection on violence in Europe and Central Asia Ljubljana to be the
- [#IESofia2022: Daily Report, Saturday October 22](https:/blog/iesofia2022-daily-report-saturday-october-22/) - As our Annual Conference sadly wound to an end, over 300 participants enjoyed one last day of workshops and celebrated the election of the new ILGA-Europe board, before the Gala Dinner and one last dance together. Here’s a round-up of the final day!
- [#IESofia2022: Daily Report, Friday October 21](https:/blog/iesofia2022-daily-report-friday-october-21/) - We began the day imagining the future of collective LGBTI resilience, as part of the work of shaping the world to come.
- [#IESofia2022: Daily Report, Thursday Oct 20](https:/blog/iesofia2022-daily-report-thursday-oct-20/) - Our Annual Conference has well and truly kicked off in Sofia where hundreds of dedicated LGBTI activists from all over Europe and Central Asia are getting together to discuss ways forward for the LGBTI movement, under the theme ‘Shaping The World to Come’. Here’s what happened on the first day! Hello from sunny Sofia, Bulgaria,
- [Annual Conference 2023: Location Announcement](https:/news/annual-conference-2023-location-announcement/) - As we get ready to travel to Bulgaria for the ILGA-Europe annual conference in Sofia next week, we’re delighted to announce that the city for next year’s conference has been chosen.
- [Meet Denitsa from the Bulgarian organisation Deystvie, co-host of our Annual Conference](https:/blog/meet-denitsa-deystvie-annual-conference/) - Denitsa Lyubenova is co-founder of Deystvie, one of the three Bulgarian LGBTI organisations co-hosting the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in Sofia this month. Here Denitsa talks about the recent elections in Bulgaria and what the possible outcome will mean for LGBTI people in the country.
- [Meet Simeon from the Bulgarian organisation, GLAS Foundation, co-host of our Annual Conference](https:/blog/meet-simeon-glas-annual-conference/) - Simeon Vasilev, Chairman and Co-Founder of GLAS Foundation, one of the three Bulgarian LGBTI organisations co-hosting the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in Sofia this month. Here Simeon talks about the recent elections in Bulgaria and what the possible outcome will mean for LGBTI people in the country.
- [Meet Lilly from Bilitis in Sofia, co-host of ILGA-Europe’s Annual Conference](https:/blog/meet-lilly-bilitis-annual-conference/) - Lilly Dragoeva is the Executive Director of Bilitis, one of the three Bulgarian LGBTI organisations co-hosting the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in Sofia this month. Here Lilly talks about what it means to have the largest European LGBTI activism conference in her country.
- [New funding program for data-collection on violence in Europe and Central Asia](https:/news/new-funding-program-for-data-collection-on-violence-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - ILGA-Europe invites organisations and initiative groups from the region of Europe and Central Asia to join our program aimed to support the LGBTI movement in its Documentation and Advocacy work. This year we offer an opportunity to apply for funding to collect and document data on cases of violence against the LGBTI communities in Europe
- [Activists on Accession to the EU](https:/blog/activists-on-accession/) - Although achieving EU membership can take several years, even decades, the accession process can already have a positive impact in LGBTI people in a candidate country. We speak to activists in the latest candidates, Ukraine and Moldova, and from Montenegro, which has been a candidate since 2010.
- [Rainbow Digest: September 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-september-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 324. September 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe New call for applications: ‘LGBTI Communications: Learning Journey Grants’ New briefing on lesbians launched New guidelines to equip journalists covering LGBTI issues We are looking for
- [The Frontline: Bulgaria and the Spread of European Anti-LGBTI Populism](https:/podcast/bulgaria-and-the-spread-of-european-anti-lgbti-populism/) - “Attitudes towards LGBTI people are changing and changing fast,” says activist, Lilly Dragoeva from the Sofia-based Billitis Foundation, in this episode of The Frontline, which delves into the current situation in Bulgaria, a country we don’t often hear about as Poland and Hungary’s governmental persecution of LGBTI people grabs the headlines. There may not be
- [The Frontline: Countering the Rise of State LGBT-phobia in Poland](https:/podcast/countering-the-rise-of-state-lgbt-phobia-in-poland/) - We talk to Polish activist Slava Melnyk from KPH (Campaign Against Homophobia) about how the situation has come to a head in the aftermath of the re-election of far-right President, Andrzej Duda. David Socha, a young gay man living in the city of Pulawy, which has been designated one of Poland’s LGBT-free Zones, tells us
- [The Frontline: 2020 - The EU & LGBTI Equality in an Extraordinary Year](https:/podcast/2020-the-eu-lgbti-equality-in-an-extraordinary-year/) - In March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic went global, we worried that equality would slip off EU agendas as lockdowns and an unprecedented economic crisis took hold. In this episode of The Frontline, we look back at the extraordinary year that was 2020, and the engagement of the EU in LGBTI equality issues, exacerbated during
- [The Frontline: LGBTI communities in Europe: Pushed to the brink](https:/podcast/lgbti-communities-in-europe-pushed-to-the-brink/) - Reporting from country after country provides a glaring clarification that progress which has been taken for granted is not only increasingly fragile, but particularly vulnerable to exploitation by anti-human rights forces. In this episode of The Frontline, we get an overview of the stark situation from ILGA-Europe’s Advocacy Director, Katrin Hugendubel. Executive Director of Transgender
- [The frontline: Confronting LGBTI Youth Homelessness](https:/podcast/the-frontline-confronting-lgbti-youth-homelessness/) - Our 2021 report, in association with Cyndi Lauper’s LGBTIQ Youth Homelessness organisation True Colors United, and the Silberman Centre for Sexuality and Gender (SCSG) at Hunter College in New York, explores the experiences of LGBTIQ focused organisations in Europe working in with young people who have experienced homelessness. Over 60% of LGBTIQ organisations surveyed for
- [The Frontline: Mapping LGBTI Rights in Europe](https:/podcast/the-frontline-mapping-lgbti-rights-in-europe/) - Every year, Rainbow Europe ranks all 49 European countries based on the laws and policies in each to ensure equal rights and protection for LGBTI people. Countries are ranked from zero percent to one hundred, with zero representing gross violations of human rights and discrimination and one-hundred representing full respect for human rights and equality.
- [The Frontline: Elif Shafak and the Power of Our Stories](https:/podcast/the-frontline-elif-shafak-and-the-power-of-our-stories/) - The author of 18 books of fiction and non-fiction, including The Bastard of Istanbul,Honour, and Three Daughters of Eve, Elif has come under fire from the Turkish authorities for writing about human rights abuses that its government denies. Her most recent novel, 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World, which tells the story of a sex worker in
- [The frontline: Queer and the Media: with Ben Hunte](https:/podcast/the-frontline-queer-and-the-media-with-bbc-lgbt-correspondent-ben-hunte/) - Ben Hunt's first year on the job as BBC LGBT Correspondent* has been an unprecedented one, with the rise of anti-LGBT hatred in Europe, marked by stark developments in Poland and Hungary. In this episode of The Frontline, Ben sits down with us to talk about the relationship between the media and LGBTI issues, why
- [The frontline: How LGBTI Activism Can Be Supported](https:/podcast/the-frontline-how-lgbti-activism-can-be-supported/) - #post_excerptIn this podcast episode, we’re exploring what it means and what it takes to be supported during the highs and lows of everyday activism.
- [The Frontline: The LGBTI Activist Wellbeing Challenge](https:/podcast/the-frontline-the-lgbti-activist-wellbeing-challenge/) - #post_excerptPodcast exploring issues of wellbeing that are becoming prominent in the LGBTI activist movmement
- [The Frontline: Empowering LGBTI Activists in a Changing World](https:/podcast/the-frontline-empowering-lgbti-activists-in-a-changing-world/) - To introduce our new series on empowering LGBTI activism, Bjorn Van Roozendaal from ILGA-Europe talks about the priorities of our work with activists in a world that’s going through enormous change, and what to expect as we explore the challenges are activists face in doing the work, and some of the key ways they are
- [The Frontline: Being an LGBTI Activist Today](https:/podcast/the-frontline-being-an-lgbti-activist-today/) - #post_excerptIn the first episode of our Empowering LGBTI Activists podcast mini-series we explore what it's like to be an LGBTI activist at this moment of enormous change for the world.
- [The frontline: Navigating Change as an LGBTI Activist](https:/podcast/the-frontline-navigating-change-as-an-lgbti-activist/) - #post_excerptPodcast exploring how change affects activists and activism, and exploring our relationship with change so that we can find our own compass
- [The frontline: LGBTI People and the War in Ukraine](https:/podcast/the-frontline-lgbti-people-and-the-war-in-ukraine/) - At ILGA-Europe we recognise that the war is not going to be a short-term situation for vulnerable people in Ukraine, Russia, neighbouring countries, and all countries in Europe and Central Asia that are and will be hosting displaced people. With our deep and nuanced knowledge of the human rights situation for LGBTI people across Europe How the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting LGBTI people
- [The Frontline: The Private Sector and LGBTI Equality - Mini-series Introduction](https:/podcast/the-frontline-the-private-sector-and-lgbti-equality-mini-series-introduction/) - With the war in Ukraine and the Russian threat to democracy it has intensified, now more than ever we need to be working together across many alliances to ensure that equality and freedom are at the cornerstones of European society. Our new mini-series was recorded before the war began, but with it’s deep dive into
- [The Frontline: Making the Business Case for LGBTI Equality](https:/podcast/making-the-business-case-for-lgbti-equality/) - Over the past few years, more and more companies have been engaging with LGBTI rights and equality, from putting inclusive employment policies in place, to celebrating Pride in their marketing campaigns, to speaking out in favour of laws that would support LGBTI equality. This provides some great opportunities for activist organisations, but it’s not all
- [The Frontline: How Businesses Can Support LGBTI Equality](https:/podcast/how-business-can-support-lgbti-equality/) - In this, the second episode of our new mini-series exploring the opportunities and challenges that come with businesses supporting LGBTI equality, we’re taking a closer look at how business can support LGBTI civil society. With us to talk about how to build partnerships with business in contexts and countries requiring different responses, from advocacy to campaigns,
- [The Frontline: Working Alongside Businesses to Shift Attitudes](https:/podcast/working-alongside-businesses-to-shift-attitudes/) - We’re looking at this through the lens of one very successful partnership and campaign, between Mermaids, a UK organisation helping trans, nonbinary and gender diverse children, young people and their families, and the coffee giant, Starbucks. With us to talk about the #WhatsYourName campaign, and what it means in terms of opportunities for partnerships between
- [Equality for lesbians and gay men- a relevant issue in EU accession process](https:/report/equality-for-lesbians-and-gay-men-a-relevant-issue-in-eu-accession-process/) - This report, from 2001, maps the legal and social situation of lesbians and gay men in 13 candidate countries to EU accession. Three years after the publication of the “Equality Report” on the situation of lesbians and gay men in the EU Member States, ILGA-Europe has produced the current report, “Equality for Lesbians and Gay Men - A Relevant
- [Within Reach. Making LGBTI rights a reality in South East Europe by 2020](https:/policy-paper/within-reach-making-lgbti-rights-a-reality-in-south-east-europe-by-2020/) - This paper was composed by ILGA-Europe, on behalf of Sarajevo Open Centre, to inform decision-makers in both the EU and its accession countries in the Western Balkans about advocacy priorities regarding LGBTI issues in the region in the coming year. The situation for LGBTI people is at a pivotal moment in most accession countries. Much
- [Meeting the challenge of accession](https:/report/meeting-the-challenge-of-accession/) - Surveys on sexual orientation discrimination in countries joining the European Union. This report is a comparative summary of national reports written in ten countries (Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Romania). It highlights the violence and discrimination some people face because of their sexual orientation. The data and statements collected show that discrimination on grounds
- [ILGA-EUROPE’S SUBMISSION TO PROGRESS REPORTS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2017](https:/report/ilga-europes-submission-to-progress-reports-of-the-european-commission-2017/) - LGBTI ENLARGEMENT REVIEW 2017 This report reflects developments in LGBTI people’s rights in each accession country since October 2016, in particular in reference to recommendations identified by the European Commission in last year’s Enlargement Reports, as well as highlighting the key priorities that LGBTI organisations have identified for the coming year. As human rights more
- [ILGA-EUROPE’S SUBMISSION TO PROGRESS REPORTS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2018](https:/report/ilga-europes-submission-to-progress-reports-of-the-european-commission-2018/) - LGBTI ENLARGEMENT REVIEW 2018 The EU accession process has been, and continues to be, a driving force for change in the recognition of the human rights of LGBTI people throughout the region not only through the criteria that countries have to meet, but through the annual Enlargement Reports. Year on year the human rights of
- [ILGA-EUROPE’S SUBMISSION TO PROGRESS REPORTS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2019](https:/report/ilga-europes-submission-to-progress-reports-of-the-european-commission-2019/) - LGBTI ENLARGEMENT REVIEW 2019 In order to ensure an accurate representation of the developments relating to the human rights of LGBTI people ILGA-Europe and ERA, together with our member organisations in EU accession countries, have compiled this submission to the Progress Reports of the European Commission. This report reflects developments in the recognition and respect
- [ILGA-Europe's submission to Progress Reports of the European Commission 2020](https:/report/ilga-europes-submission-to-progress-reports-of-the-european-commission-2020/) - LGBTI ENLARGEMENT REVIEW 2020 In order to ensure an accurate representation of the developments relating to the human rights of LGBTI people ILGA-Europe and ERA, together with our member organisations in EU accession countries, have compiled this submission to the Progress Reports of the European Commission. This report reflects developments in the recognition and respect
- [ILGA-Europe's submission to Progress Reports of the European Commission 2021](https:/report/ilga-europes-submission-to-progress-reports-of-the-european-commission-2021/) - LGBTI Enlargement Review 2021 Even with the rise of Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans and Turkey, the EU accession process continues to be a driving force for change in the recognition of the human rights of LGBTI+ people. The annual enlargement report process is a key moment to remind governments of the criteria that need
- [Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey - Lesbians Analysis](https:/report/intersections-lesbians-diving-into-the-fra-lgbti-ii-survey-data/) - In 2019 the European Fundamental Rights Agency carried out the largest ever survey of LGBTI people. We've dived into the data to pull out analysis on the intersections.
- [#BiVisibilityDay 2022: Discrimination and bi people at the intersections](https:/blog/bivisibilityday-2022-discrimination-and-bi-people-at-the-intersections/) - In our analysis of the data from the largest LGBTI survey carried in Europe, we’ve found that bi people, particularly those with intersecting identities, experience discrimination in large numbers.
- [Statement: EuroPride Goes Ahead in Belgrade Despite Calculated Obstruction](https:/news/statement-europride-goes-ahead-in-belgrade-despite-calculated-obstruction/) - The fact that EuroPride is taking place should not be mistaken as the Serbian government upholding its obligations on the right to freedom of assembly
- [Statement on the Ban of EuroPride Route in Belgrade](https:/news/statement-on-the-ban-of-europride-route-in-belgrade/) - ILGA-Europe are deeply concerned by the persisting attempts by the Serbian authorities to prevent the Pride March from going ahead
- [Empowering LGBTI sex workers – new position paper](https:/news/empowering-lgbti-sex-workers-new-position-paper/) - ILGA-Europe have launched a new position paper on the rights of LGBTI sex workers. Empowerment, combatting exclusion, and ‘nothing about us without us’ – these principles are at the core of our new policy. Entitled: ‘Empowering LGBTI sex workers towards the full respect of their human rights’, it outlines three key steps that we all collectively
- [Responding to the anti-gender movement](https:/report/responding-to-anti-gender/) - In the last few years ILGA-Europe worked on various fronts to better understand the anti-gender movement and its impact on public discourse and the lives and rights of LGBTI communities. Conservative and religious actors are collaborating nationally and transnationally against so-called ‘gender ideology’. Often referred to as the ‘anti-gender movement’, it is a growing coalition of conservative
- [Joint Statement: METU Pride human rights defenders must be acquitted at upcoming trial](https:/news/joint-statement-metu-pride-human-rights-defenders-acquitted-upcoming-trial/) - On 8 October, 19 LGBTI+ human rights defenders will return to court for the final hearing in the unfair trial they faced for organising a Pride march in 2019.
- [Sexual orientation is not a reason to terminate a contract with a self-employed worker, says Advocate General of the CJEU](https:/news/sexual-orientation-is-not-a-reason-to-terminate-a-contract-with-a-self-employed-worker-says-advocate-general-of-the-cjeu/) - Today, the Advocate General of the CJEU has issued an opinion in the case of J.K. vs the Polish public broadcaster company TP, stating that discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment is not acceptable under EU law.
- [Monkeypox: Why global equity must be central to contain the spread and how it can be achieved](https:/blog/monkeypox-why-global-equity-central-contain-spread/) - Over 18,000 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the EU since the start of the outbreak in the region in May. Humanitarian organisations, governments and institutions must join forces and put equity at the centre of their thinking so treatments and prevention measures are available for all.
- [Rainbow Digest August 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-august-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 323. August 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe Join our webinar on volunteer engagement Take part in our next Skills Boost on media relations for LGBTI activists Theme for the ILGA-Europe 2022 Conference announced
- [Skills Boost: Media relations for LGBTI activists](https:/news/skills-boost-media-relations-for-lgbti-activists/) - The next of our popular Skills Boost sessions for LGBTI activists will take place on September 14 (12:00-13:30 CET), giving you practical advice on how to make the most of media opportunities as an LGBTI activist, without getting overwhelmed. This will be an interactive Skills Boost structured around a ‘typical day’ for ILGA-Europe’s Media Officer,
- [ILGA-Europe strongly condemns President Aleksandar Vučić’s statement announcing a cancellation of EuroPride 2022](https:/news/condemns-vucics-cancellation-europride-2022/) - “Equality, justice and freedom are not matters that can be put aside when political and economic problems arise."
- [“If You Are Parent in One Country, You Are Parent in Every Country”: But still today a child can be stateless in the EU just because it has two mothers](https:/blog/if-you-are-parent-in-one-country-you-are-parent-in-every-country-but-still-today-a-child-can-be-stateless-in-the-eu-just-because-it-has-two-mothers/) - A baby born to two mothers, one from Gibraltar and one from Bulgaria, has become a test case at the European Court of Justice for the freedom of movement of rainbow families in the EU. Read on and find out how to join our campaign for parents without borders!
- [The shocking state of LGBTI children’s rights in Europe](https:/blog/the-shocking-state-of-lgbti-childrens-rights-in-europe/) - We expect all children to be protected from violence and discrimination, and to have access to appropriate legal protection, but in the EU the truth is far from this case, and LGBTI children are particularly vulnerable. Here’s why.
- [LGBTI activists create a Twitter storm for EU infringement procedures against Poland over so called ‘LGBT-free Zones’](https:/blog/lgbti-activists-create-a-twitter-storm-for-eu-infringement-procedures-against-poland-over-so-called-lgbt-free-zones/) - ILGA-Europe launched an-hour long Twitter Storm demonstration on February 11, calling on the European Commission to take infringement procedures against Poland, making the Polish-based hashtag #infringementNOW trend
- [ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review finds that LGBTI people and communities have been pushed to the brink](https:/blog/ilga-europes-annual-review-finds-that-lgbti-people-and-communities-have-been-pushed-to-the-brink/) - The ILGA-Europe Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation for LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia contains a stark message that progress which has been taken for granted is not only increasingly fragile, but particularly vulnerable to exploitation by anti-human rights forces. Read on for our 10 key findings.
- [How LGBTI activists can make terrific home-made videos](https:/blog/how-lgbti-activists-can-make-terrific-home-made-videos/) - Guest blogger, Richard Roaf, director of VideoRev and an expert in helping activists develop low-budget viral campaign videos, shares his best tips for LGBTI activists filming home-made campaign videos and the learnings from the ‘Skills Boost’ workshop he conducted for ILGA-Europe.
- [The lived realities of LGBTI people in every single EU country show that it’s not yet an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone](https:/blog/the-lived-realities-of-lgbti-people-in-every-single-eu-country-show-that-its-not-yet-an-lgbtiq-freedom-zone/) - The EU is now an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone, as declared by the European Parliament. This is great news, but real action must be taken to make this a lived reality for LGBTI people across the EU.
- [“I’m afraid for my family if the authorities find out about my homosexuality.” Criminalisation in Uzbekistan: Oliver’s story](https:/blog/im-afraid-for-my-family-if-the-authorities-find-out-about-my-homosexuality-criminalisation-in-uzbekistan-olivers-story/) - At this moment, Uzbekistan has a historic opportunity to decriminalise same-sex relations between men and provide better protection for LGBT people.
- [How the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child will protect LGBTI kids](https:/blog/how-the-eu-strategy-on-the-rights-of-the-child-will-protect-lgbti-kids/) - From committing to end intersex genial mutilation to improving freedom of movement for rainbow families, this new EU strategy is great news for LGBTI kids.
- [#TransDayofVisibility 2021: Ariadna’s story](https:/blog/transdayofvisibility-2021-ariadnas-story/) - “Hope is my keyword for the year.”
- [#TransDayofVisibility 2021: Shash’s story](https:/blog/transdayofvisibility-2021-shashs-story/) - “There is so much strength found in solidarity, now more than ever.”
