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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

#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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Research carried out by ILGA-Europe and the Global Philanthropy […]

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, […]

Armenia’s 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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Portugal can still be legislative innovators on LGBTI equality – don’t 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]