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LGBTQ+ rights, policy updates, and advocacy news from ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on socio-economic inequalities experienced by LGBTI people in Europe first appeared o...
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 […] The post Rainbow Digest April 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, welcome the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion through its 2026–2030 […] The post Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strateg...
Our submission to the EC 2026 Rule of Law report
The submission touches upon rule of law issues faced by LGBTI persons, human rights defenders and organisations such as: 2025 saw a rapid escalation of […] The post Our submission to the EC 2026 Rule of Law report first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Infringement ruling tests whether Magyar will Put pro-EU commitments into practice
Europe’s highest court has ruled Hungary’s anti-LGBT law violates EU Treaties, multiple EU laws and the EU Charter. For the first time in the history […] The post Infringement ruling tests whether Magyar will Put pro-EU commitments into practice first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 shutting down LGBTI+ youth organisation, Genç LGBTİ+, […] The post Joint Statement: Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists and organisations in Turkey first ...
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 […] The post Rainbow Digest March 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Romanian court victory confirms recognition of trans identities across the EU
Romanian court confirms obligation to recognise gender identity registered in another EU member state, following landmark Court of Justice of the European Union ruling. Today, […] The post Romanian court victory confirms recognition of trans identities across the EU first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep
Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly returning, not through explicit bans but through a growing web of “propaganda” laws, […] The post Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Poland: Supreme Administrative Court confirms EU law obligation to recognise same-sex marriages concluded abroad
On 20 March 2026, Poland’s Supreme Administrative Court issued a landmark ruling implementing an earlier CJEU judgment and confirming that the refusal to transcribe same-sex […] The post Poland: Supreme Administrative Court confirms EU law obligation to recognise same-sex marriages concluded abro...
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, […] The post Joint Statement: European LGBTI Organisations call on the Portuguese Parliament to reject bills attacking trans and intersex rights first appeared o...
Landmark CJEU ruling demands Member States to ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement
Today’s judgment by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) says all member states must provide for legal gender recognition procedures allowing their citizens […] The post Landmark CJEU ruling demands Member States to ensure legal gender recognition to guarantee freedom of movement first appeared ...
ILGA-Europe Threat & Opportunity Response Fund
Main information about the Fund Purpose and Scope Across Europe and Central Asia, changes are moving fast, with big setbacks and attacks, as well as […] The post ILGA-Europe Threat & Opportunity Response Fund first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Call for Proposals for LGBTI Organisations in Ukraine
Join an online Q&A session on 17 March at 2 pm to 3 pm Brussels time/ 3 pm to 4 pm Kyiv time. Register in […] The post Call for Proposals for LGBTI Organisations in Ukraine first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post Rainbow Digest February 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Europe Reaches New Low as LGBTI People Face Renewed Criminalisation
From Pride bans in the EU to prosecutions under “propaganda” and “extremism” laws, a new report from ILGA-Europe shows that attacks on LGBTI communities have […] The post Europe Reaches New Low as LGBTI People Face Renewed Criminalisation first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
Annual Review 2026
Select your topic 2026 HIGHLIGHTS AND TRENDS Here are the key overview findings of this edition of the Annual Review. To access the full analysis, […] The post Annual Review 2026 first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
The ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice
Register for the online Q&A session on 3 March, 14:00-15:00 (Brussels time). The questions and answers from this session will be included into the updated […] The post The ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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 […] The post Intersections 2.0: Key Findings on LGBTIQ Health in Europe first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
How LGBTI activism is defending democracy
As attacks on democracy and freedom grow across Europe and beyond, LGBTI movements are inherently at the forefront of resistance. Here, ILGA-Europe’s co-chairs, reflect on […] The post How LGBTI activism is defending democracy first appeared on ILGA-Europe.
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