- [#TransDayofVisibility 2021: Paulie’s story](https:/blog/transdayofvisibility-2021-paulies-story/) - “If we dismantle the gender binary, we will make life a lot easier for everybody.”
- [#TransDayofVisibility 2021: Seka’s story](https:/blog/transdayofvisibility-2021-sekas-story/) - “When we are connected, our voices are louder and more heard.”
- [The European countries fighting against ‘conversion therapies’](https:/blog/the-european-countries-fighting-against-conversion-therapies/) - France and Malta are the two single countries in Europe that have fully banned so-called ‘conversion therapies’, but they are not alone in taking active steps against this harmful practice.
- [Bogdanova v. Russia](https:/case-law/bogdanova-v-russia/) - The rights of trans people in prison
- [Webinar: Working with Volunteers in the LGBTI Movement](https:/news/webinar-working-with-volunteers-in-the-lgbti-movement/) - On Thursday, 22 September 2022 between 11.00 – 12.30 CEST, ILGA-Europe will organise an online event to discuss different approaches of LGBTI organisations in engaging with volunteers. The webinar will reflect on why engaging volunteers is important and often even necessary as part of a strategic community organising work. We will be joined by four
- [Rainbow Digest June 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-june-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 321. June 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe We are looking for a new Grants and Finance Officer We held our Equality Fundraiser 2022 We launched our brand-new website #UkraineLGBTI UN identifies LGBTI people
- [Theme for the ILGA-Europe 2022 Conference Announced.](https:/news/theme-for-the-ilga-europe-2022-conference-announced/) - As ILGA-Europe gears up in the organisation of our Annual Conference, which takes place in Sofia this October, the theme ‘Shaping the World to Come’ has been announced The theme for the 2022 ILGA-Europe conference will be ‘Shaping the World to Come’. This has been identified by the staff and board of ILGA-Europe at a
- [Progress in Legal Gender Recognition measures is slow, Council of Europe report says](https:/blog/progress-in-legal-gender-recognition-measures-is-slow-council-of-europe-report-says/) - Depathologisation, family rights and access to legal gender recognition for minors are among the key steps to advance the rights of trans people.
- [The timeline leading from anti-LGBTI Instagram posts to the “honour killing” of an LGBTI activist in Azerbaijan](https:/blog/the-timeline-leading-from-anti-lgbti-instagram-posts-to-the-honour-killing-of-an-lgbti-activist-in-azerbaijan/) - The cousin of LGBTI activist Avaz Hafizli has been jailed for his horrific murder. The trial was a travesty of justice, according to activists.
- [Rainbow Digest July 2022](https:/newsletter/rainbow-digest-july-2022/) - Help transform realities for LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.With your support we can do more. Make change happen here. No. 322. July 2022. In this issue... ILGA-Europe We are hiring a new Grants and Finance Officer We are looking for a consultant to conduct an inventory of SOGIESC case-law Bodily integrity Greece bans
- [How to build a fairer, healthier world during a global pandemic](https:/blog/how-to-build-a-fairer-healthier-world-during-a-global-pandemic/) - On 7 April, in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic, we celebrated World Health Day with the motto: “Building a fairer, healthier world”.
- [Why online resource sharing is the way forward for the LGBTI movement](https:/blog/why-online-resource-sharing-is-the-way-forward-for-the-lgbti-movement/) - 2020 proved to be a game-changer for LGBTI activists. Luckily we had been developing an online resource-sharing centre for a few years before COVID-19 hit.
- [Listen: Rainbow Family Rights in Europe in 2021 and Beyond](https:/podcast/listen-rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-in-2021-and-beyond/) - ILGA-Europe’s podcast The Frontline presents a brand-new mini-series looking at the many issues affecting LGBTI parents and their children across Europe.
- [Philippe Fretté v. France](https:/case-law/philippe-frette-v-france/) - Adoption
- [Siegmund Karner v. Austria](https:/case-law/siegmund-karner-v-austria/) - Tenancy for surviving same-sex partner
- [E.B. v. France](https:/case-law/e-b-v-france/) - Individual adoption
- [Schalk & Kopf v Austria](https:/case-law/schalk-kopf-v-austria/) - Same-sex marriage
- [M.W. v. United Kingdom](https:/case-law/m-w-v-united-kingdom/) - Social security rights
- [Stéphane Chapin & Bertrand Charpentier v. France](https:/case-law/stephane-chapin-bertrand-charpentier-v-france/) - Same-sex marriage
- [Genderdoc-M v Moldova](https:/case-law/genderdoc-m-v-moldova/) - Ban on demonstration / Freedom of assembly of LGBT associations.
- [Vallianatos & Mylonas v. Greece, C.S. & Others v. Greece](https:/case-law/vallianatos-mylonas-v-greece-c-s-others-v-greece/) - Civil unions
- [Ladele and McFarlane v. UK](https:/case-law/ladele-and-mcfarlane-v-uk/) - Refusal to provide services
- [Gas & Dubois v. France](https:/case-law/gas-dubois-v-france/) - Adoption
- [Taddeucci and McCall v Italy](https:/case-law/taddeucci-and-mccall-v-italy/) - Residence permit
- [G.G. v. Turkey](https:/case-law/g-g-v-turkey/) - Transgender rights in prison
- [Association Accept and Others v Romania](https:/case-law/association-accept-and-others-v-romania/) - Rights to freedom of association, privacy and freedom from discrimination (Application no. 48301/08), November 2013 Find Court's decision here. (Inadmissibility) Association ACCEPT and others v RomaniaDownload This present case arises from the requirement by the authorities that ACCEPT Association (“ACCEPT”) provide details of its new members (inter alia name, profession, and home address) for publication in the
- [Update: The Rights of Rainbow Families in the EU](https:/blog/update-the-rights-of-rainbow-families-in-the-eu/) - The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled in two occasions over recent months that EU countries must protect the freedom of movement of rainbow families. This is a right all EU citizens should enjoy, LGBTI people too. In today’s blog, we bring you the state of LGBTI people’s family rights in different EU countries.
- [Sabalic v Croatia](https:/case-law/sabalic-v-croatia/) - Physical violence on ground of sexual orientation.
- [Oliari and Others and Orlandi and Others v Italy](https:/case-law/oliari-and-others-and-orlandi-and-others-v-italy/) - Same-sex marriage/ Civil union
- [Nikolay Viktorovich BAYEV and two other applicants v. Russia](https:/case-law/nikolay-viktorovich-bayev-and-two-other-applicants-v-russia/) - “Anti-propaganda” laws
- [MILICA DORDEVIC and others v. Serbia](https:/case-law/milica-dordevic-and-others-v-serbia/) - Ban on Belgrade Pride marches
- [MC & AC v. Romania](https:/case-law/mc-ac-v-romania/) - Violent attack against LGBTI individuals
- [A.E. v. Finland](https:/case-law/a-e-v-finland/) - Asylum
- [M.E. v. Sweden](https:/case-law/m-e-v-sweden/) - Asylum
- [O.M. v. Hungary](https:/case-law/o-m-v-hungary/) - Arbitrary detention
- [DK v. Croatia](https:/case-law/dk-v-croatia/) - Ill-treatment by police officers
- [A.T. v. Sweden](https:/case-law/a-t-v-sweden/) - Asylum
- [A.P. v. France, Garçon v. France, and Nicot v. France](https:/case-law/a-p-v-france-garcon-v-france-and-nicot-v-france/) - Legal gender recognition
- [M.B. v Spain](https:/case-law/m-b-v-spain/) - Asylum
- [Nikolay Alekseyev and Movement for Marriage Equality against Russia](https:/case-law/nikolay-alekseyev-and-movement-for-marriage-equality-against-russia/) - Freedom of association
- [X. v. Russia](https:/case-law/x-v-russia/) - Name change request by transgender woman
- [P. v. Ukraine](https:/case-law/p-v-ukraine/) - Intersex (Legal gender recognition)
- [O.S. v Switzerland](https:/case-law/o-s-v-switzerland/) - Asylum/ arbitrary refoulement
- [M.T. v. France](https:/case-law/m-t-v-france/) - Refusal to grant asylum/ Risk of persecution based on sexual orientation
- [Electra Leda Koutra and Anastasia Katzaki v. Greece](https:/case-law/electra-leda-koutra-and-anastasia-katzaki-v-greece/) - Detention and mistreatment of transgender sex workers and their lawyer
- [E.S. v. Spain](https:/case-law/e-s-v-spain/) - Asylum
- [X. v. the FYR of Macedonia](https:/case-law/x-v-the-fyr-of-macedonia/) - X. v. the FYR of Macedonia
- [Y.P. v. Russia](https:/case-law/y-p-v-russia/) - LGR, civil status and birth certificate
- [Charron & Merle-Montet v. France](https:/case-law/charron-merle-montet-v-france/) - Access to MAP
- [Beizaras and Levickas v. Lithuania](https:/case-law/beizaras-and-levickas-v-lithuania/) - Online hate speech
- [Rana v. Hungary](https:/case-law/rana-v-hungary/) - Change of name and gender of Iranian refugee
- [Solmaz v. Turkey](https:/case-law/solmaz-v-turkey/) - Discrimination on the ground of gender identity
- [R.L. against Russia and P.O. against Russia](https:/case-law/r-l-against-russia-and-p-o-against-russia/) - Restricted access to LGR
- [Minasyan and others v. Armenia](https:/case-law/minasyan-and-others-v-armenia/) - Incitement to discrimination/Hate speech
- [Iachimovschi v. the Republic of Moldova and 5 other applications](https:/case-law/iachimovschi-v-the-republic-of-moldova-and-5-other-applications/) - Violence against LGBTI people
- [Alekseyev and Others v. Russia​](https:/case-law/alekseyev-and-others-v-russia/) - Hate speech
- [X. against Romania and Y. against Romania](https:/case-law/x-against-romania-and-y-against-romania/) - Legal gender recognition
- [S.A.C. v UK](https:/case-law/s-a-c-v-uk/) - Arbitrary refoulement
- [A.D. against Georgia and A.K. against Georgia](https:/case-law/a-d-against-georgia-and-a-k-against-georgia/) - Gender reassignment treatment required prior to LGR
- [Maxim Grigoryevich Lapunov against Russian Federation ](https:/case-law/maxim-grigoryevich-lapunov-against-russian-federation/) - State violence against the LGBTI community.
- [A. against Azerbaijan and 24 other applications](https:/case-law/a-against-azerbaijan-and-24-other-applications/) - Violence against LGBTI people
- [Schlittner-Hay v. Poland](https:/case-law/schlittner-hay-v-poland/) - Rainbow families and children rights
- [A.D.-K. & Others v. Poland](https:/case-law/a-d-k-others-v-poland/) - Adoption
- [Armine Oganezova against Armenia](https:/case-law/armine-oganezova-against-armenia/) - Hate speech and violence against LGBTI people.
- [B and C v Switzerland](https:/case-law/b-and-c-v-switzerland/) - Asylum/ arbitrary refoulement
- [Y. v France](https:/case-law/y-v-france/) - Recognition of non-binary identities. Submitted jointly by ILGA-Europe, OII Europe, and C.I.A. (Collectif intersexes et allié-e-s).
- [Buhuceanu and Ciobotaru v. Romania](https:/case-law/buhuceanu-and-ciobotaru-v-romania/) - Recognition of same-sex unions. Submitted jointly by ILGA-Europe, FIDH, NELFA and ECSOL.
- [V.D. v Russia](https:/case-law/v-d-v-russia/) - Asylum. Submitted jointly by ILGA-Europe, AIRE Centre, ICJ and UKLGIG.
- [Coman and Others v Romania](https:/case-law/coman-and-others-v-romania/) - Recognition of same-sex marriages in the context of freedom of movement in the EU through the prism of implementation of CJEU’s Coman judgment.
- [Macaté v. Lithuania](https:/case-law/macate-v-lithuania/) - Freedom of expression, warning labels restricting artistic expression.
- [A.B. and K.V. v Romania](https:/case-law/a-b-and-k-v-v-romania/) - Recognition of same-sex marriages in the context of freedom of movement in the EU through the prism of implementation of CJEU’s Coman judgment Submitted jointly by ILGA-Europe and AIRE Centre Find here the communicated case. A.B. and K.V. v RomaniaDownload
- [How you can help persecuted Russian LGBT+<br>activist, Yulia Tsvetkova](https:/blog/how-you-can-help-persecuted-russian-lgbt-activist-yulia-tsvetkova/) - Since 2019 this feminist and LGBT+ activist is facing up to six years in prison, is receiving death threats, and cannot leave her town in Russia’s Far East.
- [Rainbow families have the right to move and reside freely, EU court reiterates](https:/news/rainbow-families-have-the-right-to-move-and-reside-freely-eu-court-reiterates/) - The CJEU has stated that birth certificates issued in an EU country must be recognised across the EU.
- [Why our Equality Fundraiser was an essential moment of queer solidarity](https:/blog/why-our-equality-fundraiser-was-an-essential-moment-of-queer-solidarity/) - Our friends and allies joined us for an evening of solidarity with all funds raised going to organisations helping LGBTI people affected by the war in Ukraine.
- [Right now, just three European countries recognise non-binary identities, but others are pushing forward](https:/blog/right-now-just-three-european-countries-recognise-non-binary-identities-but-others-are-pushing-forward/) - M/F/X/Other: Do you know what non-binary gender markers can be registered today in Europe?
- [How well protected are LGBTI public events in Europe and Central Asia?](https:/blog/how-well-protected-are-lgbti-public-events-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - Here’s our overview of the state and protection of freedom of assembly for LGBTI people in the region.
- [Prides against Prejudice. A toolkit for pride organising in a hostile environment](https:/report/prides-against-prejudice-a-toolkit-for-pride-organising-in-a-hostile-environment/) - This toolkit is intended to provide ideas and information resources for those wanting to organise Pride events in a hostile environment. The need for it has been made clear by the intense hostility faced by many Pride organisers in Central and Eastern Europe. In drawing heavily on their experiences and successes, and matching this input
- [Pride Watch](https:/campaign/pride-watch/) - Get involved with ILGA-Europe's plans for Pride season! Join in with our PrideWatch social media campaign this summer. Freedom of assembly is vital – for all of us In many towns and cities, Pride marches take place every summer, without disruption. However, the overall picture in Europe, both inside and outside the EU’s borders, is
- [Turkey acquits 19 LGBTI+ Pride marchers, honouring fundamental human rights, domestic law, and international commitments](https:/news/turkey-acquits-19-lgbti-pride-marchers-honouring-fundamental-human-rights-domestic-law-and-international-commitments/) - ILGA-Europe welcomes the acquital of 19 LGBTI activists, charged with “unlawful assembly” for their participation in a peaceful LGBTI+ Pride march in 2019.
- [Revolut launch new rainbow card in partnership with ILGA-Europe](https:/news/revolut-launch-new-rainbow-card-partnership-ilga-europe/) - To celebrate Pride season across Europe, Revolut, one of the biggest FinTech communities, has released a new rainbow card for customers in the UK and Europe.
- [#LesbianVisibility: Data shows that lesbian equality is still a long way off](https:/blog/lesbianvisibility-data-shows-that-lesbian-equality-is-still-a-long-way-off/) - As #LesbianVisibilityWeek draws to a close, here’s why lesbian visibility matters every day.
- [A New Dynamic Has Appeared in LGBTI Rights Across Europe, Rainbow Map Reveals](https:/press-release/a-new-dynamic-has-appeared-in-lgbti-rights-across-europe-rainbow-map-reveals/) - As democracy in Europe comes under growing pressure, the annual ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map identifies steps forward on LGBTI rights in several countries.
- [Briefing Note: Securing access to border crossings for vulnerable LGBTI people in the context of the war in Ukraine](https:/report/briefing-note-securing-access-to-border-crossings-for-vulnerable-lgbti-people-in-the-context-of-the-war-in-ukraine/) - LGBTI people in the context of the war in Ukraine, like everyone, have many reasons to stay in Ukraine or to leave the country. Like their fellow citizens, LGBTI people are staying, supporting each other, providing mutual aid, and fighting against the Russian invasion. LGBTI people, however, face additional barriers to fleeing the country, including
- [Joint statement on Protecting Abortion Access in Europe](https:/news/joint-statement-on-protecting-abortion-access-in-europe/) - ILGA-Europe joins the Center for Reproductive Rights and many other organisations, calling on European decision makers to remove impediments in access to abortion
- [ilga-europe code of conduct](https:/policy-paper/ilga-europe-code-of-conduct/) - We are delighted that ILGA-Europe’s events draw such a wide variety ofparticipants and we are committed to the fullest possible participation and want to make sure that no one is put off by the actions, language and attitude of others. ILGA-Europe-Code-of-Conduct-on-Mutual-RespectDownload
- [Handbook on Observations of Pride Marches](https:/report/handbook-on-observations-of-pride-marches/) - This Handbook, published in June 2006, has been designed for people and organisations who are thinking of monitoring human rights abuses occurring during Pride marches. The human rights monitoring technique described here is the observation of marches by independent observers. The Handbook looks at different aspects of observing Pride marches. It explains briefly the principles
- [COVID-19: Tips for Online Management of Financial Resources for LGBTI Organisations](https:/report/covid-19-tips-for-online-management-of-financial-resources-for-lgbti-organisations/) - Covid-19 is having far-reaching consequences for LGBTI communities and organisations around the world. While you may currently be focussed on understanding what the immediate future looks like for your organisation and your activities, don’t forget to dedicate some time to thinking through how you are going to continue operating your finances and administration during this turbulent time.
- [Organisational development & design](https:/uncategorized/organisational-development-design/) - Creating and evolving organisations, groups, collectives and networks is at the core of social change work. There is no universal recipe for success here. A lot of this work is experimental and unique to each and every case. We are here to support LGBTI activists in creating and developing organisations, groups, collectives and networks that
- [Join The Hub, ILGA-Europe’s free Resource Sharing Centre for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia](https:/news/hub-ilga-europe-launch-hub-free-resources/) - Today we are publicly launching The Hub – ILGA-Europe’s free Resource Sharing Centre for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia.
- [Equality for All](https:/campaign/equality-for-all/) - The proposed Directive, if adopted, will extend the protection from discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation to the areas of social protection, education and access to goods and services. This Directive would eliminate the hierarchy of rights that currently exists in the EU by giving the listed grounds
- [Silver Rainbow](https:/campaign/silver-rainbow/) - What is Silver Rainbow? The campaign aims to raise awareness of the specific needs of older LGBTI persons and to share the best resources on the topic. How you can support Silver Rainbow: We will be sharing videos, an animation, an infographic and lots of resources (from members and partners) on our website, through Facebook
- [Children born intersex are at risk in most European countries. Here’s why](https:/blog/children-born-intersex-are-at-risk-in-most-european-countries-heres-why/) - ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map of the legal situation for LGBTI people in Europe has a brand-new category: Intersex Bodily Integrity.
- [Concern over Elósegui appointment to European Court of Human Rights](https:/news/concern-over-elosegui-appointment-to-european-court-of-human-rights/) - ILGA-Europe and other NGO's express concern over revelations about newly elected judge at the European Court of Human Rights, María Elosegui’s homophobic and transphobic publications and statements. The appointment to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of Spanish jurist and Professor of Philosophy of Law at the Faculty of Law at the University of Zaragoza,
- [Our Governance](https:/uncategorized/our-governance/) - Who are ILGA-Europe’s members and what is their role? ILGA-Europe is a membership-based organisation. Our members are 600-plus not-for-profit LGBTI organisations – national organisations, local branches or European networks. As part of the governance of ILGA-Europe, member organisations can: Send Delegates to the General Meeting Discuss and determine the strategy, the priorities and the policies
- [6 tips for LGBTI organisations partnering alongside a business in Pride season](https:/blog/6-tips-for-lgbti-organisations-partnering-alongside-a-business-in-pride-season/) - Today, more businesses actively seek to work together with civil society organisations, while these may find new allies in the private sector.
- [Stronger together as LGBTI activists: What I learned from the ILGA-Europe Conference, Prague 2019](https:/blog/stronger-together-as-lgbti-activists-what-i-learned-from-the-ilga-europe-conference-prague-2019/) - Stronger Together… what did this year’s ILGA-Europe conference theme mean to the 600 LGBTI activist participants who came to Prague in October? And if it is true that we are stronger together, how can we make it happen even more? Our conference reporter and former Executive Director of ILGA-Europe, Patricia Prendiville shares her thoughts, while alongside we share some of the wonderful images documenting this year’s gathering.
- [6 Things You Didn’t Know About Rainbow Family Rights in Europe](https:/blog/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-rainbow-family-rights-in-europe/) - European country has one thing in common: legal protection for LGBTI parents and their children is stalling.
- [No news is not always good news: the deadlock on LGBTI rights in Europe](https:/blog/no-news-is-not-always-good-news-deadlock-lgbti-rights-europe/) - There is a disturbing stand-still on LGBTI human rights. But what are the reasons for this deadlock and navigate more maps on LGBTI rights in the region.
- [#UkraineLGBTI Update: LGBTI shelters need urgent support, medication continues to be a major issue and more](https:/blog/ukrainelgbti-update-lgbti-shelters-need-urgent-support-medication-continues-to-be-a-major-issue-and-more/) - Here’s our latest update on what’s happening for LGBTI people staying in or fleeing Ukraine, the ways we’re working to help, and how you can urgently help too.
