Gay News from ILGA-Europe
LGBTQ+ rights, policy updates, and advocacy news from ILGA-Europe.
Statement from ILGA-Europe on the Berlin CSD terrorist attack
We are deeply saddened by the deadly attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations on Saturday, and condemn the violence. Our thoughts are with the […] The post Statement from ILGA-Europe on the Berlin CSD terrorist attack first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
UK Government’s Final KCSIE Guidance Fails to Protect Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Children and Young People
IGLYO, TGEU, ILGA-Europe, OII Europe, the European Pride Business Network, The Kite Trust, Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, TransActual, and Saba Ali – Equalities Advocate express serious […] The post UK Government’s Final KCSIE Guidance Fails to Protect Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Children and You...
Inventory of relevant SOGIESC case law and pending cases before the ECtHR and CJEU 2025/2026 Update
ILGA-Europe has been publishing an inventory of relevant SOGIESC (sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics) case law and pending cases before the […] The post Inventory of relevant SOGIESC case law and pending cases before the ECtHR and CJEU 2025/2026 Update ...
Joint statement of solidarity with Oradea Pride, Romania
According to information that has appeared in the public sphere1, local authorities in Oradea intend to reject all the routes proposed by the Pride organisers, […] The post Joint statement of solidarity with Oradea Pride, Romania first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
More European countries recognise non-binary identities, while others are taking steps forward
M/F/X/Other: Do you know what non-binary gender markers can be registered today in Europe? To mark International Non-Binary People’s Day, we commend the countries that […] The post More European countries recognise non-binary identities, while others are taking steps forward first appeared on ILG...
Press Release: Europe’s 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 […] The post Press Release: Europe’s LGBTI Leaders Call on Brussels to Defend Assembly Rights first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post Rainbow Digest June 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Treasurer’s Report 2025
The financial projections for 2025 assumed a modest budget increase to accommodate new programmes and areas of engagement. However, the budget was heavily impacted by […] The post Treasurer’s Report 2025 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Civil society coalition calls on Metsola to address rise in discriminatory rhetoric in the European Parliament
A broad coalition of civil society organisations has today sent a joint letter to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, calling for stronger action to address […] The post Civil society coalition calls on Metsola to address rise in discriminatory rhetoric in the European Parliament first...
A deportation system built on surveillance, detention and exclusion
On 17 June, the European Parliament passed the so-called Return Regulation with 418 votes in favour, 218 against, and 30 abstentions. Despite being framed as […] The post A deportation system built on surveillance, detention and exclusion first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Joint Statement: On increased application of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan
The undersigned organizations express serious concerns over the continued and intensified enforcement of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (hereinafter Article 120) that […] The post Joint Statement: On increased application of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan first app...
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, […] The post The Frontline: Turning Crisis into Power first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post The Frontline: Defending rights in hostile times first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post New UK draft Code of Practice intensifies exclusion of trans people first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post Rainbow Digest May 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post EU Enlargement Review 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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, […] The post Russia labels LGBTI journalist an “extremist” as crackdown expands beyond organisations ...
ILGA-Europe Welcomes European Commission Commitment to End Conversion Practices
Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation, ILGA-Europe today welcomed the European Commission’s commitment to a Recommendation on ending conversion practices, describing it as a decisive step forward […] The post ILGA-Europe Welcomes European Commission Commitment to End Conversion Practices first appe...
Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTI rights top spot
As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure from east and west, Spain’s top ranking in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map of 49 countries […] The post Spain breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTI rights top spot first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Rainbow Map 2026
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 […] The post Rainbow Map 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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