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In collaboration with and on behalf of over 700 LGBTI member organisations across Europe and Central Asia, we are a driving force for political, legal and social change.
Our Annual Review 2025 is out now!

It provides a snapshot of what happened during 2024, at national, regional and international levels, and it documents progress and trends regarding the human rights situation of LGBTI people.

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Rainbow Map 2024 is live!

Find out the legal and policy situation for the human rights of LGBTI people in Europe.

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Picturing 430+ LGBTI activists and allies in Bucharest

Last October, we gathered together in Romania in great numbers for the best ILGA-Europe Annual Conference yet. Four inspiring days filled with connection, sharing, strategising, and bolstering resilience for the challenges that lie ahead, and all within an atmosphere of support and mutual empowerment.

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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, […]
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Report

Annual Review 2025

Below you can select Annual Review 2025 by topic and download the highlights and trends from this edition. Select your topic 2025 HIGHLIGHTS AND TRENDS […]
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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. Released today, February […]
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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 as a betrayal of fundamental rights at a critical moment […]
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A new voice for the bi+ movement?

A far-reaching new survey into bi+ groups in Europe and their work, shows glaring gaps and points the way forward for a movement that’s often […]
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News

Joint statement welcoming judgement on Russia’s 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 Last […]
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Report

Our submission to the EC 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 […]
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Meeting the realities faced by racialised LGBTI asylum seekers

In the first of a new series of blogs, highlighting the work of LGBT organisations tackling injustice, racism, and discrimination, we explore how The Break […]
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Podcast

The Frontline: Protesting Italy’s 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 […]
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Call for project proposals: Working with racialised LGBTI communities towards justice (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 […]
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Podcast

The Frontline: United in a Divided World

In a time of increasing polarisation, where political scapegoating and the divisiveness of social media test the very fabric of unity, togetherness within the LGBTI […]
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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 continue to face increased  hatred and violence and calls on the Italian government to stop feeding […]
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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. Q: Where do you see the LGBTI […]
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ILGA-Europe’s 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 […]
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Podcast

The Frontline: 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? […]
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News

Joint statement welcoming CJEU judgment to halt unlawful gender title collection

The EU Court of Justice has judged that it is unlawful for France’s national railway company to force passengers to choose between ‘Mr’ and ‘Ms’ […]
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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 […]
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Joint statement on today’s long-awaited judgment from the European Court of Human Rights on violations of LGBTI human rights in Armenia

ILGA-Europe and TGEU celebrate the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Minasyan and Others v. Armenia, upholding the rights […]
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Blog

Our work with activists to help build strong communications strategies

Over the past three years at ILGA-Europe we have been running a number of online Skills Boost sessions for activists who want to improve their […]
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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 […]
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News

The FutureLab programme launch

Important update We accept Statements of Interest until 3 February, 10 am CET, but partner selection is on hold. Regrettably, the partner selection and funding […]
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Blog

How to win the fight against conversion practices in Europe

Activists across Europe are working to end conversion practices, but the insidious and underground methods out there of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation […]
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News

Lithuanian Court Declares anti-LGBTI law unconstitutional

In a significant decision yesterday, Lithuania’s Constitutional Court ruled that a 15-year long ban on public depictions of LGBTI families should be repealed. The Constitutional […]
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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 […]
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News

Russia failed to respond adequately to politician’s 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 against […]
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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. Human Rights Day reminds us […]
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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 On 20 November, the Turkish Medicines […]
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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 […]
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Video

Online learning session for LGBTI activists: Effective messaging in times of crisis

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 […]
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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 Yesterday, the Court of Justice of the European Union […]
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