- [#LesbianVisibilityWeek: The situation for lesbian women in and from Ukraine](https:/blog/lesbianvisibilityweek-the-situation-for-lesbian-women-in-and-from-ukraine/) - Like all members of the LGBTI community in or from Ukraine, lesbians are facing specific challenges and needs. This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, we’re learning more.
- [Support for LGBTI People in Ukraine](https:/news/support-lgbti-people-ukraine/) - As is the world, at ILGA-Europe we are continually assessing the rapidly developing situation in Ukraine and the region, and in particular for LGBTI people. We are in contact with activists and other organisations working to support LGBTI communities in Ukraine and those fleeing, to better understand the needs and see what kind of support
- [Treasurer's report 2021](https:/report/treasurers-report-2021/) - It goes without saying, that even without the perturbations of COVID-19, both financial and organisational, the year was a period of complex work to secure diverse funding required to cover the work carried out throughout the region. With several grants coming to an end both in 2020 and 2021, including some being the sole sources
- [6 steps to effective LGBT advocacy, 2010](https:/report/make-it-work-six-steps-to-effective-lgbt-hr-advocacy-2010/) - It is primarily concerned with how and where LGBT human rights advocates in the domestic setting can employ international and regional human rights instruments to frame their arguments and achieve their advocacy objectives. Download Here Russian Version Turkish Version
- [Organising for change](https:/report/organising-for-change/) - Resources to support LGBTI community organising work Community organising is not an easy task, and LGBTI groups and organisations - sooner or later - struggle with such work. It requires determination, strengths, resources and leaders/ facilitators. In our experience, successful and sustainable community organising is a matter of vision and strategy, but it is also
- [Webinar: How to test your communications](https:/news/new-webinar-how-to-test-your-communications/) - Register to attend the interactive webinar on "How to test your communications: tools and experiences from the LGBTI movement". The webinar will take place on 29 June 2018 from 11 to 12.30 CEST. LGA-Europe will host an interactive webinar on message testing for LGBTI activists and allies. Register now to attend the webinar "How to test your communications: tools
- [Framing Equality Toolkit](https:/report/framing-equality-toolkit/) - This toolkit is a short guide to strategic communications, based on extensive research and building on the experience of activists and communicators from around the globe. It aims to provide a framework rather than a blueprint; helping you to ask the right questions rather than giving you the right answers. It’s designed to be helpful
- [Testing Your Communications](https:/report/testing-your-communications/) - This is a resource to help you test your messages. It is designed for campaigners who have little or no experience with message testing. When you communicate you usually have a good idea of what you want to say and the change you want to make. But how do you know it’s going to work?
- [communications needs assessment of the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia’ launch](https:/news/communicating-change-event-1200-15th-april-2021/) - You are invited to the activist launch of ‘Communicating for Change: a communications needs assessment of the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia’.
- [Communicating for Change](https:/report/communicating-for-change/) - A communications needs assessment of the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia, for donors to help create new grant opportunities to support communications efforts. In October 2019, we launched a survey to better understand how communications are currently being used, and the needs/capabilities LGBTI groups and organisations in Europe and Central Asia have for
- [The shocking truth about LGBTI asylum seekers living through COVID-19 in Europe](https:/blog/shocking-truth-lgbti-asylum-seekers-living-through-covid-19-europe/) - The COVID-19 pandemic and the political responses to it have hit already beleaguered LGBTI asylum seekers in Europe particularly hard.
- [How the new anti-LGBTI legislation in Hungary actually violates children’s rights, instead of protecting them](https:/blog/how-new-anti-lgbti-legislation-hungary-violates-childrens-rights/) - Orban claims the bill censoring communication about LGBTI people will protect children, but it’s an attack on children’s rights and the rights of LGBTI people.
- [What Pride Reminds: How anti-gender forces and blocks to progress on HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia are intertwined](https:/blog/what-pride-reminds-how-anti-gender-forces-and-blocks-progress-hiv-aids-intertwined/) - In moments like these, where even our former allies are using us to advance their own political goals, pride and its value become ever clearer.
- [5 ways you can help the Hungarian LGBTI community](https:/blog/5-ways-you-can-help-hungarian-lgbti-community/) - Here we list five concrete things you can do to support LGBTI people in the first EU country to introduce Russian style anti-propaganda legislation.
- [Queer and the Media: Talking to BBC LGBT Correspondent, Ben Hunte](https:/blog/queer-media-ben-hunte/) - We talked with Ben Hunte about the relationship between the media and LGBTI issues, why some stories get all the attention to the detriment of others, and more.
- [How LGBTI rights are being used for political manipulation in Europe, and why that’s something everyone should be worried about](https:/blog/how-lgbti-rights-used-political-manipulation/) - Commissioner Dunja Mijatovic has clarified that LGBTI people are being used as a political pawns by ultra-conservative leaders in more European countries
- [States’ Positive Obligations Under International Human Rights Law During The Coronavirus Outbreak](https:/report/states-positive-obligations-under-international-human-rights-law-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-evidence-requirements-to-hold-states-accountable-through-litigation-and-advocacy/) - Evidence Requirements to Hold States Accountable Through Litigation and Advocacy Certain areas of States’ positive obligations depend on whether the State knew or ought to have known about risks, actions or inactions resulting in human rights violations. It is therefore important to collect sufficient evidence as the violations are taking place to strengthen advocacy activities
- [Protecting the rights of LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees in the reform of the Common European Asylum System](https:/policy-paper/protecting-the-rights-of-lgbti-asylum-seekers-and-refugees-in-the-reform-of-the-common-european-asylum-system/) - With this briefing, ILGA Europe sets out how to ensure that the proposed EU directives and regulations will protect the rights of LGBTI asylum seekers, and respect their specific needs in terms of reception conditions, procedures and protection status. ILGA-Europe’s key demands: The new Qualification Regulation, the Reception Conditions Directive and the Procedure Regulation should
- [5 urgent things the EU must do to help to protect Afghan women, girls and minorities at risk](https:/blog/5-urgent-things-eu-must-do-to-help-to-protect-afghan-women-girls-minorities-risk/) - Since the Taliban have come back to power in Afghanistan, we are alarmed and deeply worried about the security of people, including LGBTI people.
- [Where are my rights? These essential maps chart the recognition of LGBTI people across the globe](https:/blog/where-are-my-rights-these-essential-maps-chart-recognition-lgbti-people/) - From sexual orientation laws in the world to inclusive churches in Europe, these charts depict the state of LGBTI rights and more across the world.
- [The stark situation for LGBTI rights in Eastern Europe and Central Asia](https:/blog/stark-situation-lgbti-rights-eastern-europe-central-asia/) - Hungary and Poland are not the only countries where political leaders are acting against LGBTI communities.
- [The Disturbing Inequality of Being Older and LGBTI](https:/blog/disturbing-inequality-older-lgbti/) - To mark International Day of Older Persons, we look at the worrying obstacles LGBTI people may face as they age in Europe.
- [How trans parents are better protected after European Court ruling](https:/blog/how-trans-parents-better-protected-after-european-court-ruling/) - The ECtHR has ruled in favour of a trans woman in Russia who was denied access to her children. This can benefit all trans and LGBTI parents in Europe.
- [EU LGBTI Strategy 2020-2024: Key EU legislative and policy initiatives for LGBTI rights in Europe and beyond - Proposal by ILGA-Europe](https:/policy-paper/eu-lgbti-strategy-2020-2024-key-eu-legislative-and-policy-initiatives-for-lgbti-rights-in-europe-and-beyond-proposal-by-ilga-europe/) - The policy brief presents concrete proposals of legislative and policy initiatives to be included in the EU LGBTI Strategy. EU LGBTI Strategy 2020-2024: Key EU legislative and policy initiativesDownload
- [Say Their Names: The trans and gender diverse people whose murders were reported in Europe and Central Asia last year](https:/blog/say-their-names-trans-gender-diverse-people-murders-reported-europe-central-asia/) - 2021 is set to be the deadliest year for trans communities since TGEU began collecting data. We say the names of those whose lives were cut short in our region.
- [What We Learned at Europe’s Largest Online LGBTI Conference](https:/blog/what-we-learned-europes-largest-online-lgbti-conference/) - Evelyne Paradis, Executive Director of ILGA-Europe reflects on the annual Gathering and what it affirmed for the movement at this time of momentous change.
- [#IDPD2021: Meet these powerful activists in the intersection of LGBTI and disabilities!](https:/blog/idpd2021-meet-powerful-activists-intersection-lgbti-disabilities/) - Dina, Ingrid and Louise are three LGBTI activists with disabilities based in different parts of Europe.
- [Non-binary gender registration models in Europe](https:/report/non-binary-gender-registration-models-in-europe/) - The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the different legal gender registration models which somehow cause a break in the static registration of gender as binary, and recognize gender identities as considerably more diverse as is understood under the auspices of the two categories, namely women and men. It focuses on
- [Obligations Of States In The field Of Human Rights In The Context Of Covid-19](https:/report/obligations-of-states-in-the-field-of-human-rights-in-the-context-of-covid-19/) - In times of emergency, International and European Human Rights Law enable States to derogate from their obligations and enter a different regime of legality; provided they respect some fundamental principles. The aim of this paper is to set out the strict procedural and substantive rules States must follow when entering a situation of de jure
- [Gay vs God?](https:/campaign/gay-vs-god/) - Breaking down myths about religion and identities of LGBTI people #GayVsGod “It’s a matter of Gay vs God.” How many times have you heard statements like this during discussions on religion and LGBTI issues? Or seen similar comments on your social media feed? From 4 – 8 April, ILGA-Europe will be taking a look at
- [Q&A with Mental Health Europe](https:/campaign/come-out-for-mental-health-qa-with-mental-health-europe/) - As part of our Come Out for Mental Health campaign, we spoke to our friends at Mental Health Europe about some of the challenges that LGBTI people face and how that can affect their mental health.
- [Good practices: TENI](https:/campaign/come-out-for-mental-health-good-practices-teni/) - Thank you to TENI (Ireland) for sharing your good practices with us as part of the Come Out for Mental Health campaign! “Our work on mental health has lots of different elements. When I think about TENI’s work with policymakers, it reminds me of the scaffolding you see when a house is being built. It’s not the finished
- [Good practices: Gayten-LGBT](https:/campaign/come-out-for-mental-health-good-practices-gayten-lgbt/) - Thank you to Gayten-LGBT (Serbia) for sharing your good practices with us as part of the Come Out for Mental Health campaign!
- [Good practices: Seta](https:/campaign/come-out-for-mental-health-good-practices-seta/) - Thank you to Seta (Finland) for sharing your good practices with us as part of the Come Out for Mental Health campaign! Eveliina, a Finnish cross-dressing senior, found support and meaningful volunteer work as a spokesperson for Seta's senior services. She emphasises how important it is for mental health to be able to express one’s gender as
- [Come Out for Mental Health](https:/campaign/come-out-for-mental-health/) - ILGA-Europe want to come out for mental health. #ComeOut4MentalHealth There are a lot of reports, statistics and analysis out there on the mental health of LGBTI people… but talking about it still seems like a taboo subject. ILGA-Europe want to remind our activists that there is so much love and potential support within the LGBTI communities. We
- [6 Ways Forward for LGBTI Organisations to be Inclusive of People With Disabilities](https:/blog/6-ways-forward-lgbti-organisations-inclusive-people-disabilities/) - BeLonG To, the leading Irish organisation for LGBT young people is on the vanguard of working on the instersection of LGBTI and disability.
- [Alarming new research shows how LGBTI people are affected every day by inequality](https:/blog/new-research-shows-how-lgbti-affected-inequality/) - Recent data shows that LGBTI young people perceive the labour market with fear and that most of LGBTI youth living with their families have experienced violence in different parts of Europe.
- [What has 2021 meant to the LGBTI movement in Europe? Listen to our latest podcast episode to find out this year’s highlights](https:/blog/what-2021-meant-lgbti-movement-podcast/) - As 2021 comes to an end, we have collected some of the moments, events and trends that have marked the year in the latest episode of The Frontline.
- [The EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy: What’s Happening One Year On?](https:/blog/eu-lgbtiq-equality-strategy-one-year-on/) - Just over a year ago, the European Commission adopted the first ever EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy. But how far has it gone in its implementation so far?
- [How Baby Sara and her mums have pushed forward the rights of all rainbow families across the EU](https:/blog/how-baby-sara-pushed-forward-rainbow-families-eu/) - When an EU country recognises a child and its same-sex parents as a family, all EU countries should recognise them as such.
- [6 positive developments and 6 worrying trends for LGBTI people in Europe](https:/blog/6-positive-developments-6-worrying-trends-lgbti-europe/) - Our Annual Review shows that there have been two very different sides to the story for LGBTI people in Europe and Central Asia in 2021.
- [Report on gender discrimination in education and financial services](https:/policy-paper/report-on-gender-discrimination-in-education-and-financial-services/) - Joint contribution by ILGA-Europe, Transgender Europe and OII-Germany towards the European Commission’s assessment of the state of affairs vis-à-vis gender discrimination in education and the provision of financial services Report on gender discrimination in education and financial servicesDownload
- [ILGA-Europe's position on the Victims’ Rights Package](https:/policy-paper/ilga-europes-position-on-the-victims-rights-package/) - On the grounds of previous submissions and policy documents, ILGA-Europe believes that the Victims’ Rights package to be presented in May by the European Commission should include measures aiming at: Reinforcing the existing EU legislation on the rights of victims by providing a clear definition of the concept of “vulnerable victim” that would include victims
- [Report on gender discrimination in employment and access to goods and services](https:/report/report-on-gender-discrimination-in-employment-and-access-to-goods-and-services/) - This joint ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe contribution is being submitted to the European Commission in view of the review of the implementation of Dir 2004/113/EC “in line with the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice on gender identity and gender discrimination” during 2011; and the review of Dir 2006/54/EC during 2012 as indicated in
- ["En-gendering the European Asylum Support Office"](https:/policy-paper/en-gendering-the-european-asylum-support-office/) - Recommendations for the integration of a gender perspective into the work of the European Asylum Support Office The current discriminatory and incoherent provision of protection across the EU and the lack of expertise on gender/sexual orientation/gender identity-related persecutions are putting individuals at risk. If the EASO is to ensure that the EU fulfils its obligations
- [Public consultation on measures for improving the recognition of prescriptions issued in another Member State](https:/policy-paper/public-consultation-on-measures-for-improving-the-recognition-of-prescriptions-issued-in-another-member-state/) - ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe jointly submitted input for a public consultation on measures for improving the recognition of prescriptions issued in another European Union Member State. Key concerns highlighted in our submission: We are worried by the fact that in some cases, trans persons were denied products on the basis that dispensers disapprove of their
- [Green Paper on the right to family reunification of third-country nationals living in the EU](https:/policy-paper/green-paper-on-the-right-to-family-reunification-of-third-country-nationals-living-in-the-eu/) - The European Commission should take into consideration the difficulties that are currently experienced by same-sex partners, trans and intersex people, and their children when implementing the current EU legislation and when formulating new policy initiatives to amend it or to provide Member States with interpretation guidelines. The European Union should adopt interpretative guidelines on a
- [Joint policy paper: Equality for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in Europe](https:/policy-paper/joint-policy-paper-equality-for-older-lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-and-intersex-people-in-europe/) - In the framework of the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, AGE Platform Europe (AGE) and ILGA-Europe have decided to focus on the situation of older LGBTI people in Europe. In a joint policy paper, the two NGOs suggest best practices and policy recommendations to help older LGBTI people going through
- [ILGA-Europe's response to the EC’s request for input regarding the implementation of Article 9 of Council Directive 2000/78/EC](https:/policy-paper/ilga-europes-response-to-the-ecs-request-for-input-regarding-the-implementation-of-article-9-of-council-directive-2000-78-ec/) - This submission, collated by ILGA-Europe, includes various concerns regarding the implementation of Article 9 of Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation. It also elaborates how the absence of class action and the NGO’s inability to pursue test cases without the identification of a
- [Position on combating homophobic and transphobic speech and prohibiting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence](https:/policy-paper/position-on-combating-homophobic-and-transphobic-speech-and-prohibiting-incitement-to-discrimination-hostility-or-violence/) - ILGA-Europe’s position is based on international human rights standards. It respects the principle of indivisibility of human rights and establishes no hierarchy between rights and freedoms, including freedom of thought, conscience and religion. It can by no means be understood as an attempt to limit the expression of different opinions in the frame of legitimate
- [ILGA-Europe’s key demands for the recognition of diverse families](https:/policy-paper/ilga-europes-key-demands-for-the-recognition-of-diverse-families/) - Position on partnership and parenting, adopted in October 2006, revised in 2014. ILGA-Europe strives for equality in law, public policies and practices relating to any form of partnership (including marriage, registered partnership and cohabitation) and parenting (reproductive rights, adoption, fostering and parental responsibility). ILGA-Europe particularly strives for the elimination of restrictions on the rights and
- [ILGA-Europe’s key demands for ensuring the enjoyment of the right to health and access to health without discrimination](https:/policy-paper/ilga-europes-key-demands-for-ensuring-the-enjoyment-of-the-right-to-health-and-access-to-health-without-discrimination/) - Position on the right to the highest attainable standard of health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people ILGA-Europe advocates for policies and laws that fully respect, protect and fulfill the right to health of LGBTI people. This implies not only negative obligations (prohibiting policies that violate the physical integrity of LGBTI people)
- [Seeking refuge without harassment, detention or return to a “safe country”](https:/policy-paper/seeking-refuge-without-harassment-detention-or-return-to-a-safe-country/) - A significant number of people applying for asylum in EU Member States are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or intersex (LGBTI). Some of them flee persecution unrelated to their sexual orientation or gender identity (e.g. their political activity) while others are at risk of persecution precisely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In both
- [Equality and full enjoyment of human rights for intersex people](https:/policy-paper/equality-and-full-enjoyment-of-human-rights-for-intersex-people/) - ILGA-Europe aim to achieve equality for intersex people and ensure they are protected against human rights violations, discrimination and violence based on sex characteristics. ILGA-Europe aim to include the needs of intersex people in all our work. One of ILGA-Europe’s key role is to contribute to raising awareness about the ongoing discrimination faced by intersex
- [A Marathon, not a sprint: how we’re responding to the invasion of Ukraine](https:/blog/marathon-not-sprint-responding-invasion-ukraine/) - Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the response from LGBTI organisations in the country, and in countries where refugees are landing has been massive.
- [Trans Day of Visibility 2022: Here’s what you absolutely should know about trans communities from Ukraine](https:/blog/trans-visibility-2022-ukraine/) - To mark this day, we commend the work trans-led organisations are doing as the war continues, and tell you about the current needs of trans communities.
- [Poland: All charges against LGBTI rights defenders charged for peaceful activism must be dropped, say Human Rights NGOs](https:/press-release/poland-all-charges-against-lgbti-rights-defenders-peaceful-activism-must-be-dropped/) - The activists face up to two years in prison for disseminating posters of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo symbolic of the LGBTI flag.
- [Call for Contributions: Violence and discrimination against LBTI women in sport submission to Council of Europe](https:/news/call-contributions-violence-discrimination-lbti-women-sport-submission-council-of-europe/) - We are working to prepare a short submission to The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the specific needs and struggles of LBTI women in sports.
- [LGBTI rights groups welcome judgement finding Romania in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights because of a lack of proper legal framework for legal gender recognition](https:/press-release/lgbti-welcome-judgement-finding-romania-violation-european-convention-human-rights-lack-legal-framework-legal-gender-recognition/) - Romania has been found to be in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights because its authorities present trans people with an impossible dilemma.
- [Watch a series of short campaign videos created by LGBTI activists](https:/news/watch-series-campaign-videos-lgbti-activists/) - Watch this series of short campaign videos created by LGBTI activists who got expert help to make easy, free homemade videos under lockdown conditions.
- [New legal barriers for civil society in Russia](https:/news/new-legal-barriers-civil-society-russia/) - For Russian LGBTI groups, along with the rest of the civil society in the country, 2021 started with the arrival of new barriers to their work.
- [European Court must rule in favour of a child at risk of statelessness and her family’s freedom of movement in the EU, say leading LGBTI rights organisations](https:/press-release/european-court-must-rule-favour-child-risk-statelessness/) - On February 9, the Court of Justice of the European Union must clarify that if you are a parent in one EU country, you are a parent in every EU country.
- [Turkish government steps up its attacks on LGBTI+ citizens](https:/press-release/turkish-government-steps-up-attacks-lgbti-citizens/) - We are alarmed to observe that in the past week the Turkish government has stepped up its systematic attacks on and defamation of LGBTI+ people.
- [Help us create a Twitter Storm calling on the European Commission to hold Poland to account for its treatment of LGBTI people!](https:/news/help-create-twitter-storm-calling-european-commission-hold-poland/) - On Feb 11, as the current KPH campaign draws to an end, we would like to create a Twitter storm to get the hashtag #infringementNow trending.
- [Finland violated rights of a lesbian mothers’ child by rejecting his asylum application, UN finds](https:/press-release/finland-violated-rights-lesbian-mothers-child-asylum-un/) - The UN found that Finland failed to consider the best interests of the child of a lesbian couple when assessing his asylum request.
