Briefing note: LGBTI-inclusive Gender Equality work
It is a pivotal moment in Europe, and beyond, when it comes to discussions of gender and gender equality.
European Commission
The EU LGBTIQ Strategy at a glance
Yesterday, 12 November 2020, EU Vice-President Jourova and Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli launched the first EU LGBTIQ Strategy 2020–2025, marking a significant step forward for the European Commission in protecting and ensuring LGBTI rights. We’ve read through it, and here’s an easy-read version.
EU shifts gear with adoption of LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
Posted: 12 November 2020
The publication today of a five-year EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy marks a qualitative shift from the European Commission towards playing its full role to defend and protect LGBTI rights in times of real backlash, says Europe’s largest LGBTI umbrella organisation, ILGA-Europe.
Joint letter on Poland to Commission President von der Leyen
Posted: 15 October 2020
Following her State of the European Union speech, we wrote a letter to President von der Leyen.
“Poland is violating the fundamental rights of EU citizens and blatantly disregarding EU treaties and standards,” says LGBTI organisation ILGA-Europe as a legal complaint is submitted to the European Commission
Posted: 15 September 2020
The European Commission and member states are duty bound to hold Poland accountable to EU Treaties.
Bringing cases before the European Commission
This page provides guidance on submitting complaints to the European Commission (EC).
Open Letter to President Ursula von der Leyen: keeping equality for all at the core amid the COVID-19 crisis
Posted: 20 April 2020
Dear Commission President,
Join our webinar on bringing cases before the European Commission
Posted: 10 April 2020
ILGA-Europe is holding a webinar on bringing cases to the European Commission.
Beizaras and Levickas v. Lithuania: ILGA-Europe’s work on a landmark European hate speech judgement
How ILGA-Europe and our partner organisations used a European Commission against Racism and Intolerance Recommendation to positively influence the outcome of a landmark anti-LGBTI hate speech case
Re-opening Accession Talks with the Western Balkans is Crucial for Protecting LGBTI Rights
Posted: 27 January 2020
Opening accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania is critical in protecting LGBTI rights.
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