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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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

The FutureLab programme launch

Purpose and scope The FutureLab is a transformative programme aimed at fostering social acceptance and inclusion for LGBTI people and at building knowledge and skills […]

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Lithuania’s Constitutional Court ruled that a 15-year long ban on public depictions of LGBTI families should be repealed.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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

EU member states unite against Hungary’s 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Statement following the hearing of the EU Commissioner-designate for Crisis Preparedness, Prevention and Equality

At the EU Commissioner confirmation hearings today, Commissioner-designate for Crisis Preparedness, Prevention and Equality, Hadja Lahbib voiced a strong commitment towards protecting and advancing the […]

Joint statement: Kazakhstan risks further affiliating with Russia after MP requested to ban a leading LGBTI human rights group as “extremist”.

The recent initiative of a Member of Parliament of Kazakhstan to designate as “extremist” and ban an LGBTI civil society organisation, violates Kazakhstan’s human rights […]

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 (CJEU) said that the refusal of an EU Member State […]

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 […]

Joint statement: Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland’s failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Poland breached the right to respect for the family life of two same-sex Polish couples married […]

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 a draconian anti-LGBTI package that will have far-reaching negative impacts on lives […]

Joint statement: EU Court of Justice Advocate General calls on Hungary to correct trans refugee’s 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 stating that Hungarian immigration […]

Joint statement: 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). Returning […]

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 […]