- [CJEU rules in coman case that ‘spouse’ definition in free movement law includes same-sex couples](https:/press-release/cjeu-rules-in-coman-case-that-spouse-definition-in-free-movement-law-includes-same-sex-couples/) - In a landmark decision, issued this morning in what has come to be known as 'the Coman case', the Court of Justice of the European Union has defined the term ‘spouse’ for the purposes of freedom of movement for the first time. The CJEU judgment confirms that same-sex spouses of EU citizens are included in
- [The Coman Case: Q&A](https:/news/the-coman-case-qa/) - The Court of Justice of the European Union delivered a judgment today, saying that the definition of ‘spouse’ in EU law on freedom of movement includes same-sex couples. Here are some your questions about the judgement answered. So, what does the Coman judgment mean for EU law purposes? The Coman case is about the right to free
- [Europe’s leading LGBTI rights organisation calls on EU to act as Hungarian parliament adopts legislation censoring communication about LGBTI people](https:/press-release/europes-leading-lgbti-rights-organisation-calls-on-eu-to-act-as-hungarian-parliament-adopts-legislation-censoring-communication-about-lgbti-people/) - As Hungary adopts Russian-style anti-LGBTI legislation, the EU should use all instruments available to hold it accountable for clear breaches of EU law.
- [Hungarian Constitutional Court has annulled new rules prohibiting legal gender recognition](https:/news/hungarian-constitutional-court-legal-decision-gender-recognition-2021/) - The Hungarian Constitutional Court has annulled that the new rules prohibiting legal gender recognition shall also be applied to ongoing proceedings.
- [Join our webinar on community organising for older LGBTI persons](https:/news/join-webinar-community-organising-older-lgbti-persons/) - We invite LGBTI organisations, groups and activists involved in community organising to participate in our webinar on Friday, October 1 at 11 AM (CEST).
- [Guidelines Free Movement Directive](https:/report/guidelines-free-movement-directive/) - The goal of these guidelines is twofold. First, the guidelines are meant to assist organisations in monitoring national law in order to ensure that same-sex families enjoy the fullest protection in accordance with the Directive. Second, this document discusses how the provisions of the Directive can and should be applied to further advance the free
- [Opinion from European court: same-sex parented families should be officially recognised in all EU member states](https:/news/european-court-same-sex-parented-families-recognition-eu-member-states/) - CJEU's opinion says that Bulgaria’s lack of recognition for same-sex parented families cannot justify a violation of EU freedom of movement law
- [Survey finds that LGBTIQ organisations and homeless services across Europe are dealing with large numbers of LGBTIQ youth homelessness](https:/press-release/survey-findings-lgbtiq-youth-homelessness/) - A survey of 71 organisations across 32 European countries finds that over 60% have worked with LGBTIQ youth experiencing homelessness.
- [LGBTI organisations welcome European Court judgement in favour of trans parental rights in Russia](https:/press-release/european-court-judgement-trans-parental-rights-russia/) - The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of a woman in Russia who was denied access to her children because of her gender identity and transition.
- [International Women’s Day 2021: ILGA-Europe statement on gender](https:/news/international-womens-day-2021/) - We live in a world that is firmly based on a binary construction of gender, leading to structural oppression and discrimination of women in all their diversity.
- [With today's infringements the EU has clarified that member states can no longer act against human rights with impunity](https:/press-release/eu-members-no-longer-act-against-human-rights/) - With today's infringements the EU has clarified that member states can no longer act against human rights with impunity.
- [Joint Statement: Current priorities for an EU response to the situation in Afghanistan](https:/news/joint-statement-current-priorities-eu-response-situation-afghanistan/) - As European NGOs working on asylum and migration and Afghan Diaspora organisations in Europe, we are alarmed about the situation in Afghanistan.
- [Turkey acquits 19 LGBTI+ Pride marchers, honouring fundamental human rights, domestic law, and international commitments](https:/press-release/turkey-acquits-lgbti-pride-marchers-fundamental-human-rights-domestic-law-international-commitments/) - Leading European LGBTI rights organisation, ILGA-Europe welcomes the decision of a Turkish court to acquit 19 activists, who were charged with “unlawful assembly” for their participation in a peaceful LGBTI+ Pride march in 2019. Today 18 students and one academic who were detained, charged and prosecuted for their participation in a peaceful LGBTI+ Pride march
- [Open letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen](https:/news/open-letter-president-european-commission-ursula-von-der-leyen/) - We urge the European Commission to acknowledge the prevalence of the violence and discrimination against LGBTI people in upcoming EU hate crime initiative.
- [Time for a reboot on LGBTI rights in Europe as Rainbow Map reveals a disturbing stand-still](https:/press-release/time-for-a-reboot-on-lgbti-rights-in-europe-as-rainbow-map-reveals-a-disturbing-stand-still/) - As the 2021 Rainbow Europe Map reveals widespread stagnation on LGBTI people's rights, we are at a juncture when governments can choose the right way forward.
- [The United Nations has identified LGBTI people as a group specifically affected by the war in Ukraine](https:/blog/united-nations-identified-lgbti-people-group-specifically-affected-war-ukraine-recommendations/) - Working alongside ILGA-Europe, the UN has published recommendations for humanitarian actors working with LGBTI people affected by the war in Ukraine.
- [Keeping LGBTI people safe as the war in Ukraine continues](https:/blog/keeping-lgbti-people-safe-as-the-war-in-ukraine-continues/) - To mark IDAHOBIT on May 17, ILGA-Europe and UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, will host an event focusing on the rights of LGBTIQ+ people in and from Ukraine. Here, our Executive Director, Evelyne Paradis speaks to UNAIDS about the particular challenges facing LGBTIQ+ people caught up in war.
- [IDAHOBIT 2022: Rights of LGBTQI+ people in and from Ukraine](https:/news/idahobit-2022-rights-of-lgbtqi-people-in-and-from-ukraine/) - On the occasion of IDAHOBIT, ilga-eUROPE and UNAIDS are hosting an event focusing on the rights of LGBTIQ+ people in and from Ukraine.
- [Rainbow Europe Map shows countries pushing forward with LGBTI rights as democracy is confronted](https:/blog/rainbow-europe-map-shows-countries-pushing-forward-with-lgbti-rights-as-democracy-is-confronted/) - Our latest Rainbow Map shows steps forward in LGBTI rights in several countries while others continue to instrumentalise LGBTI discrimination to erode freedom.
- [ILGA-Europe welcomes a landmark European Court of Human Rights judgment on online hate speech](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-welcomes-landmark-judgment-online-hate-speech/) - The ECtHR found Lithuania’s failure to investigate online hate against a gay couple to violate their rights to private and family life and discriminatory.
- [Re-opening Accession Talks with the Western Balkans is Crucial for Protecting LGBTI Rights](https:/press-release/re-opening-accession-talks-western-balkans-is-crucial-for-protecting-lgbti-rights/) - Opening accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania is critical in protecting LGBTI rights, as stated in a letter sent to the Croatian Presidency.
- [Annual Review of the situation of LGBTI people paints a picture at odds with a widespread notion that in Europe the work is done](https:/press-release/annual-review-of-the-situation-of-lgbti-people-paints-a-picture-at-odds-with-a-widespread-notion-that-in-europe-the-work-is-done/) - Vulnerable people across Europe find themselves disconnected from the popular story of the region’s success in securing LGBTI rights.
- [#Drop33: Europe’s Two Largest Networks of LGBTI and Transgender Organisations call on Hungarian Parliament to Reject Attempts to Ban Legal Gender Recognition](https:/press-release/drop33call-on-hungarian-parliament-to-reject-attempts-to-ban-legal-gender-recognition/) - We call on the Hungarian Parliament to drop Article 33 of a legislative omnibus bill, which would deny access to legal gender recognition in the country.
- [Joint NGO Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Horizontal Directive](https:/news/joint-ngo-statement-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-horizontal-directive/) - Ten years on and nothing to show for the horizontal directive, say european ngo's On 2 July 2008, the European Commission proposed an important new anti-discrimination law. This horizontal directive could ban discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in all areas of social life, including education, housing, and
- [EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy – First year implementation evaluation](https:/report/eu-lgbtiq-equality-strategy-first-year-implementation-evaluation/) - The first ever EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy, adopted in November 2020, is a major step in the EU’s overall commitment and detailed efforts to ensure the fundamental rights of LGBTIQ people and fight discrimination. Many people welcomed the strategy, including ILGA-Europe, who noted in their press release that it marks a ‘qualitative shift from the European Commission
- [Commission includes LGBTI people in initiative to tackle hate crime and hate speech across the European Union](https:/news/commission-includes-lgbti-people-initiative-tackle-hate-crime-speech-across-european-union/) - The European Commission has put forward a legal initiative to extend the list of EU crimes with clear understanding that LGBTI people must be protected.
- [Top EU Court Recognises Relationship of Same-sex Parents and their Children Under EU Law](https:/press-release/top-eu-court-recognises-relationship-same-sex-parents-children-under-eu-law/) - In a landmark judgement, the Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that a child and its same-sex parents must be recognised as a family in all EU countries.
- [ILGA-Europe’s 10th Annual Review shows that as a result of the unprecedented events of 2020, LGBTI people and communities in Europe have been pushed to the brink](https:/press-release/ilga-europes-10th-annual-review-lgbti-pushed-brink/) - After an extraordinary year, Europe has been awoken to the acute fragility of the human rights situation for LGBTI people across the region, says ILGA-Europe.
- [Joint statement calling on the Parliament of Kazakhstan to protect trans people's rights to health and legal gender recognition](https:/news/joint-statement-calling-kazakhstan-protect-trans-legal-gender-recognition/) - We call on the Parliament to remove the age limit from their proposed amendment to the draft “Code on the health of the people and the healthcare system”
- [ILGA-Europe welcomes judgement from the Court of Justice of the European Union  saying that a homophobic statement on an Italian radio show constituted discrimination in employment](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-welcomes-judgement-homophobic-statement-italian-radio-show-constituted-discrimination-employment/) - In a judgment the CJEU held that statements made during a radio programme fall within the EU ‘anti-discrimination directive’.
- [ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map Points To Make-or-Break Moment for LGBTI Rights in Europe](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-rainbow-map-points-to-make-or-break-moment-lgbti-rights-europe/) - In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the annual ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map shows we have come to a pivotal moment for LGBTI people’s human rights in the region.
- [FRA’s 2nd LGBTI Survey points to clear need for decisive and immediate action by the EU](https:/press-release/fras-2nd-lgbti-survey-points-to-clear-need-for-decisive-and-immediate-action-by-the-eu/) - There has been little progress in the lived experience of LGBTI people in Europe over the past seven years, according to FRA's 2nd LGBTI survey.
- [Hungary rolls back legal protections, puts trans and intersex people at risk](https:/press-release/hungary-rolls-back-legal-protections-puts-trans-intersex-people-at-risk/) - We condemn decision of Hungarian Parliament to follow the government and restrict access to fundamental rights for trans and intersex people.
- [ILGA-Europe, TGEU and Transvanilla welcome landmark judgement from the European Court of Human Rights recognising the right of refugees to legal gender recognition](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-tgeu-transvanilla-welcome-landmark-judgement-recognising-right-refugees-legal-gender-recognition/) - The ECtHR held that Hungary breached its obligations by rejecting the application of an Iranian transgender refugee to have his name and sex marker changed.
- [Open Letter to President Ursula von der Leyen: keeping equality for all at the core amid the COVID-19 crisis](https:/news/open-letter-to-president-ursula-von-der-leyen-keeping-equality-for-all-at-the-core-amid-the-covid-19-crisis/) - Evelyne Paradis calls on the EC: "The response to Covid-19 is bringing so many vulnerable people in our society into focus, and we cannot look away."
- [Behind the smokescreen of anti-LGBTI rhetoric in Europe, there’s a groundswell of allied determination to tackle hatred, report finds](https:/press-release/behind-smokescreen-anti-lgbti-rhetoric-europe-groundswell-allied-determination-tackle-hatred-report/) - Amid a rise in official anti-LGBTI rhetoric fuelling a wave of hate crime in Europe, there is a growing institutional resolve to tackle hatred.
- [EU shifts gear with adoption of LGBTIQ Equality Strategy](https:/press-release/eu-shifts-gear-adoption-lgbtiq-equality-strategy/) - The publication today of a five-year EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy marks a qualitative shift from the European Commission.
- [Poland is violating the fundamental rights of EU citizens and blatantly disregarding EU treaties and standards](https:/press-release/poland-is-violating-fundamental-rights-eu-citizens/) - The European Commission and member states are duty bound to hold Poland accountable to EU Treaties.
- [Turkey: 19 LGBTI Pride marchers must be acquitted in forthcoming trial](https:/press-release/turkey-19-lgbti-pride-marchers-must-be-acquitted/) - Turkey must uphold its commitments, and dismiss all charges against 19 human rights defenders, prosecuted for their participation in a Pride march in 2019.
- [Join Us to Discuss the Results of ILGA-Europe Strategic Communications Needs Assessment](https:/news/join-us-to-discuss-the-results-of-ilga-europe-strategic-communications-needs-assessment/) - We will host a webinar on the results of the needs assessment that will inform our capacity building work and donor funding strategies in the coming years.
- [Join our next Skills Boost session on making graphics with free tools and no design skills](https:/news/join-next-skills-boost-session-making-graphics-free-tools-no-design-skills/) - Do you want to make better use of graphic design in your LGBTI activism?
- [We continue to be committed to our members and to the movement](https:/news/we-continue-committed-to-our-members-movement/) - We are living through a time of unprecedented uncertainty. We know that everyone is grappling with how best to respond to this rapidly changing reality.
- [How you can support the Polish LGBTI community against the "LGBT-free zones"](https:/news/how-you-can-support-polish-lgbti-community-lgbt-free-zones/) - What can be done to support the LGBTI community in Poland regarding the hate stirred through the “LGBT-free zones”?
- [Joint Statement: End hate speech and targeted attacks against LGBTI people in Turkey](https:/news/joint-statement-end-hate-speech-targeted-attacks-against-lgbti-people-turkey/) - We call on Turkey to respect, guarantee, protect and fulfil the fundamental rights of the LGBTI community without discrimination.
- [Open Letter to President Ursula von der Leyen: The European Commission must prioritise addressing police violence and structural racism in the EU](https:/news/open-letter-von-der-leyen-european-commission-police-violence-structural-racism-eu/) - We are concerned about the lack of reaction of EU leaders regarding police brutality against people of colour as well as institutional and structural racism.
- [Joint statement: The only just outcome is the acquittal of the METU Pride human rights defenders](https:/news/joint-statement-only-just-outcome-is-acquittal-metu-pride-human-rights-defenders/) - The only just outcome in the unfair prosecution of 19 human rights defenders for participating in a peaceful Pride in 2019 is their wholesale acquittal
- [European Commission and Council should refrain from approving recovery funds to the governments of Poland and Hungary](https:/news/urgent-call-european-commission-refrain-recovery-funds-poland-and-hungary/) - We are concerned that the European Commission and Council consider unblocking the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility funds to governments of Poland and Hungary
- [Anti-LGBT Hungarian Referendum is in Bad Faith, says ILGA-Europe](https:/news/referendum-hungary-3-april-2022/) - A referendum to be held during the Hungarian general elections carefully designed to force voters into siding with Fidesz, against the LGBTI community.
- [European Court Rules Against Armenia Inaction in Anti-LGBTI Hate Crime Case](https:/news/european-court-rules-against-armenia-inaction-in-anti-lgbti-hate-crime-case/) - The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that authorities in Armenia failed to protect an LGBT bar owner from homophobic attacks and arson.
- [The legal grounds for inclusive EU legislation against bias violence and hatred](https:/report/the-legal-grounds-for-inclusive-eu-legislation-against-bias-violence-and-hatred/) - This publication is about research on legal grounds and political arguments on hate crimes in the European Union. The legal grounds for inclusive EU legislation against bias violence and hatredDownload
- [Forced Out: LGBT People in Armenia](https:/report/forced-out-lgbt-people-in-armenia/) - The joint ILGA-Europe and COC report is the first of its kind to be published about same-sex relationships and LGBT people in Armenia. It explores identities, common human rights violations, the landscape of LGBT organising, health and HIV/AIDS, and relevant legal aspects. It also provides recommendations to the Armenian government, donors, LGBT activists and international
- [Toolkit for training police officers on tackling LGBTI-phobic crime](https:/report/toolkit-for-training-police-officers-on-tackling-lgbti-phobic-crime/) - This publication is about how to devise and implement training for police forces better to tackle LGBTI-phobic hate crime. Toolkit for training police officers on tackling LGBTI-phobic crimeDownload
- [Bulgarian Court Rules Baby Sara Must Be Issued Birth Certificate](https:/news/bulgarian-court-rules-baby-sara-must-be-issued-birth-certificate/) - A Bulgarian court has ordered city hall authorities in the capital city of Sofia to issue a birth certificate to the baby born to a same-sex couple from Bulgaria and Gibraltar, known as ‘Baby Sara’. The court’s decision was declared on Monday (16 May) follows a ruling last December by the Court of Justice of the
- [Polish public broadcaster TP in EU Court for Discrimination Against Self-employed LGBTI Person](https:/news/polish-public-broadcaster-tp-in-eu-court-for-discrimination-against-self-employed-lgbti-person/) - CJEU to decide whether the refusal to continue a contract of work with a self-employed Polish person on the basis his sexual orientation violates EU law.
- [European Court of Human Rights reminds Italy of obligation to protect same-sex couples](https:/news/european-court-of-human-rights-reminds-italy-of-obligation-to-protect-same-sex-couples/) - In the Orlandi and Others v Italy decision released today, the European Court of Human Rights has condemned Italy for failing to legally protect same-sex couples who married abroad. This judgment reaffirmed that Council of Europe member states have an obligation to safeguard the family life of same-sex couples. This means putting in place a framework for recognition 2018: European Court of Human Rights has condemned Italy for failing to legally protect same-sex couples who married abroad.
- [European Parliament concerned about pushback as it adopts report on human rights](https:/news/european-parliament-concerned-about-pushback-as-it-adopts-report-on-human-rights/) - Today the European Parliament adopted the Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2016. It included a call to EU institutions and bodies to continue efforts to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTI people. The first article of the report recognises and expresses concern about “the pushback against democracy, human rights and the European Parliament calls on EU institutions and bodies to continue efforts to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTI people
- [Freedom of movement and same-sex couples in Romania – coman case update](https:/news/freedom-of-movement-and-same-sex-couples-in-romania-coman-case-update/) - Same-sex spouses are included in the definition of ‘spouse’, for the purposes of freedom of residence of citizens of the EU and their family members. This is the opinion of the Advocate General assigned to examine questions on the right to free movement of EU citizens raised by Adrian Coman and his husband Clai Hamilton. In Coman Case 2018 Update: Same-sex spouses included in definition of ‘spouse’ for purposes of freedom of residence of citizens of the EU and their family members.
- [New report maps out what EU must do to protect civil society](https:/news/new-report-maps-out-what-eu-must-do-to-protect-civil-society/) - #post_excerpt2018 report from EU Fundamental Rights Agency maps out what European Union must do to protect civil society
- [Psychological tests should not be used to check credibility of LGBTI asylum seekers](https:/news/psychological-tests-should-not-be-used-to-check-credibility-of-lgbti-asylum-seekers/) - in an important development from the Court of Justice of the European Union, psychological testing has been prohibited as an assessment method for . These tests cannot be used to determine an asylum seekers sexual orientation. In a seminal judgment in the F v Bevándorlási és Állampolgársági Hivatal case, the CJEU ruled that psychological testing should not Psychological tests should not be used to check credibility of LGBTI asylum seekers says EU
- [Major survey on LGBTIQ youth homelessness in Europe launched](https:/news/major-survey-on-lgbtiq-youth-homelessness-in-europe-launched/) - A new survey aims to guage the experiences of European and Central Asian groups and organisations when it comes to LGBTIQ youth homelessness.
- [Joint letter on Poland to Commission President von der Leyen](https:/news/joint-letter-poland-commission-president-von-der-leyen/) - Following her State of the European Union speech, with KPH and Fundacja Równo?ci we wrote a letter to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 
- [ILGA-Europe is alarmed by Hungarian Parliament’s moves to abolish the national Equal Treatment Authority](https:/news/ilga-europe-alarmed-hungarian-parliaments-abolish-equal-treatment-authority/) - The Hungarian Parliament has tabled a bill that would abolish the Equal Treatment Authority, Hungary's most important equality body set up in 2005.
- [Turkish court postpones trial of 19 Pride attendees, infringing their right to fair judicial process](https:/news/turkish-court-postpones-trial-19-pride-attendees/) - The Turkish courts’ postponement is clearly infringing their right to a fair trial, and sending a worrying signal from the judiciary.
- [Joint committment to LGBTI people in and fleeing Ukraine](https:/news/addressing-the-vulnerabilities-and-challenges-facing-lgbti-people-in-and-fleeing-from-ukraine/) - On May 17, we and UNAIDS co-hosted an event. Panellists addressed how to better protect the human rights of LGBTIQ+ people staying in Ukraine or who have left.
- [EU Holds Firm in Face of Hungary’s Blatant Lies Surrounding Anti-LGBTI Law](https:/press-release/eu-holds-firm-face-hungarys-blatant-lies-surrounding-anti-lgbti-law/) - We welcome the European Commission's clarified commitment to the equal human rights of the people of Hungary and all other EU member states.
- [Joint statement: Dark day for LGBTI community in Hungary as homophobic discriminatory bill and constitutional amendments are passed](https:/news/joint-statement-dark-day-lgbti-community-hungary-homophobic-discriminatory-bill-and-constitutional-amendments-are-passed/) - We condemn the Hungarian parliament’s decision to adopt a law that will strip non-married couples of the right to adoption.
- [Policy Briefing on LGBTI Refugees and EU asylum legislation](https:/policy-paper/policy-briefing-on-lgbti-refugees-and-eu-asylum-legislation/) - LGBTI asylum seekers are often at risk of additional danger because of their SOGIESC during their journey and upon arrival in the country where they seek asylum, which can take the form of harassment, exclusion, sexual violence, or other forms of violence. Often but not always, they qualify as vulnerable persons with specific needs in
- [Equality for lesbians and gay men - a relevant issue in the civil and political dialogue](https:/report/equality-for-lesbians-and-gay-men-a-relevant-issue-in-the-civil-and-political-dialogue/) - This report maps the legal and social situation of lesbians and gay men in all 15 EU member states and formulates a series of recommendations to improve this situation. It is available in 5 languages. Published in 1998. Equal rights and social justice for lesbians and gay men have never been high up on the political agenda
- [After Amsterdam - Sexual Orientation and the European Union](https:/report/after-amsterdam-sexual-orientation-and-the-european-union/) - This guide, published in 1999, focuses on the implications of the Amsterdam Treaty in relation to sexual orientation discrimination. It is available in 6 languages. The Treaty of Amsterdam, which came into force on 1 May 1999, marks a significant milestone for lesbians and gay men in the European Union. The changes introduced by the Treaty include a
- [After the Framework Directive](https:/policy-paper/after-the-framework-directive/) - Combatting discrimination outside employment. This ILGA-Europe's policy paper argues that there is a clear need for the European Union to move quickly to complement the measures introduced in the area of employment with further legislation designed to prohibit discrimination in other spheres of life such as healthcare, education and housing. After the Framework DirectiveDownload
- [Families, Partners, Children and the European Union](https:/policy-paper/families-partners-children-and-the-european-union/) - ILGA-Europe's policy paper on how various aspects of EU law are impacting upon national rules relating to 'personal status' in its broader sense. This Policy paper is available in 5 languages. Issues such as marriage, partnership and parenting have been traditionally treated as falling within national legal competence and hence outside the powers of the European Union.
- [Rights, not crimes](https:/report/rights-not-crimes/) - ILGA-Europe's report on the EU's role in ending criminalisation of same-sex acts in third countries. This report looks into the role of the European Unions (EU) institutions can play towards countries which still criminalise consensual same-sex acts. The document first highlights that such legislation contravene international standards of human rights. In particular, breaches of the right to private
- [Guidelines Refugee Status Directive](https:/report/guidelines-refugee-status-directive/) - The Directive adopted in 2004 by the European Union sets out the minimum rules governing the award conditions under which of refugee status is granted. This new EU legislation, which defines criteria for being granted refugee status as well as the rights of people recognised as refugees, breaks ground by including specific reference to sexual
- [Register now for ILGA-Europe’s first webinar of the European elections series](https:/news/register-now-for-ilga-europes-first-webinar-of-the-european-elections-series/) - The European Elections are approaching at a fast pace, and our campaign activities are picking up speed!
- [Going Beyond the Law](https:/report/going-beyond-the-law/) - ILGA-Europe's report examines the implementation of the 2000 EU employment equality directive and identifies further needed action to achieve greater equality for LGB people in employment. The introduction in 2000 of the EU Directive prohibiting discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation represented an unexpected and much welcomed advance in the progress toward real equality
- [Social exclusion of young LGBT people in Europe](https:/report/social-exclusion-of-young-lgbt-people-in-europe/) - Young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people across Europe face discrimination and exclusion in their everyday life. They experience estrangement from family, bullying and marginalisation at school, which can lead to such problems as underachievement and school drop-out, low self-esteem and mental ill-health. These in turn have a negative impact on the capacity of
- [Accessing Health: Context and Challenges for LGBT People in Central & Eastern Europe](https:/report/accessing-health-context-and-challenges-for-lgbt-people-in-central-eastern-europe/) - This research project is the first of its size and scope has to be carried out among LGBT communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova and Romania. As such, the initiative is of groundbreaking importance and the data collected will serve to inform ongoing advocacy and policy work. The report presents the findings on
- [Going Beyond the Law: promoting equality in employment](https:/report/going-beyond-the-law-promoting-equality-in-employment/) - The first version of this document, published in 2005, explored the extent to which that promise had been realised. The current edition, significantly revised and updated, looks at the state of transposition of the EU Directive, discusses its limitations and weaknesses in ensuring equality of LGB people in the employment, as well as the experience
- [Forced Out: LGBT People in Azerbaijan](https:/report/forced-out-lgbt-people-in-azerbaijan/) - This joint ILGA-Europe and COC report is the first of its kind to be published about same-sex relationships and LGBT people in Azerbaijan. It explores identities, common human rights violations, the landscape of LGBT organising, health and HIV/AIDS, and relevant legal aspects. It also provides recommendations to the Azerbaijani government, donors, LGBT activists and international
- [How EU policymakers can play their part in essential healthcare for LGBTI people](https:/news/how-eu-policymakers-can-play-their-part-in-essential-healthcare-for-lgbti-people/) - For the last two years, ILGA-Europe have been working on 'health4lgbti', a project exploring the healthcare needs and challenges faced by LGBTI people. Sophie Aujean, our Senior Policy and Programmes Officer, explains why this work is so important. "I went to see an eye doctor and asked to be referred to as ‘he’. When I came, The healthcare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people is essential. Here's how EU policymakers can play their part in healthcare for LGBTI people
- [LGBTI activist attacked in Tbilisi](https:/news/lgbti-activist-attacked-in-tbilisi/) - #post_excerptILGA-Europe says Georgian authorities must respond after trans activist with Equality Movement is attacked in the Georgian capital of Tblisi
- [ILGA-Europe welcomes European Parliament resolution on free movement](https:/news/ilga-europe-welcomes-european-parliament-resolution-on-free-movement/) - The European Parliament today adopted a non-binding resolution, which urges the European Commission and members states to fully implement the Free Movement Directive. On the rights of LGBTI people specifically, the resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States (2017/2937(RSP)), inter alia: Encourages the Commission to take more resolute steps The European Parliament today adopted a resolution, which urges the European Commission and members states to fully implement the Free Movement Directive
- [Guide: COVID-19 Pro bono legal resources and support](https:/report/guide-covid-19-pro-bono-legal-resources-and-support/) - As part of our ‘Protect, Adapt and Rally’ package, please find below an overview of leading pro bono service providers and clearing houses that are offering their services to LGBTI organisations in finding solutions to the consequences of COVID 19 at the organisational level and other areas of LGBTI rights affected by the pandemic. Please
- [Overview of ILGA-Europe’s finances in 2021](https:/report/overview-of-ilga-europes-finances-in-2021/) - In the financial year 2021 ILGA-Europe obtained and recognised €3,322,339 in revenues, which is approximately a 6% increase from the 2020 revenues. The share of unrestricted funding increased significantly over the past years (reaching over €500k in 2021), while the amount of available core funds was increased or at least maintained through the period. The
- [If the New Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin’s Childhood is Anything To Go By, She’s Going to be an Able Match for the Far-Right](https:/blog/if-the-new-finnish-prime-minister-sanna-marins-childhood-is-anything-to-go-by-shes-going-to-be-an-able-match-for-the-far-right/) - Raised in a rainbow family, 34-year-old Sanna Marin will lead a five-party coalition headed entirely by women in Finland.
- [Integrating LGBTI inclusive Gender Based Violence risk prevention, reduction and mitigation in the context of war in Ukraine](https:/report/integrating-lgbti-inclusive-gender-based-violence-risk-prevention-reduction-and-mitigation-in-the-context-of-war-in-ukraine/) - The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in the need for immediate action to address the needs both of a significant population of Ukrainians fleeing the armed conflict, as well as for those who are staying in Ukraine. LGBTI people are often amongst vulnerable groups in crisis situations and specific attention is needed to ensure
- [Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia](https:/report/funding-for-lgbti-activism-in-europe-and-central-asia-comparing-priorities-lgbti-organisations-funders/) - This report provides a compelling challenge to assumptions about the funding landscape in Europe and Central Asia, with new data and recommendations for resourcing LGBTI movements at the forefront of progress and the frontlines of resistance. Comparing the Priorities of LGBTI Organisations and Funders In October 2018, Global Philanthropy Project and ILGA-Europe launched a new
- [Nobody Left Outside - a letter to Commissioner Andriukaitis](https:/news/nobody-left-outside-a-letter-to-commissioner-andriukaitis/) - 'Nobody Left Outside' a collective of organisations committed to working together to find solutions to improve access to healthcare for the communities we all represent, have written an open letter to the european commissioner for health & food safety, dr vytenis andriukaitis. As representatives of the communities most affected by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and TB,
- [European Court rules Medically Assisted Reproduction case 'inadmissable'](https:/news/european-court-rules-medically-assisted-reproduction-case-inadmissable/) - The European Court of Human Rights has today made an inadmissability decision in the case of 'Marie Charron & Ewenne Merle-Montet v France'. ILGA-Europe regret that the European Court of Human Rights has today made an inadmissibility decision on medically assisted reproduction (MAR) for a lesbian couple in France, and believes it is a missed opportunity to provide
- [Budapest court rules foreign same-sex marriages must be recognised in Hungary](https:/news/budapest-court-rules-foreign-same-sex-marriages-must-be-recognised-in-hungary/) - A judge at Budapest District Court has ruled that same-sex couples who have married outside Hungary have the right to their union being recognised as a registered partnership in Hungary. The judgment of the court reaffirms the right to freedom of movement and family life of same-sex couples. The ruling established that foreign marriages should
- [Ankara ban on LGBTI events continues as Turkish courts reject NGO appeals](https:/press-release/ankara-ban-on-lgbti-events-continues-as-turkish-courts-reject-ngo-appeals/) - The ban on public events organised by LGBTI groups, imposed by the Turkish state of Ankara's Governor in November 2017, has been upheld by Ankara’s 4th and 13th Administrative Courts. Two Ankara-based LGBTI NGOs Kaos GL and Pembe Hayat (Pink Life) had challenged the ban in court, initiating their legal action days after Ankara's governorship made
- [Finnish parliament votes to approve automatic co-parent recognition for female same-sex couples](https:/news/finnish-parliament-votes-to-approve-automatic-co-parent-recognition-for-female-same-sex-couples/) - When the Act comes into force, it will remove the need for female couples who have accessed fertility treatments to then go through the adoption process in order for both parents to be recognised. 122 MPs voted in favour of legislation to approve automatic co-parent recognition for female same-sex couples following fertility treatment. Currently, children
- [High-Level EU Group and List of Actions provide food for thought](https:/news/high-level-eu-group-and-list-of-actions-provide-food-for-thought/) - Today, representatives from EU institutions met with human rights activists in Brussels. Our Executive Director Evelyne Paradis was at the High Level Group on Non-Discrimination, Equality and Diversity, and shared her thoughts after this afternoon's discussions. "Over the past two years, we have seen how the European Commission's List of Actions for LGBTI equality have initiated important
- [Five easy things humanitarian aid actors should do to ensure LGBTI refugees of war are not left behind](https:/report/five-easy-things-humanitarian-aid-actors-should-do-to-ensure-lgbti-refugees-of-war-arenot-left-behind/) - The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in the need for immediate action to address the needs both of a significant population of Ukrainians fleeing the armed conflict, as well as for those who are staying in Ukraine. LGBTI people are often amongst vulnerable groups in crisis situations and specific attention is needed to ensure
- [Briefing Document: Ukraine war - LGBTI People in the context of armed conflict and mass displacement](https:/report/briefing-document-march-2022-ukraine-war-lgbti-people-in-the-context-of-armed-conflict-and-mass-displacement/) - The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in need for immediate action to address the needs both of a significant population of Ukrainians fleeing the armed conflict as well as for those who are staying in Ukraine. LGBTI people are often amongst vulnerable groups in crisis situations and specific attention is needed to ensure that
- [Briefing Note: Ukraine war: Temporary protection and LGBTI people in EU member states](https:/report/briefing-note-ukraine-war-temporary-protection-and-lgbtipeople-in-eu-member-states/) - Briefing-Note-Ukraine-TPD-LGBTI-rightsDownload
- [Briefing Document: Ukraine war - Medications needed by trans and intersex people](https:/report/briefing-note-ukraine-war-medications-needed-by-trans-and-intersex-people/) - The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has resulted in need for immediate action to address the needs both of a significant population of Ukrainians fleeing the fighting as well as for those who are staying in Ukraine. Within both of these populations, trans and intersex people can be found, and their unique healthcare needs must be
- [6 things you should know when LGBTI community organising](https:/blog/6-things-you-should-know-when-lgbti-community-organising/) - Are you an LGBTI activist who will be empowering your community as an organiser in 2020? Here are some key ways to make sure you get it right!
- [The inspirational voices of LGBTI activism](https:/blog/the-inspirational-voices-of-lgbti-activism/) - Watch our video interview with passionate intersex activist, Audrey Aegerter of InterAction Suisse, the first of our ILGA-Europe members from across Europe and Central Asia who talked to us about the great work they’re doing.
- [Latvia parliament rejects partnership legislation petition](https:/news/latvia-parliament-rejects-partnership-legislation-petition/) - Yesterday, the Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee of the Saeima (parliament) of Latvia, rejected a petition for introduction of partnership legislation which would recognise all unmarried couples, including same-sex couples. This is the second time the Saeima rejected such an initiative. Here is a short FAQ providing insight into the news, including reactions from LGBTI activists: I’m hearing
- [wedish Parliament to pay compensation for forced sterilisation of trans people](https:/news/wedish-parliament-to-pay-compensation-for-forced-sterilisation-of-trans-people/) - Yesterday, the Swedish Parliament took the historic decision that trans people who were forcibly sterilised (between 1972 and 2013) should be paid compensation. This is a worldwide first, and it is the result of a long fight from trans activists. Their initial fight was against the requirement that trans people must be sterilised in order to get their
- [Joint statement: Polish Parliament should reject bill to limit abortion rights](https:/news/joint-statement-polish-parliament-should-reject-bill-to-limit-abortion-rights/) - The Polish Parliament is debating a draft bill entitled “Stop Abortion.” If adopted, this legislation will severely limit the already restricted grounds on which women can lawfully access abortion in Poland. Over 200 human and women’s rights groups from across the globe, including ILGA-Europe, made a statement today and called on Poland’s Parliament to listen to the
- [Portugal votes to respect the rights of trans and intersex people](https:/press-release/portugal-votes-to-respect-the-rights-of-trans-and-intersex-people/) - The Portuguese parliament has voted to adopt a ground-breaking law which better protects and respects the right to self-determination and bodily integrity of trans and intersex people. “Portugal is really making history today - this law will make Portugal only the second country worldwide to outlaw medically unnecessary treatments on intersex kids.” said Katrin Hugendubel, ILGA-Europe’s
- [LGBTI-phobic attacks reported in Armenia](https:/news/lgbti-phobic-attacks-reported-in-armenia/) - ILGA-Europe have received reports of LGBTI-phobic attacks against members of the community in Armenia. LAST UPDATED: 17 April *Content warning: some graphic descriptions of violence are included below.* According to the latest update published by one of our member organisations, PINK Armenia, a 15-year-old was stabbed in Yerevan last weekend. The attack was committed on 1
- [ILGA-Europe to launch report on funding for LGBTI activism](https:/news/ilga-europe-to-launch-report-on-funding-for-lgbti-activism/) - On Monday 30 April ILGA-Europe will launch the report 'Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia: Priorities and Access to Resources', giving an excellent picture of the opportunities and challenges for funding LGBTI activism that exist in the regions. We asked activists in Europe and Central Asia about the funding situation for their organisations. Almost 300
- [Istanbul Convention: We achieved a lot together and we will not stop there!](https:/news/istanbul-convention-we-achieved-a-lot-together-and-we-will-not-stop-there/) - Nine European umbrella civil society organisations - including ILGA-Europe - have written to Thorbjorn Jagland (CoE Secretary General) on why the Istanbul Convention is still so important. Our organisations all believe that the Istanbul Convention can bring change and have a real impact on the lives of women and girls in Europe. On behalf of
- [Albania and FYR Macedonia accession talks recommended](https:/news/albania-and-fyr-macedonia-accession-talks-recommended/) - On 17 April 2018, the European Commission recommended launching accession talks with Albania and FYR Macedonia, both of which have up until now been candidates for accession If voted on by the European Council, they will join neighbouring Serbia and Montenegro in the next step of the accession process and begin official negotiations. The step
- [5 things you can do to respond to the anti-gender discourse](https:/blog/5-things-you-can-do-to-respond-to-the-anti-gender-discourse/) - Over the past few years in Europe and some other parts of the world, we have seen the rise of the ‘anti-gender’ movement, with opposition to LGBTI rights centralised around so-called “gender ideology”.
- [Activism on the intersections: Being part of the indigenous Sámi community and LGBTI](https:/blog/activism-intersections-being-part-indigenous-sami-community-lgbti/) - February 6 is Sámi National Day, when indigenous communities from the Sápmi region in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia commemorate the first Sámi congress, which was held in 1917. LGBTI Sámi activist, Anne Olli tells us what it means to be at the intersection of two minorities –and what you can do to be a Sámi ally!
- [Expression Abridged - new report from IGLYO](https:/news/expression-abridged-new-report-from-iglyo/) - iGLYO’s latest report “Expression Abridged” is essential reading for LGBTI activists, researchers, academics and the media alike. Officially launched at the European Parliament in Brussels on 24 April, the report contains a thorough legal analysis of the anti-LGBTI ‘propaganda’ laws that exist or have been proposed in Europe and Central Asia. IGLYO’s Capacity Building Officer
- [Urgent letter to the President of Portugal](https:/news/urgent-letter-to-the-president-of-portugal/) - ILGA-Europe, TGEU and OII Europe urge President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to sign the historic law as adopted by the Portuguese parliament on 13 April. Two weeks ago we celebrated as Portugal voted to introduce self-determination and protection for intersex kids. The reform provides everyone with one of the most basic fundamental rights, the right to be trusted
- [New ILGA-Europe report reveals reality of funding for LGBTI activism in Europe and Central Asia](https:/news/new-ilga-europe-report-reveals-reality-of-funding-for-lgbti-activism-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - Today, ILGA-Europe are releasing the 'Funding for LGBTI activism in Europe and Central Asia: priorities and access to resources' report. The stories and direct experiences of LGBTI activists working throughout Europe and Central Asia are at the very core of this new publication. What it is: ILGA-Europe wanted to learn more about the LGBTI movements’ priorities
- [Portugal can still be legislative innovators on LGBTI equality – don’t stop now!](https:/press-release/portugal-can-still-be-legislative-innovators-on-lgbti-equality-dont-stop-now/) - Update on the veto issued on 9 May by President of portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has chosen to veto the ground-breaking law passed by parliament on 13 April, proposing self-determination for trans people and banning unnecessary surgeries on intersex people. The announcement, issued late on Wednesday night (9 May 2018)
- [Rainbow Europe 2018 is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about LGBTI equality](https:/press-release/rainbow-europe-2018-is-a-wake-up-call-for-anyone-who-cares-about-lgbti-equality/) - The 2018 Rainbow Europe package, launched by ILGA-Europe today, provides real evidence that progress on LGBTI equality law and policy is slowing down in Europe. The 2018 Rainbow Europe Map and Index reveal that fewer countries are moving up the country ranking; many are stagnating, including countries that are traditionally perceived as equality ‘frontrunners’. ILGA-Europe’s
- [Greater legal protection for trans people on the way in Sweden](https:/news/greater-legal-protection-for-trans-people-on-the-way-in-sweden/) - Hours before International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Swedish parliament declared their support for greater legal protection for trans people. There are two distinct legal processes going on, in relation to hate crime and hate speech laws respectively. In relation to hate crimes, on 16 May Swedish MPs voted in favour of adding
- [Joint Statement: Deletion of equality principle from the EC proposal of CPR](https:/news/joint-statement-deletion-of-equality-principle-from-the-ec-proposal-of-cpr/) - Nine civil society organisations - including ILGA-Europe - have written to the Council of the European Union, the Commission and the European Parliament on the deletion of the equality principle from the European Commission draft proposal of the CPR and the exclusion of the references to accessibility for persons with disabilities in the draft European
- [How France, Denmark and The Netherlands have put LGBTI Europeans at risk](https:/blog/how-france-denmark-netherlands-have-put-lgbti-europeans-at-risk/) - While joining the EU could be key to helping make gender recognition and same-sex marriage a reality in Western Balkan countries, the blocking of Albania and North Macedonia’s next steps towards membership is having the opposite effect.
- [Voices of ILGA-Europe: This inspirational LGBTI activist says being bisexual is a challenge](https:/blog/voices-ilga-europe-inspirational-lgbti-activist-says-being-bisexual-is-a-challenge/) - Adopted from Sri Lanka to a family in the Netherlands when she was just ten days old, Cherine Mathot survived childhood cancer which left her with a disability, and she came out as bisexual at the age of 15. In advance of International Women’s Day this coming Sunday (March 8), Cherine tells us how her experiences have informed her work for the LGBTI organisation COC Nederlands.
- [Voices of ILGA-Europe: Daniel Martinovic and the battle for rainbow family rights in Croatia](https:/blog/voices-of-ilga-europe-daniel-martinovic-and-the-battle-for-rainbow-family-rights-in-croatia/) - The surprising success of a Croatian picture book for children last year showed that there may be more allies of rainbow families in the country than headlines about burnt effigies and unsuccessful foster care applications might suggest. In the latest Voices of ILGA-Europe video, we meet an activist and father on the frontlines for same-sex family rights in his native country.
- [“We cannot turn a blind eye." New PACE report adopted on Chechnya](https:/press-release/we-cannot-turn-a-blind-eye-new-pace-report-adopted-on-chechnya/) - The first comprehensive report issued by an international organisation on the widespread human rights abuses inflicted on the LGBTI communities in Chechnya was adopted last night. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted the Report on the Persecution of LGBTI people in the Chechen Republic (Russian Federation) compiled by Piet De Bruyn, General Rapporteur on
- [Joint paper from 19 Member States for an EU LGBTI strategy](https:/press-release/joint-paper-from-19-member-states-for-an-eu-lgbti-strategy/) - Majority of EU member states clearly speak out that the EU needs to stand firm regarding the protection of the rights of LGBTI people. Today, 19 EU member states signed a common paper prepared by the Maltese government, calling for continued efforts within the EU to ensure full protection of LGBTI rights. The paper called
- [One in three European and Central Asian LGBTI organisations received no external funding in 2017](https:/press-release/one-in-three-european-and-central-asian-lgbti-organisations-received-no-external-funding-in-2017/) - ‘Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia', report launched by ILGA-Europe and the Global Philanthropy Project. The new report compares the key findings from ILGA Europe’s 2018 Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia: Priorities and Access to Resources report with a deeper-dive analysis of European and Central Asian grantmaking data from the 2015-2016 Global
- [ILGA-Europe calls on MEP candidates to defend human rights in new ComeOut EU Elections campaign](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-calls-on-mep-candidates-to-defend-human-rights-in-new-comeout-eu-elections-campaign/) - Today, as Europe faces a social and political climate of uncertainty and polarisation, ILGA-Europe formally launches ComeOut - our campaign for the 2019 Eu elections. From 23 – 26 May, the public will vote in Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who over the next five years will act as the voice of more than
- [European Parliament adopts landmark resolution on intersex rights](https:/press-release/european-parliament-adopts-landmark-resolution-on-intersex-rights/) - Press Statement: Today, on 14 February 2019, the European Parliament has adopted a landmark Resolution on the Rights of Intersex People. By adopting this resolution, the European Parliament sets a clear standard within the European Union for the protection of intersex people’s bodily integrity and human rights. The resolution complements the ground-breaking 2017 intersex resolution ‘Promoting
- [ILGA-Europe commends historical passing of two key LGBTI resolutions by European Parliament](https:/press-release/ilga-europe-commends-historical-passing-of-two-key-lgbti-resolutions-by-european-parliament/) - Today the European Parliament adopted two lgbti resolutions clearly calling for a strong agenda for the protection and furtherment of LGBTI equality and human rights in the next European Commission’s term. The passing of a resolution on the future of the LGBTI List of Actions unites the European Parliament with 19 member states, who in December
- [Annual Review 2019: Achievements gained and challenges ahead for the LGBTI movement](https:/press-release/annual-review-2019-achievements-gained-and-challenges-ahead-for-the-lgbti-movement/) - From the landmark Coman Case to the ban on LGBTI events in Ankara ILGA-Europe’s 2019 Annual Review reveals both achievements gained and challenges ahead for the LGBTI movement across the region. The ILGA-Euroope Annual Review’s presentation of the human rights situation of LGBTI people highlights the advancement and stagnation of equality laws and policies, while
- [#ElectNoHate appeal launch: EU Elections](https:/press-release/electnohate-appeal-launch-eu-elections/) - ILGA-Europe and 21 other civil society organisations and unions today launch #ElectNoHate, our joint call for EU elections campaigning free from hate speech and divisive rhetoric, which legitimise hateful actions and pose a threat to human rights. MEP candidates, politicians, the media and those in the public eye are asked not only to avoid engaging
- [10th Rainbow Europe: Confirmed stagnation and regression on LGBTI equality calls for immediate action](https:/press-release/10th-rainbow-europe-confirmed-stagnation-and-regression-on-lgbti-equality-calls-for-immediate-action/) - Rainbow Europe 2019 reveals not only a standstill in a significant number of European countries but a visible backslide on laws and policies safeguarding equality and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people. Officially unveiled today in Oslo (13 May 2019) at the annual intergovernmental Forum marking the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, and
- [One in four MEPs committed to work on LGBTI equality in new European Parliament](https:/press-release/one-in-four-meps-committed-to-work-on-lgbti-equality-in-new-european-parliament/) - With the highest voter turnout the European elections has seen since 1994, so too arrives the largest number of MEPs elected committed to LGBTI equality. ILGA-Europe is ready to work with the 215 MEPs from eight different political groups who signed our ComeOut pledge and thus promised to actively protect and progress the human rights of all
- [Critical time for the EU Commission to adopt a comprehensive LGBTI strategy](https:/press-release/critical-time-for-the-eu-commission-to-adopt-a-comprehensive-lgbti-strategy/) - Europe is at a dangerous crossroads and that’s why this is a critical time for the Commission to adopt a comprehensive LGBTI strategy over the next five years, says ILGA-Europe, in advance of the Finnish Presidency conference on advancing LGBTI equality in the EU On 23 September The Finnish Presidency of the Council of the
- [Alarming Rise in Hate Attacks on European LGBTI Communities](https:/press-release/alarming-rise-in-hate-attacks-on-european-lgbti-communities/) - As a sharp rise in hate attacks on LGBTI communities in Hungary, Serbia and Poland is reported, ILGA-Europe calls for the EU Commission to step up its leadership in the protection of fundamental rights Just one week on from winning the bid for Euro Pride 2022, Belgrade’s Pride Information Centre was attacked yesterday by a gang of
- [Working from home: How the ILGA-Europe staff are striving forward!](https:/blog/working-from-home-how-ilga-europe-staff-are-striving-forward/) - Check out these top tips from our management team as they tell their personal stories of suddenly finding themselves working from home.
- [Webinars for activists: Funding for LGBTI Activism](https:/uncategorized/webinars-for-activists-funding-for-lgbti-activism/) - We are happy to invite you to the upcoming webinars on the Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia – Priorities and Access to Resources! We invite LGBTI activists working in Europe and Central Asia to join us in a series of webinars to discuss the findings. 1. Community Organising – Why is
- [What we can learn from 15 brave stories of real European intersex lives](https:/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-15-brave-stories-of-real-european-intersex-lives/) - “Sometimes it is necessary to speak clearly from a very personal or intimate point of view,” says intersex activist Ins A Kromminga, co-founder of OII Europe and illustrator of ‘#MyIntersexStory: Personal accounts by intersex people living in Europe’. The 15 beautifully illustrated, but often harrowing stories in this groundbreaking publication speak “a clear and frank language of things that are often hard to speak about”.
- [Top ‘working at home’ tips for LGBTI activist organisations](https:/blog/top-working-at-home-tips-for-lgbti-activist-organisations/) - Amid the global outbreak of COVID-19, the fight for the human rights of LGBTI people doesn’t take a break, but how can activists and organisations connect and do their best work from kitchen tables? ILGA-Europe member organisation, All Out, has some answers.
- [COVID-19: Re-thinking 2020 for activist organisations](https:/blog/covid-19-re-thinking-2020-for-activist-organisations/) - In every activist organisation, previously solid plans are up in the air as we adapt to a new and never before experienced working landscape. With more questions than answers on the table, our Programmes Director, Bjorn Van Roozendaal
- [COVID-19 and digital security: How LGBTI activists can safely work online](https:/blog/covid-19-and-digital-security-how-lgbti-activists-can-safely-work-online/) - While the opponents of LGBTI equality might also be overwhelmed with COVID-19 and focus their attention less on LGBTI groups right now, the digital footprints we leave today will still be around for a long time to come, which could make us more vulnerable after the crisis is over. So, now that most of our activities have moved online, how do we stay safe and secure? Here are tools and tips from the ILGA-Europe Programmes & Policy team.
- [COVID-19: How to communicate clearly as an LGBTI group](https:/blog/covid-19-how-to-communicate-clearly-as-an-lgbti-group/) - The COVID-19 crisis situation is changing every day, and as an LGBTI organisation you are going to want to keep your audience updated about what specifically matters to them. ILGA-Europe’s strategic communications consultant, Sho Konno, gives his key advice for communicating at this time.
- [Protect, Adapt and Rally: A three-part plan to support the LGBTI movement through the COVID-19 crisis](https:/blog/protect-adapt-and-rally-a-three-part-plan-to-support-the-lgbti-movement-through-the-covid-19-crisis/) - The COVID-19crisis is generating complex challenges for the day-to-day work of LGBTI activist organisations, while it has become clear the global reaction to the virus is hitting marginalised communities disproportionally hard. ILGA-Europe’s three part plan seeks to help LGBTI organisations navigate and adapt to a constantly changing landscape, and work towards the time when the immediate crisis has passed.
- [World Health Organisation removes trans identities from mental disorder list](https:/news/world-health-organisation-removes-trans-identities-from-mental-disorder-list/) - The World Health Organisation has announced the completion of the ICD-11 and deleted all trans-related categories from the ICD Chapter on Mental and Behavioural Disorders. The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced yesterday (18 June 2018) the completion of the ICD-11 and deleted all trans-related categories from the ICD Chapter on Mental and Behavioural Disorders. This is the outcome
- [Serbian authorities must fully protect and respect the rights of trans people](https:/news/serbian-authorities-must-fully-protect-and-respect-the-rights-of-trans-people/) - Joint statement from ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe (TGEU). ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe have been informed that the Serbian Parliament is about to reform the law on Registry Books, and through this change, to oblige by law trans people who would like to change their legal gender to go through gender affirming surgeries. Any obstacle to
- [Lesbian couples and single women will be able to access IVF in Malta](https:/news/lesbian-couples-and-single-women-will-be-able-to-access-ivf-in-malta/) - The President of Malta, Marie Louise Coleiro Preca (pictured above) has signed the Embryo Protection (Amendment) Act. UPDATE: The law entered into force on 1 October 2018. You can visit Malta's country section our the Rainbow Europe module and see its new score which is 94.
- [Be Yourself - new video by Single Step](https:/news/be-yourself-new-video-by-single-step/) - One of our member organisations in Bulgaria, Single Step, have launched a new motivational video. Please contact Ivan Dimov, the founder of Single Step (ivan[at]singlestep.bg) if you are interested in using the video to promote our shared cause and your organisation locally.
- [Istanbul Pride march must go ahead unhindered](https:/news/istanbul-pride-march-must-go-ahead-unhindered/) - Joint public statement from Amnesty International, ILGA-Europe and All Out calling on authorities to ensure istanbul Pride takes place As the annual Istanbul Pride due to take place on Sunday 1 July approaches, Amnesty International, ILGA-Europe and All Out stand in solidarity with Turkey’s LGBTI+ communities and their allies, calling on the authorities to ensure Istanbul
- [new law will change the lives of trans and intersex people in Portugal](https:/news/new-law-will-change-the-lives-of-trans-and-intersex-people-in-portugal/) - The Portuguese Parliament has adopted a law establishing the right to self-determination of trans persons aged 18+ in the legal recognition of their gender identity.
- [Violent attack on LGBTQ community in Armenia](https:/news/violent-attack-on-lgbtq-community-in-armenia/) - Nine members of the LGBTQ community in Armenia were attacked late last night by a group of over 30 people. According to reports received by ILGA-Europe from our member organisation PINK Armenia, the victims were LGBTQ community members – some of whom are activists. (One of the group is a staff member of PINK Armenia
- [Interactive webinar: Message framing for legal gender recognition based on self-determination](https:/news/interactive-webinar-message-framing-for-legal-gender-recognition-based-on-self-determination/) - Are you campaigning for legal gender recognition in your country? Discover how to talk about self-determination with policy-makers, media, allies and community members. ILGA-Europe will host an interactive webinar on message framing for LGBTI activists and allies working on legal gender recognition based on self-determination. We will look into the experience of activists around the globe and put
- [Legal victory for trans people - European human rights body slams forced sterilisation in the Czech Republic](https:/news/legal-victory-for-trans-people-european-human-rights-body-slams-forced-sterilisation-in-the-czech-republic/) - The Czech Republic violates the human rights of transgender people as guaranteed by the European Social Charter, found a decision that was made public this Monday. The case had been brought jointly by Transgender Europe and ILGA-Europe in 2015 in cooperation with local activists using the collective complaint mechanism. It is the first transgender discrimination case decided under
- [Voters in Romania boycott restrictive referendum on definition of family](https:/news/voters-in-romania-boycott-restrictive-referendum-on-definition-of-family/) - A referendum in Romania asking voters to restrict the constitutional definition of family has failed to reach the required 30% turnout target. Groups campaigning against the constitutional amendment had urged voters in Romania to boycott the referendum and to stay at home – a call that clearly resonated with families all over the country. “This
- [Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia issues historic opinion regarding recognition of same sex partnership](https:/news/ombudsman-of-the-republic-of-latvia-issues-historic-opinion-regarding-recognition-of-same-sex-partnership/) - On 29 October 2018, the Office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia issued an opinion calling the Ministry of Justice and the Saeima (parliament) of the Republic of Latvia to introduce a framework for the recognition and protection of same-sex families. The opinion recognises that in the 21st century marriage cannot be seen as
- [Are you #Giving4Equality this week?](https:/news/are-you-giving4equality-this-week/) - Generous donors have pledged to match donations made to ILGA-Europe between 26 November and 2 December, giving supporters of LGBTI equality the rare opportunity to double their impact.
- [Joint Statement: Democracy under attack](https:/news/joint-statement-democracy-under-attack/) - Fourteen civil society organisations -including ILGA-Europe- have written to the European Union and European governments to respond to the threat to our democracies in Europe.
- [Swiss Senate votes to improve protection on grounds of sexual orientation but not gender identity](https:/news/swiss-senate-votes-to-improve-protection-on-grounds-of-sexual-orientation-but-not-gender-identity/) - On 28 November 2018, the swiss Senate of voted to criminalise hate speech and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, but refused to do the same for grounds of gender identity. ILGA-Europe welcomes the extension of protections against hate speech and discrimination based on sexual orientation – this is an important step forward for lesbian, gay
- [Discover how to frame your messages about intersex issues](https:/news/discover-how-to-frame-your-messages-about-intersex-issues/) - Are you campaigning for intersex rights in your country? Are you supporting intersex groups in their campaigning efforts? Discover how to frame your messages about intersex issues.
- [European court of Human Rights rules in favour of a trans applicant in Macedonia in LGR case](https:/news/european-court-rules-in-favour-of-trans-applicant-in-macedonia-lgr-case/) - In a new judgment today, the European Court of Human Rights decided in favour of a Macedonian trans man applicant and found the violation of his right to respect for private and family life due to the absence of legislative framework and effective remedy for legal gender recognition. Although the applicant X had gender reassignment
- [Webinar: Funding for LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia: Comparing the Priorities of LGBTI Organisations and Funders](https:/news/webinar-funding-for-lgbti-activism-in-europe-and-central-asia-comparing-the-priorities-of-lgbti-organisations-and-funders/) - ILGA-Europe are organising a lunch webinar for activists to discuss the findings of the new report that compares the needs of activists with the priorities of funders. The report was commissioned by ILGA-Europe and the Global Philanthropy Project and was recently launched. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 5 March from 12.30-13.30 CET. Our new report, Funding
- [17 May 2019 - idahobit What did I miss?](https:/uncategorized/17-may-2019-what-did-i-miss/) - 17 May was a busy day in the calendar of LGBTI activists all over Europe. Here is a round-up of events, statements and celebrations that took place to mark International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia (Idahobit) 2019. 
- [Monumental shift in global health for trans and gender diverse people](https:/news/monumental-shift-in-global-health-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-people/) - Today, after nearly a decade of efforts from trans and gender diverse activists and organisations, and their allies, the World Health Assembly approved the newest update to the International Classification of Diseases (11th Revision; ICD-11), which depsychopathologises (i.e. removes assertions of mental disease or disorder) trans and gender diverse people1). Micah Grzywnowicz, Co-Chair of the Executive Board of ILGA-Europe, says, “ICD-11
- [JOINT LETTER:  swift transposition of the EU Work-Life Balance Directive](https:/news/joint-letter-swift-transposition-of-the-eu-work-life-balance-directive/) - A coalition of European networks of NGOs, including ILGA-Europe, have written a joint letter to the EPSCO Council to urge the national governments to move towards swift transposition of the EU Work-Life Balance Directive after the 13 June meeting of the EPSCO Council. Brussels, 12 June 2019 As the first legislative proposal to follow the proclamation of
- [ILGA-Europe announces fifth European Equality Gala](https:/news/ilga-europe-announces-fifth-european-equality-gala/) - Next Thursday 27 June 2019 marks the European Equality Gala’s fifth birthday The biggest fundraising party for the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia will be held in a new venue at AREA 42 in Brussels, with all proceeds going directly towards ILGA-Europe’s work defending LGBTI rights across the region. Gala guests can expect tunes spinning
- [COVID-19: Tips for online financial management for LGBTI organisations](https:/blog/covid-19-tips-online-financial-management-lgbti-organisations/) - The COVID-19 crisis is having far-reaching effects on now our organisations are working. ILGA-Europe are adapting and finding new ways to continue our work using online platforms and resources. Our Finance and Admin team have brought together a really great resource for online financial management througout this time of lockdown, and here they share their top tips.
- [Strong fundamental rights framework must be part of the next strategic agenda for the EU](https:/news/strong-fundamental-rights-framework-must-be-part-of-the-next-strategic-agenda-for-the-eu/) - Open Letter to the European Council regarding the EU's strategic agenda for 2019-2024: Strong fundamental rights framework must be part of the next strategic agenda for the EU Prior to EU leaders' meeting in Brussels on 21-22 June, ILGA-Europe call on the European Council to include a strong and explicit commitment to the protection of the
- [ILGA-Europe launch partnership with fintech company Revolut](https:/news/ilga-europe-launch-partnership-with-fintech-company-revolut/) - Revolut has today announced the launch of a new donations feature, allowing its five million customers to instantly round-up their card payments and donate the difference to charity partners, including ILGA-Europe. Revolut customers can also donate via one-off, weekly or monthly recurring payments. Revolut charges no fees and takes no cut from donations. There is no minimum donation amount and
- [Pride in the time of COVID-19](https:/blog/pride-in-the-time-of-covid-19/) - As 300 Pride events, and counting, have been called off across Europe, President of the European Pride Organisers Association, Kristine Garina talks about what this will mean for the LGBTI community, and how we can come together to rise to this critical challenge.
- [Voices of ILGA-Europe: Meet Italian legal eagle, Emiliano Ganzarolli](https:/blog/voices-of-ilga-europe-meet-italian-legal-eagle-emiliano-ganzarolli/) - The Court of Justice of the European Union has just made a landmark decision, saying that a lawyer who declared that he would never hire a “homosexual” person in his law firm was discriminating under an EU employment directive. Meet activist Emiliano Ganzarolli, from the powerhouse group of LGBT lawyers who took the case.
- [ILGA-Europe welcome election of first woman EU Commission President](https:/news/ilga-europe-welcome-election-of-first-woman-eu-commission-president/) - ILGA-Europe congratulate Ursula von der Leyen on being the first woman ever elected president of the European Commission – a historic step forward for gender equality in Europe.
- [COVID-19: Great resources for your LGBTI organisation](https:/blog/covid-19-great-resources-for-your-lgbti-organisation/) - While some countries begin to plan what the end of social confinement and lockdowns will look like, the struggle to adapt to new ways of working and tackle unforseen challenges, continues for everyone. There are so many resources out there to help it’s hard to know where to begin, so as part of ILGA-Europe’s three-part plan to support the LGBTI movement through the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve hand-picked ten of the very best.
- [Gathering for D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activists and LGBTI and disability rights activists](https:/news/gathering-for-d-deaf-and-disabled-lgbti-activists-and-lgbti-and-disability-rights-activists/) - Apply now to participate in the Gathering for D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activists and LGBTI and disability rights activists in Europe and Central Asia. D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people face specific barriers and challenges when accessing human rights. Accessibility and inclusiveness have more and more been part of LGBTI groups and organizations’ conversations and practices.
- [Join webinar on LGBTIQ youth homelessness and the role of LGBTIQ organisations](https:/news/join-webinar-on-lgbtiq-youth-homelessness-and-the-role-of-lgbtiq-organisations/) - Join us for the webinar An introduction to LGBTIQ youth homelessness and the role of LGBTIQ organisations on 27 September 2019 at 13.00 CEST.
- [ILGA-Europe welcome landmark decision by Kazakhstan Supreme Court to uphold the privacy of a lesbian couple](https:/news/ilga-europe-welcome-landmark-decision-by-kazakhstans-supreme-court-to-uphold-the-privacy-of-a-lesbian-couple/) - In what is seen as a first legal victory for LGBTIQ rights in Kazakhstan, the Central Asian country’s Supreme Court has overturned a decision by the Court of Appeal, saying it “committed a substantial and gross violation of the right to self-portrayal under Article 145 of the Civil Code and infringement of the constitutional rights”
- [COVID-19: Making online fundraising events work for your organisation](https:/blog/covid-19-making-online-fundraising-events-work-for-your-organisation/) - As we gear up to bring our annual fundraising event online, ILGA-Europe’s Partnerships Manager, Anna Shepherd gives her top tips for organising online events and bringing supporters on board.
- [COVID-19: Keeping LGBTI communities together](https:/blog/covid-19-keeping-lgbti-communities-together/) - Many countries have surpassed the peak of the COVID-19 crisis and are beginning to plan phased-out endings of their lockdowns. But we’re not out of the woods yet, and if numbers of coronavirus cases start rising again, lockdown measures are most likely to be extended or reinstated, as was seen in Singapore. In a webinar presented by ILGA-Europe earlier this month, participants shared the activities and strategies their organisations have used to stay connected while confined to their houses.
- [COVID-19 and digital security: How to organise safe Prides online?](https:/blog/covid-19-digital-security-how-to-organise-safe-prides-online/) - This year, Pride Month will be like no other. Despite the current challenges, it remains as the opportunity of coming together for equality and celebrating our diversity. Many organisations are getting ready for this important month of visibility by organising digital events. Are you wondering how your organisation can prevent possible attacks online this month? ILGA-Europe Programmes & Policy team shared some possible scenarios and tips for you!
- [Kyrgyzstan court protects trans woman's right to privacy](https:/news/kyrgyzstan-court-protects-trans-womans-right-to-privacy/) - A court in Kyrgyzstan has found in favour of a trans woman after a TV channel illegally filmed her and broadcast the footage, ordering compensation for damage to her morale. A trans woman has won a lawsuit against Iliazbek Baltashev from Kyrgyzstan’s New TV station, after she was filmed without her consent and the video
- [ILGA-Europe Welcome European Parliament Resolution Tackling the Rise in Hate against the LGBTI Community](https:/news/ilga-europe-welcome-european-parliament-resolution-tackling-the-rise-in-hate-against-the-lgbti-community/) - A resolution adopted by the European Parliament today makes a strong call for an EU LGBTI strategy to counter the rise of official hate-speech and its consequences across the European Union. The European Parliament’s resolution on public discrimination and anti-LGBT hate speech, adopted in Strasbourg today, identifies a broad trend across Europe and its consequences
- [The seven ways COVID-19 has hugely impacted LGBTI people](https:/blog/the-seven-ways-covid-19-has-hugely-impacted-lgbti-people/) - “While the Coronavirus does not discriminate, it has hit vulnerable communities disproportionately harder.” This is the conclusion of ILGA-Europe’s rapid assessment report on the impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTI people, organisations, and communities in Europe and Central Asia. In this blog, ILGA-Europe’s policy team share the seven main areas of life in which COVID-19 has specifically impacted LGBTI people.
- [LGBTIQ and Homeless: One Young Person’s Story](https:/blog/lgbtiq-and-homeless-one-young-persons-story/) - Young LGBTIQ people are being made homeless every day in Europe. To tie in with our survey for LGBTIQ organisations about their experience of youth homelessness, a young person from Slovenia tells their story of self-discovery, and how bullying in their family forced them to run away.
- [“Knowledge is Power!” Cyndi Lauper Shows her true colors on LGBTIQ youth homelessness](https:/blog/knowledge-is-power-cyndi-lauper-shows-her-true-colors-on-lgbtiq-youth-homelessness/) - “We need your help to change the lives of LGBTIQ homeless young people,” says superstar Cyndi Lauper in an exclusive interview about how her organisation, True Colors United, is teaming up with ILGA-Europe to tackle the unacceptable problem of LGBTIQ youth homelessness in Europe.
- [Poland’s Anti-LGBT Hate Timeline](https:/blog/polands-anti-lgbt-hate-timeline/) - We have created and will be updating this abbreviated timeline of what’s been happening over the past two years with the rise of official homophobia and transphobia.
- [No One Left Behind: A Fund to tackle LGBTI socioeconomic inequalities](https:/blog/no-one-left-behind-fund-tackle-lgbti-socioeconomic-inequalities/) - Early in June, ILGA-Europe launched the ‘No One Left Behind’ fund, an initiative to tackle persisting socioeconomic inequalities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. Read on to find out what it is, why we launched it and how we went about awarding 25 grants.
- [Podcast: What’s it like being LGBTI in Poland in 2020?](https:/blog/podcast-whats-it-like-being-lgbti-poland-2020/) - Poland has reached a dangerous boiling point in its state-driven discrimination against LGBTI people. The first episode of ILGA-Europe’s podcast, The Frontline, goes behind the scenes to talk about a way forward for LGBTI activism in the country. Here’s what it’s all about…
- [Mental Health: Dealing With Stress as an LGBTI activist](https:/blog/mental-health-dealing-with-stress-as-an-lgbti-activist/) - 2020 has drastically altered our daily lives and as an activist it’s easy to put your mental health and wellbeing on the back burner, while you get on with other hugely pressing priorities. On top of this, LGBTI activists can suffer from particular mental health stresses that stream from discrimination, LGBTIphobia, and the uphill battle that working to secure our rights and equality can be. To mark World Mental Health Day, this blog brings you some tools to help you cope with challenges that come your way.
- [M/F/X/Other: 6 countries pushing for non-binary registration in Europe](https:/blog/m-f-x-other-6-countries-pushing-for-non-binary-registration-in-europe/) - At the end of September, we welcomed a step forward towards non-binary gender recognition in Greece. Do you know what non-binary genders can be registered in Europe? In this blog, we showcase five countries allowing the registration of gender markers other than male or female, or using no gender markers at all in their official documentation.
- [An evolving movement: What we learned from Europe’s largest LGBTI Gathering](https:/blog/an-evolving-movement-what-we-learned-from-europes-largest-lgbti-gathering/) - The virtual replacement for ILGA-Europe’s annual conference, The Gathering Online 2020, was the largest coming together of LGBTI activists from across Europe and Central Asia since Covid-19 began, and a new collective agenda became fully apparent. ILGA-Europe’s Executive Director, Evelyne Paradis, reflects on a ground-breaking experience.
- [The EU LGBTIQ Strategy at a glance](https:/blog/the-eu-lgbtiq-strategy-at-a-glance/) - Yesterday, 12 November 2020, EU Vice-President Jourova and Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli launched the first EU LGBTIQ Strategy 2020–2025, marking a significant step forward for the European Commission in protecting and ensuring LGBTI rights. We’ve read through it, and here’s an easy-read version.
- [Trans Day of Remembrance 2020: Honoring the 350 lives cut short this year](https:/blog/trans-day-of-remembrance-2020-honoring-350-lives-cut-short/) - Every November 20, on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR), we remember those whose lives have been taken away through transphobic violence. This year’s Trans Murder Monitoring report from Transgender Europe shows the highest number of annual killings since the report was first published 12 years ago.
- [Turkey’s shocking Pride March trial: The story so far](https:/blog/turkeys-shocking-pride-march-trial-the-story-so-far/) - 18 students and one academic face up to three years imprisonment in Turkey, should a judgement be made against them on December 10. The charges? Participating in a Pride march. Here’s the story so far, and how you can stand up for the METU 19.
- [“It feels as if we’re trapped with our abusers.” Ukrainian activist Anna Sharyhina tells the story of unhindered anti-LGBTI abuse in Kharkiv](https:/blog/it-feels-as-if-were-trapped-with-our-abusers-ukrainian-activist-anna-sharyhina-anti-lgbti-abuse-kharkiv/) - Throughout 2020, LGBTI activists have been harassed, intimidated and threatened by well-known far right groups in Ukraine, while police and local authorities turn a blind eye. Here is activist Anna Sharyhina’s alarming story, and how you can lend her and other LGBTI Ukrainian activists your support.
- [Poland: International institutions must protect LGBTI citizens and ensure the immediate release of activists](https:/press-release/poland-international-institutions-must-protect-lgbti-citizens-ensure-immediate-release-activists/) - After nearly 2 years of mounting pressure, things came to a boiling point yesterday, August 7, in Warsaw. A spontaneous protest related to the “preventative detention” of an LGBTI activist, Margot Szutowicz, resulted in 48 arrests and extensive police brutality last night. More protests, and more arrests, are expected today as the repression of LGBTI people goes unabated.
- [Rainbow Family Rights in Europe - Part 3: The Western Balkans](https:/podcast/rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-part-3-the-western-balkans/) - We are joined by Danijel Kalezi?, president of the Governing Board of Queer Montenegro, which helped usher in legislation for civil unions for same-sex couples, which were signed into law last year, making Montenegro the second Western Balkans country, after Croatia, to do so. Danijel is with us to talk about the journey so far
- [Hope and the LGBTI Movement in 2021](https:/podcast/hope-and-the-lgbti-movement-in-2021/) - #post_excerptPodcast looking forward to 2022 and the LGBTI movement with hope
- [Suicidality among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth](https:/report/suicidality-among-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-youth/) - Report by ILGA-Europe to the Social, Health and Family Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Suicidality among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youthDownload
- [Perceptions: Addressing LGBTI Youth Homelessness in Europe and Central Asia](https:/report/perceptions-addressing-lgbti-youth-homelessness-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - In April 2021, ILGA-Europe in association with the LGBTIQ Youth Homelessness organisation True Colors United, and the Silberman Center for Sexuality and Gender (SCSG) at Hunter College published a report based on a survey exploring the experiences of LGBTIQ focused organisations in Europe in working on the issue of LGBTI youth homelessness. It points to a large prevalence of LGBTI youth homelessness across
- [Rainbow Family Rights in Europe - Part 6: The Future](https:/podcast/rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-part-6-the-future/) - ILGA-Europe’s advocacy director, Katrin Hugendubel and Björn Sieverding from the Network of European LGBTIQ Families explore the issues coming down the line in terms of rainbow family rights, including direct child-parent recognition from birth, equal opportunities for children to find new parents by adoption or foster care, access to ART (including funding), and multi-parenting possibilities.
- [Transgender EuroStudy](https:/report/transgender-eurostudy/) - The work undertaken is certainly the largest and most comprehensive data collection on trans people’s lived experience to date. One can never claim that research data is entirely representative of a community; even less so when the community being studied consists of many small sub-communities, as is the case with trans people. However, as is
- [Rainbow Family Rights in Europe - Part 5: The Rights of Trans Parents and their Children](https:/podcast/rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-part-5-the-rights-of-trans-parents-and-their-children/) - In March 2021, Transgender Europe (TGEU) published the report, “Stuck on the swing: experiences of trans parents with freedom of movement in the EU”, in which 18 trans parents from across Europe shared their stories and thoughts. The report found that trans parents and their families face serious barriers when it comes to moving safely
- [Rainbow Family Rights in Europe - Part 4: At a Crossroads in Ukraine](https:/podcast/rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-2021-at-a-crossroads-in-ukraine/) - Several pathways for partnership rights were part of the Ukraine took in EU-Ukraine Association agreement 2014-2016. Based on it the Ukrainian government developed a human rights strategy plan 2013-2019 which included specific commitments to LGBT rights, but many elements of this strategy were not implemented, and civil partnership was dropped from it. However, post-revolution and
- [Rainbow Family Rights in Europe - Part 2: Baby Sara, Stateless Child](https:/podcast/rainbow-family-rights-in-europe-part-2-baby-sara-stateless-child/) - We meet Kalina and Jane, from Bulgaria and the UK respectively. Because their daughter Sara was born in Gibraltar, she cannot claim UK citizenship via Jane, so the couple applied to have her registered in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian authorities refused, therefore leaving Baby Sara stateless. Kalina and Jane brought a case against the Bulgarian authorities
- [The Rights of Children Raised in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Families](https:/report/the-rights-of-children-raised-in-lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-transgender-families/) - A European Perspective This report documents the existing framework of legal protection of the rights of children in LGBT families at European level, analyses the many gaps in their protection, and makes recommendations for addressing these. The Rights of Children Raised in LGBT FamiliesDownload
- [LGBT families and the Free Movement Directive: Implementation Guidelines](https:/report/lgbt-families-and-the-free-movement-directive-implementation-guidelines/) - These guidelines provide an introduction to the Directive on the right to free movement, an explanation of those provisions relevant to LGBT families, an overview of the transposition process, and an analysis of the impact of the Directive when applied to LGBT families. They are designed to assist organisations in monitoring national law in order
- [Different Families, Same Rights?](https:/report/different-families-same-rights/) - The recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families is one of the main focuses of ILGA-Europe’s work. We work 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
- ['Different Families, Same Love'](https:/report/different-families-same-love/) - Each poster highlights the challenges and issues LGBT families in Europe face because of the lack of legal recognition, as well as various positive developments at European level advancing the legal situation for LGBT families.
- [Forced Out: LGBT People in Georgia](https:/report/forced-out-lgbt-people-in-georgia/) - This joint ILGA-Europe and COC report is the first of its kind to be published about same-sex relationships and LGBT people in Georgia. It explores identities, common human rights violations, the landscape of LGBT organising, health and HIV/AIDS, and relevant legal aspects. It also provides recommendations to the Georgian government, donors, LGBT activists and international organisations.
- [International Human Rights References to SRHR](https:/report/international-human-rights-references-to-srhr/) - International Human Rights References to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (regarding LGBT populations and HIV/AIDS and STIs) ILGA-Europe has commissioned the production of this reference guide within a joint project “Prevention and Empowerment in the Commonwealth of Independent States (PRECIS)”, coordinated by COC Netherlands and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The project
- [Joint statement: 27th of January, International Holocaust Remembrance Day](https:/news/joint-statement-27th-january-international-holocaust-remembrance-day/) - Every 27th of January, the world pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms the unwavering commitment to counter antisemitism, antigypsyism, racism, and other forms of intolerance that may lead to group-targeted violence.
- [Handbook : monitoring and reporting homophobic and transphobic incidents](https:/report/handbook-monitoring-and-reporting-homophobic-and-transphobic-incidents/) - This handbook is designed for LGBT and human rights organisations who intend to monitor the occurrence of homophobic and transphobic incidents and violence in order to advocate for legislative changes to increase legal protections from violence motivated by hatred towards LGBT people at national, European and international levels. Handbook : monitoring and reporting homophobic and
- [Intergenerational Dialogue with(in) the LGBT Community](https:/report/intergenerational-dialogue-within-the-lgbt-community/) - This report is the final outcome of the Age Project in which the findings – in particular the outcomes of the two round tables and therefore the contributions made by participants – are presented. Thus, the goal of this report is not to make concrete policy recommendations but instead to depict where we currently stand,
- [Transgender people and the Gender Recast Directive](https:/report/transgender-people-and-the-gender-recast-directive/) - The aim of these Guidelines is to provide an introduction to the content of the Gender Recast Directive and an overview of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice, and their relevance for trans people living in the European Union. These Guidelines are also designed to give guidance on how to improve the implementation
- [Cooperation between police forces and LGBT organisations in Europe](https:/report/cooperation-between-police-forces-and-lgbt-organisations-in-europe/) - Joining forces to combat homophobic and transphobic hate crime This publication is the result of a research conducted in 2009-2010, in the frame of a project supported by the Dutch government. ILGA-Europe believes that this publication will provide law enforcement authorities and LGBT organisations across Europe with a set of useful suggestions and methodological tools
- [Make It Work: Six steps to effective LGBT human rights advocacy](https:/report/make-it-work-six-steps-to-effective-lgbt-human-rights-advocacy/) - The advocacy manual which has been produced by ILGA-Europe to provide a logical structure and a set of methods, tools and skills which human rights defenders can use in planning and implementing their advocacy work. It is primarily concerned with how and where LGBT human rights defenders in the domestic setting can employ international and
- [Exploring the Lisbon Treaty](https:/report/exploring-the-lisbon-treaty/) - The Treaty of Lisbon entered into force on 1 December 2009. As a result, the Charter of Fundamental Rights, initially proclaimed at the Nice European Council of December 2000, becomes legally binding. In addition, the Treaty of Lisbon provides that the EU shall accede to the European Convention on Human Rights, the major human rights
- [Human Rights and Gender Identity: Best Practice Catalogue](https:/report/human-rights-and-gender-identity-best-practice-catalogue/) - Human Rights and Gender Identity: Best Practice Catalogue is a civil society follow-up to the pioneering work of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, and his 2009 Issue Paper entitled Human Rights and Gender Identity. Human Rights and Gender Identity: Best Practice CatalogueDownload
- [Guidelines: transposition of the Asylum Qualification Directive](https:/report/guidelines-transposition-of-the-asylum-qualification-directive/) - In 2011, the European Union adopted the recast Qualification Directive (2011/95/EU) setting out rules governing minimum standards on conditions under which international protection is granted as part of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). The purpose of these guidelines, which update the previous version published by ILGA-Europe in 2005 after the adoption of the first
- [Guidelines for transposition EU Crime Victims’ Directive and homophobic/transphobic hate crimes](https:/report/guidelines-for-transposition-eu-crime-victims-directive-and-homophobic-transphobic-hate-crimes/) - In 2012, the EU adopted a Directive on the position of crime victims in criminal proceedings (Directive 2012/29, OJ 2012 L315/57; the ‘2012 Directive’), replacing a ‘Framework Decision’ on the same subject, which had been adopted back in 2001 (OJ 2001 L 82/1). The Directive will apply to every EU Member State except Denmark (which
- [Good practices related to LGBTI asylum applicants in Europe](https:/report/good-practices-related-to-lgbti-asylum-applicants-in-europe/) - The Fleeing Homophobia research, a study on policy and practice in 25 European countries, showed huge diversity in the handling of LGBTI asylum claims in the various EU Member States, and identified several challenges: the relevance of laws in the country of origin criminalising consensual same-sex sexual acts or the expression of non-standard sexual or
- [Laying the grounds for LGBTI sensitive asylum decision-making in Europe](https:/report/laying-the-grounds-for-lgbti-sensitive-asylum-decision-making-in-europe/) - Transposition of the Recast Asylum Procedure Directives and of the Recast Reception Conditions Directive Directives 2013/32/EU (the recast “Procedures Directive”) and 2013/33/EU (the recast “Reception Conditions Directive”) are some of the directives that make up the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). In this document, references to recitals and articles of both Directives are prefaced as
- [The right to freedom of religion or belief and its intersection with other rights](https:/report/the-right-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-its-intersection-with-other-rights/) - This paper was commissioned by ILGA-Europe, to examine how the right to freedom of religion or belief intersects with other human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and to be protected from discrimination and hate speech. The paper examines in particular the tension between religious freedom and the rights of
- [Standing up for human rights of intersex people](https:/report/standing-up-for-human-rights-of-intersex-people/) - This toolkit will explain the major challenges intersex people face in different areas of life, set out intersex people’s demands, provide information about current political developments, as well as give advice on how to become a great intersex ally. The cornerstone of successful advocacy is knowledge. If you want to know how you can work
- [Funding for LGBTI activism in Europe and Central Asia](https:/report/funding-for-lgbti-activism-in-europe-and-central-asia/) - Priorities and access to resources ILGA-Europe wanted to learn more about the LGBTI movements’ priorities in the rapidly-changing political, social and cultural environment we all find ourselves in. We were particularly curious to understand more about how your work is being resourced. The Funding for LGBTI Activism report distils the survey responses of 287 LGBTI
- [Protecting Intersex People in Europe](https:/report/protecting-intersex-people-in-europe/) - A toolkit for law and policymakers Bodily autonomy – making one’s own informed decisions about one’s body and what happens to it – is a fundamental human right, repeatedly enshrined throughout myriad human rights instruments globally. Each of us holds this right individually. However, it is not equally protected nor enforced for everyone. Across Europe, as well
- [Briefing note: LGBTI-inclusive Gender Equality work](https:/report/briefing-note-lgbti-inclusive-gender-equality-work/) - It is a pivotal moment in Europe, and beyond, when it comes to discussions of gender and gender equality. With the European Commission’s next Gender Equality Strategy on the near horizon, it is vital to ensure that the Strategy and the resulting policies, programmes, and positions are comprehensive and modern, addressing the gender-based needs of
- [LBTI women in sport: violence, discrimination, and lived experiences](https:/report/lbti-women-in-sport-violence-discrimination-and-lived-experiences/) - In March 2021, a coalition of European networks working on LGBTI rights and including ILGA-Europe, EL*C, TGEU, OII Europe and EGLSF submitted to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe a briefing note on violence and discrimination against LBTI women in sport. LBTI women in sportDownload
- [COVID-19 in marginalised groups: challenges, actions and voices](https:/report/covid-19-in-marginalised-groups-challenges-actions-and-voices/) - Marginalised groups such as people experiencing homelessness, undocumented migrants, sex workers, people who use drugs, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and prisoners are among those hardest hit by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and yet are among the least protected from it by governmental actions to date. The Nobody Left Outside (NLO)
- [COVID-19 and specific impact on LGBTI people and what authorities should be doing to mitigate impact](https:/report/covid-19-and-specific-impact-on-lgbti-people-and-what-authorities-should-be-doing-to-mitigate-impact/) - COVID-19 is generating complex challenges and risks and while the virus does not discriminate, it is very clear that it hits marginalised communities in our societies disproportionally hard. In addition, social distancing and other prevention measures, as needed as they are, can have unwanted negative impacts on the lives of marginalised groups. This should be
- [COVID-19 impacts on LGBTI communities in Europe and Central Asia: A rapid assessment report](https:/report/covid-19-impacts-on-lgbti-communities-in-europe-and-central-asia-a-rapid-assessment-report-2/) - COVID-19 and the resulting measures to contain and combat the virus are generating complex challenges and risks. While the virus does not discriminate per se, it is very clear that it hits marginalised communities in our societies disproportionally harder. In addition, social distancing and other prevention measures, as needed as they are, can have unwanted

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- [Annual Conference 2026](https:/annual-conference-2026/) - This anniversary year, coming together feels more important than ever. Pressure is rising and spaces are shrinking, testing everything we have fought for. Backlash is relentless, but beneath the surface change is taking shape, building towards the moment when it can emerge. We want to acknowledge and give space for thinking through how to meet
- [Work with us](https:/about-us/work-with-us/) - ILGA-Europe is a voice for the LGBTI movement across Europe and Central Asia. Our staff team based in Brussels supports organisations in different countries, connects key change-makers at regional and national levels and brings together knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for change. Any given year, our staff members: Are in touch with thousands of
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- [Who we are](https:/about-us/who-we-are/) - We are part of the wider international ILGA organisation - created in 1978 - but were established as a separate region and an independent legal entity in 1996. Our role is to enable the movement and be the connector. We unite activists with allies - and put institutional actors in touch with the issues we
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- [Annual reports](https:/about-us/who-we-are/annual-reports/) - 2025 We are living through a period of unprecedented political, social, and financial shifts, many of which have profound implications for the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia. Throughout this year, ILGA-Europe have tracked growing anti-LGBTI legislation, hostile political discourse, and rising threats to civil society across the region. Despite some legal victories, the
- [Socio-economic Justice](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/socio-economic-justice/) - In 2020 and 2021, we focused our programmatic work – grants and capacity building – on the impact of the pandemic. The objective of the Fund continues to be enabling LGBTI groups and organisations to gain the skills and knowledge, build alliances and relationships, and/or test new types of activities, with a view to developing
- [The ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser 2025](https:/equality-fundraiser-2025/) - We’re pleased to announce that tickets to the ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser 2025 are now on sale. Join us on 26 June in Brussels and show your support for vital work for LGBTI equality. Across Europe and Central Asia, governments are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society, and fair elections. In
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- [Annual Conference 2022](https:/annual-conference-2022/) - Sofia 2022 Theme Participation Registration Scholarships General Meeting Sofia 2022 We look forward to being welcomed by our host organisations in Sofia, Bilitis Resource Center Foundation, GLAS Bulgaria Foundation, and Youth LGBT Organisation Deystvie. They have waited since 2019, when our conference was first planned in Sofia, so we are very happy and excited to work with them
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- [Annual Conference 2024](https:/annual-conference-2024/) - Our 26th Annual Conference took place between 16-19 October in Romania, hosted by local organisations, ACCEPT and MozaiQ. More than 430 people, from 53 countries, from all manners of organisations and groups, were with us for over 70 different sessions, including workshops and inspiration spaces, self-organised sessions, connecting spaces, social events, and many more empowering
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- [The ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser 2024](https:/equality-fundraiser-2024/) - We began the night with welcome bubbles, followed by an organic and tasty bite to eat and first class queer entertainment - not forgetting a unique opportunity to network with fellow supporters of LGBTI human rights. We also heard from from freshly re-elected MEP and current chair of the European Parliament Intergroup, our guest speaker,
- [Documentation and Advocacy](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/documentation-and-advocacy/) - With this in mind, we provide organisations with funding and learning opportunities to start or continue their documentation work on the national level and to strengthen LGBTI advocacy capabilities. At ILGA-Europe, we build our European-level advocacy work partially on reports from our member organisations and partners. These reports entail documented cases and first-hand information – funding and learning opportunities for documentation of human rights violations and advocacy
- [SOGIESC Asylum Mailing List](https:/sogiesc-asylum-mailing-list/) - Who is this list for? Participation in this list is reserved for NGOs, legal specialists, practitioners, academics and scholars. State/government or political institution representatives, students as well as journalists and other media representatives are currently not eligible. If you joined this list as part of an eligible category and subsequently move to a position in
- [Strategic plans](https:/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plans/) - Our strategic plans affirm our commitment and mandate to work with and for the LGBTI movement in all its diversity. While building on our previous Strategic Framework (2019-2023), the current Framework (2024-2029) expands on our growing understanding of the ecosystem and strategies of the LGBTI movements in Europe and Central Asia. It also puts much
- [Working with ILGA-Europe FAQ's](https:/about-us/work-with-us/working-with-ilga-europe-faqs/) - How many people work at ILGA-Europe and what do they do? Currently our staff team consists of around 20 people, many of whom work on issues that require a high degree of confidentiality so they are not featured on our website. The staff team is divided into 5 service areas: policy and advocacy, programmes, finance
- [Dignity For All: LGBTI Assistance Program](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/dignity-for-all-lgbti-assistance-program/) - Dignity for All providess emergency funds, advocacy support, & security assistance to LGBTI human rights defenders and civil society organisations under threat
- [Nicosia 2016](https:/annual-conference-2016/) - 2016 is the year in which ILGA-Europe is marking its 20th anniversary. Reaching our 20th year is a milestone that deserves to be marked. Looking back over the past two decades, it is undeniable that the LGBTI movement has come a long, long way. There have been so many profound legal, political and social changes taking place
- [Warsaw 2017](https:/annual-conference-2017/) - In 2016, ILGA-Europe’s 20th conference unpacked the notion of ‘Power to the People’. The time had come to look at the incredible strength that the European LGBTI movement has used to bring about change. Recalling the gains that have already been made proved to be an empowering experience; it was a timely reminder that the decades
- [Brussels 2018](https:/annual-conference-2018/) - Year in Review 2018 with Rainbow Search from ILGA-Europe on Vimeo. Theme Politics for Change: From Words into Action This year’s conference will bring us to Brussels, and as such provide a unique opportunity to put out a loud call for action towards politicians, institutions, partners and other allies. Just ahead of the European Parliament elections and in the
- [Protect, Adapt and Rally: The ILGA-Europe three-part plan to support the LGBTI movement through the Covid-19 crisis](https:/covid19/) - The human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people must continue to advance, despite this time of unprecedented turbulence for the world, and in particular we must pay attention to people on the intersections in our communities who are particularly affected. With this in mind, the work at ILGA-Europe is adapting and carrying
- [Annual Conference 2023](https:/annual-conference-2023/) - Ljubljana, 2023 We are thrilled to be able to bring our movement together in one space again, knowing how important it is for us all at this moment in time, and how much we need to experience connection, solidarity and inspiration, with and from each other. And we are excited to work with our host
- [Gathering Online 2020](https:/gathering-online-2020/) - What is the Gathering Online 2020? What is the Gathering Online 2020? What can you expect? Programme Plenary sessions What is the Gathering Online 2020? This year, the ILGA-Europe Gathering Online 2020 will provide an opportunity for the European and Central Asian LGBTI movement to engage, regroup and be empowered in times of turbulence. Currently our team
- [Prague 2019](https:/annual-conference-2019/) - Conference report Theme: Stronger Together Welcome to Prague Programme Conference report Conference reporter and former Executive Director of ILGA-Europe, Patricia Prendiville shares her thoughts from the Conference: Stronger Together as LGBTI Activists: What I learned from the ILGA-Europe Conference, Prague 2019 Theme: Stronger Together This is the year in which we celebrate 50 years of Stonewall,
- [Gathering Online 2021](https:/gathering-online-2021/) - This year's theme: The Power of Us Why is there no regular Annual Conference? Will there be an in-person ILGA-Europe conference in 2022? Programme Principles This year's theme: The Power of Us The Gathering Online 2021, our second online alternative to an in-person ILGA-Europe conference, will focus on how we can harness The Power of
- [How we fund the movement](https:/the-movement/how-we-fund-the-movement/) - #post_contenthow ILGA-Europe funds the movement through re-granting
- [SOGIESC Health Mailing List](https:/sogiesc-health-mailing-list/) - WHO IS THIS LIST FOR? Participation in this list is reserved for NGOs, legal specialists, practitioners, academics and scholars. State/government or political institution representatives, students, and journalists and other media representatives are currently not eligible. If you joined this list as part of an eligible category and subsequently move to a position in an ineligible
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- [The Rainbow Map Podcasts](https:/the-rainbow-map-podcasts/) - Here you can listen to our podcasts going into the findings and background of our flagship annual map, ranking all 49 European countries on legislation protecting LGBTI people
- [How we fund the movement: FAQ's](https:/the-movement/how-we-fund-the-movement/faqs/) - Here we try to answer all your questions about our re-granting. If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to contact us, using our contact form. WHAT KINDS OF GRANTS DO WE AWARD? WHAT DON’T WE FUND? WHAT’S OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GRANTEES? WE VALUE ACCOUNTABILITY. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? HOW DO WE HELP GRANTEES STRENGTHEN
- [How we work with funders](https:/the-movement/how-we-work-with-funders/) - That’s why we work actively alongside funding institutions – governments, private foundations, individual donors – to raise awareness around the LGBTI movement’s funding needs — and point to gaps and opportunities where funders can make a difference. To support funders in having a better understanding of the daily realities in which LGBTI organisations carry out How ILGA-Europe works with funders, both institutional and private
- [Country Specific Support](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/country-specific-support/) - More and more of our work takes us to specific parts of the region and countries where activists carry out their activism in increasingly difficult contexts.
- [Equality Fundraiser 2023](https:/equality-fundraiser-2023/) - Join this special event in Brussels and lend your support as we work for the equality, freedom and safety of all LGBTI people across Europe and Central Asia at a time when freedom and safety are under threat. Tickets are now on sale In addition to single and duo tickets, we have a group ticket
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- [Our Current Programmes and Focus Areas](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/)
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- [Speak Up for LGBTI Equality](https:/speakup/) - We are all worthy of love, respect and safety, no matter how we present ourselves to the world or how we identify. Everyone really wants the same things - we want to be happy, we want to fulfil our dreams, we want to be who we are, and we want to do that authentically, connecting
- [Speak Up for LGBTI Equality](https:/speak-up/) - We are all worthy of love, respect and safety, no matter how we present ourselves to the world or how we identify. Everyone really wants the same things - we want to be happy, we want to fulfil our dreams, we want to be who we are, and we want to do that authentically, connecting
- [How we support the movement](https:/the-movement/how-we-support-the-movement/) - The LGBTI movement is the driving force behind creating sustainable change for LGBTI people. It consists of paid LGBTI activists, NGOs and community groups, volunteers and academics. But it also reaches even further to include like-minded people working on our issues in other environments — such as policymakers, journalists, trade unions or employers. First and
- [Organisational Development and Design](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/organisational-development-and-design/) - We are here to support LGBTI activists in creating and developing organisations, groups, collectives and networks that make sense for their purpose and context.
- [Ukraine LGBTI: Information, Action, Direction](https:/ukraine-lgbti/) - Information about what is currently happening for LGBTI people, both staying in Ukraine and Russia, or who are leaving or have left, and what their needs are.
- [Community Organising](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/community-organising/) - Community organising underpins success in the LGBTI movement. It helps ensure that whatever we work on is based on real needs, actively involves those most affected and helps mobilise the community. As diverse as LGBTI people may be, we all share one identity and face similar challenges. Therefore, many of us organise to achieve a
- [Responding to Anti-LGBTI Forces](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/responding-to-anti-lgbti-forces/) - We aim to strengthen the capacities of LGBTI organisations to achieve change in the context of anti-gender and anti-LGBTI rhetoric, and state-led anti-LGBTI attacks.
- [Security and Wellbeing](https:/the-movement/our-current-programmes/security-and-wellbeing/) - We support targeted, time-bound advocacy campaigns to respond to threats or attacks on LGBTI human rights and human rights work, as well as assistance for individual victims or communities connected to funded advocacy campaigns. Our security work is focused on both proactive and reactive actions. Proactive measures include general and specific capacity building events, as
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- [How smaller business can contribute to an equal world](https:/about-us/get-involved/how-smaller-business-can-contribute-to-an-equal-world/) - Does your business or staff LGBTI network want to support our work for equality and freedom for LGBTI people in Europe and Central Asia? From workplace giving and fundraising drives to awareness raising events and cause marketing, we’ve collected some examples for inspiration. Whatever you’ve got planned, get in touch to let us know. Workplace
- [The ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser 2022](https:/equality-fundraiser-2022/) - All funds raised on ticket sales and during the night will go directly towards providing emergency grants to frontline activists in response to the war in Ukraine. The ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser is your opportunity to show solidarity with LGBTI activists at a time when so many in the movement are selflessly striving to alleviate the Bringing supporters together in solidarity with the LGBTI movement in Europe, June 28, 2022 at LaVallée, Rue Adolphe Lavallée 39, 1080 Bruxelles, 18:30
- [Our resource sharing centre](https:/the-movement/resource-sharing-centre/) - #post_contentILGA-Europe's free resource sharing centre for the LGBTI activists
- [Our Constitution](https:/ilga-europes-constitution/) - #post_contentILGA-Europe's constitution
- [Organisational documents](https:/about-us/who-we-are/organizational-documents/) - See also 04.02.2022 Strategic plans Our strategic plans affirm our commitment and mandate to work with and for the LGBTI movement in all its diversity. While building on our previous […] read more
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## Topics

- [Civil Rights and Freedom](https:/topics/civil-rights-freedom/) - For more information, contact: Belinda Dear, Senior Advocacy Officer From freedom of expression to freedom of association, things look different than they did years ago - in some countries, at least. But the fight for those rights continues today - and LGBTI people must be protected against forces which aim to take those rights away
- [Safety](https:/topics/safety/) - For more information, contact: Rustam, Senior Advocacy Officer When we talk about safety for LGBTI people, we mean ensuring that they’re fully protected from a range of threats to their wellbeing. These include bias-motivated speech (both online and offline), bias-motivated violence and gender-based violence. Besides, safety also means that LGBTI victims of crime or violence
- [Legal Protection](https:/topics/legal-protection/) - For more information, contact our Advocacy Director, Katrin Hugendubel. For information on ILGA-Europe’s strategic litigation, Senior Strategic Litigation Officer, Marie-Hélène Ludwig Human rights instruments are evolving to reflect the times we’re living in — and address the current everyday realities that LGBTI people face. At ILGA-Europe, we work to ensure that rights of LGBTI people
- [Inclusion and Equality](https:/topics/inclusion-and-equality/) - For more information, contact: Belinda Dear, Advocacy Officer Equality for LGBTI people and full inclusion are at the core of our rights. Effective anti-discrimination laws — explicitly including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics — are crucial to ensure equality in all areas of life, including employment, education, health and access to
- [Bodily Integrity](https:/topics/bodily-integrity/) - For more information, contact: Belinda Dear, Advocacy Officer This includes being protected from intersex genital mutilation (IGM), forced sterilisation and forced medicalisation. Bodily integrity also means increased access to many healthcare fundamentals, like sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights - and assisted reproductive technologies and insurance coverage. At ILGA-Europe, we work to protect LGBTI people’s
- [Health](https:/topics/health/) - For more information contact: Cianán Russell, Senior Policy Officer Part of the problem is that most policymakers and healthcare practitioners do not prioritise LGBTI-relevant health issues. A significant lack of systematic data only exacerbates this. With that in mind, ILGA-Europe works towards securing effective legal protection for LGBTI people against any form of discrimination in

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- [Bisexual](https:/tag/bisexual/)
- [Blood Donation](https:/tag/blood-donation/)
- [Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe](https:/tag/parliamentary-assembly-council-europe/)
- [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https:/tag/bosnia-and-herzegovina/)
- [Bulgaria](https:/tag/bulgaria/)
- [Central Asia](https:/tag/central-asia/)
- [Chechnya](https:/tag/chechnya/)
- [Children](https:/tag/children/)
- [Civil Partnership](https:/tag/civil-partnership/)
- [North Macedonia](https:/tag/north-macedonia/)
- [Civil Society](https:/tag/civil-society/)
- [Non-binary](https:/tag/non-binary/)
- [Netherlands](https:/tag/netherlands/)
- [Court of Justice of the European Union](https:/tag/court-justice-european-union/)
- [Montenegro](https:/tag/montenegro/)
- [Moldova](https:/tag/moldova/)
- [Coman Case](https:/tag/coman-case/)
- [Community Organising](https:/tag/community-organising/)
- [Mental Health](https:/tag/mental-health/)
- [Marriage Equality](https:/tag/marriage-equality/)
- [Malta](https:/tag/malta/)
- [Council of Europe](https:/tag/council-europe/)
- [Covid-19](https:/tag/covid-19/)
- [Lithuania](https:/tag/lithuania/)
- [Lesbian](https:/tag/lesbian/)
- [Croatia](https:/tag/croatia/)
- [Cyprus](https:/tag/cyprus/)
- [Legal Gender Recognition](https:/tag/legal-gender-recognition/)
- [Czechia](https:/tag/czechia/)
- [Latvia](https:/tag/latvia/)
- [Decriminalisation](https:/tag/decriminalisation/)
- [Kosovo](https:/tag/kosovo/)
- [Denmark](https:/tag/denmark/)
- [Kazakhstan](https:/tag/kazakhstan/)
- [Depathologisation](https:/tag/depathologisation/)
- [IVF](https:/tag/ivf/)
- [Disability](https:/tag/disability/)
- [Italy](https:/tag/italy/)
- [Diversity](https:/tag/diversity/)
- [Ireland](https:/tag/ireland/)
- [European Court of Human Rights](https:/tag/european-court-human-rights/)
- [Intersex](https:/tag/intersex/)
- [Education](https:/tag/education/)
- [Intersectionality](https:/tag/intersectionality/)
- [Employment](https:/tag/employment/)
- [IDAHOBIT](https:/tag/idahobit/)
- [Equality](https:/tag/equality/)
- [Estonia](https:/tag/estonia/)
- [Hungary](https:/tag/hungary/)
- [Human Rights Defenders](https:/tag/human-rights-defenders/)
- [European Union](https:/tag/european-union/)
- [Housing](https:/tag/housing/)
- [EU Enlargement](https:/tag/eu-enlargement/)
- [Homophobia](https:/tag/homophobia/)
- [Homelessness](https:/tag/homelessness/)
- [EU LGBTI Strategy](https:/tag/eu-lgbti-strategy/)
- [HIV](https:/tag/hiv/)
- [European Commission](https:/tag/european-commission/)
- [Greece](https:/tag/greece/)
- [Germany](https:/tag/germany/)
- [European Parliament](https:/tag/european-parliament/)
- [Georgia](https:/tag/georgia/)
- [Family](https:/tag/family/)
- [Finland](https:/tag/finland/)
- [Gender Identity](https:/tag/gender-identity/)
- [France](https:/tag/france/)
- [Gender-based Violence](https:/tag/gender-based-violence/)
- [Freedom of Assembly](https:/tag/freedom-assembly/)
- [Gender](https:/tag/gender/)
- [Freedom of Association](https:/tag/freedom-association/)
- [Freedom of Expression](https:/tag/freedom-expression/)
- [Freedom from Torture](https:/tag/freedom-from-torture/)
- [Freedom of Movement](https:/tag/freedom-movement/)
- [Funding](https:/tag/funding/)
- [Fundraising](https:/tag/fundraising/)
- [Youth](https:/tag/youth/)
- [Rainbow Map and Index](https:/tag/rainbow-map-index/)
- [ILGA-Europe](https:/tag/ilga-europe/)
- [Communications](https:/tag/communications/)
- [Kyrgyzstan](https:/tag/kyrgyzstan/)
- [Europe](https:/tag/europe/)
- [anti-trans](https:/tag/anti-trans/)
- [Istanbul Convention](https:/tag/istanbul-convention/)
- [Equality Fundraiser](https:/tag/equality-fundraiser/)
- [Event](https:/tag/event/)
- [Webinar](https:/tag/webinar/)
- [Ageing](https:/tag/ageing/)
- [Goods and Services](https:/tag/goods-and-services/)
- [Access to Healthcare](https:/tag/access-to-healthcare/)
- [Faith](https:/tag/faith/)
- [Conversion Practices](https:/tag/conversion-practices/)
- [Sport](https:/tag/sport/)
- [Public opinion and attitudes](https:/tag/public-opinion-and-attitudes/)
- [Iceland](https:/tag/iceland/)
- [Wellbeing](https:/tag/wellbeing/)
- [democracy](https:/tag/democracy/)
- [Socio-economic Justice](https:/tag/socio-economic-justice/)

## Types

- [Article](https:/type/article/)
- [Media](https:/type/media/)
- [Document](https:/type/document/)

## Topics

- [Safety](https:/topics/safety/)
- [Legal Protection](https:/topics/legal-protection/)
- [Civil Rights and Freedom](https:/topics/civil-rights-freedom/)
- [Inclusion and Equality](https:/topics/inclusion-and-equality/)
- [Health](https:/topics/health/)
- [Bodily Integrity](https:/topics/bodily-integrity/)