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We work for #LGBTI equality and human rights in #Europe and #CentralAsia, together with more than 750 member organisations in 54 countries. Find out more at https://www.ilga-europe.org/
Across Europe, Pride is under attack by political scapegoating, bans, defunding, lack of protection, and ultimately violence. We're calling on the #EuropeanCommission to help protect Pride, and the freedoms that make it possible. Add your name to our open letter 👉 protectprideprotectdemocracy.com
When Pride events face withdrawal of financial support, it can be a warning sign that broader democratic values are being deprioritised. That's why we're calling on the European Commission to help protect Pride across Europe 👉 protectprideprotectdemocracy.com
Attacks on Pride will never stop people from marching. Democratic freedoms are not guaranteed. They depend on people showing up, participating and protecting them. That's why showing up for Pride also means showing up for democracy. Sign the open letter 👉 change.org/protectpride
Attacks on Pride will never stop people from marching. Democratic freedoms are not guaranteed. They depend on people showing up, participating and protecting them. That's why showing up for Pride also means showing up for democracy. Sign the open letter 👉 change.org/protectpride
We are deeply saddened by the deadly attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations on Saturday, and condemn the violence.
Our thoughts and solidarity are with everyone affected by the incident at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Parade. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the woman who died, and wish a swift recovery to all those injured. We stand with Berlin’s LGBTI communities and allies.
Oradea Pride has been banned today. The mayor says “public morality” is behind the decision. If you believe everyone has the right to gather and protest peacefully, sign our open letter calling on the European Commission to protect Pride and protect democracy. https://bit.ly/4pfQqcu
Pride marches are a powerful expression of our freedoms to gather, assemble and protest peacefully. But these freedoms are not guaranteed. They must be protected. Sign the open letter to the President of the EU now. Join the movement: protectprideprotectdemocracy.com #ProtectPride
The UK Government's #KCSIE 2026 guidance retains serious human rights concerns, especially for trans, non-binary, and intersex young people. We urge the UK Government to ensure compliance with equality and human rights obligations https://bit.ly/3T6kjAc
Joint Statement on the UK Government’s Final KCSIE Guidance
ILGA-Europe and eight other civil society organisations express serious concern following the UK Government’s publication of the final 2026 Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which will come into ...
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New on The Hub: Communicating & Staying Grounded in Times of Crisis. Practical guidance for LGBTI orgs on staying grounded during a crisis, mapping hostile narratives, finding your anchor theme and rebuilding trust with supporters. Read it now! https://bit.ly/4f5Ha7B
Oradea Pride in Romania faces a de facto ban again. Pride is a peaceful exercise of democratic rights, and when it's threatened anywhere in Europe, it concerns all of us. Read and share: https://www.ilga-europe.org/news/joint-statement-of-solidarity-with-oradea-pride-romania/
Nearly 6 decades after Stonewall, Pride remains an expression of the freedoms to gather, assemble and peacefully protest. Those freedoms are not guaranteed. That's why we're calling on the European Commission to help protect Pride. Sign the open letter! Join the movement! https://bit.ly/4pfQqcu
Pride is one of the most visible expressions of the freedoms to peacefully protest. We're calling on the European Commission to help protect Pride, and the freedoms that make it possible. Add your name to our open letter. Share this post. Join the movement. https://bit.ly/3QXdNuS #ProtectPride
Pride is one of the most visible expressions of the freedoms to gather, assemble & peacefully protest We're calling on the European Commission to help protect Pride, & the freedoms that make it possible Add your name to our open letter. Share this post. Join the movement. https://bit.ly/4y94IQc
LGBTI+ activists in Turkey continue to show courage and determination despite state attacks and restrictions. Police detained 65 activists at #IstanbulPride last Sunday. One day earlier, 36 protestors were detained at #IzmirPride.
This year, ILGA-Europe celebrates its 30th anniversary. Looking back over three decades, we can see just how much ILGA-Europe’s invaluable work has shaped the change we live today. So let us keep this memory bright, and let us keep writing the next chapter together. @ilgaeurope.bsky.social #LGBTI
Tomorrow, #KvirZborBeograda (Queer Assembly of Belgrade) will commemorate the first Pride, now remembered as The Bloody Pride, and celebrate the liberation and the progress made possible by activists over the years.
"Send them back" chants in the European Parliament are unacceptable. With 64 civil society organisations, we're calling on President Roberta Metsola to condemn the growing normalisation of racist, anti-migrant and anti-LGBTI rhetoric in Parliament. Zero tolerance for hate speech.
Civil society coalition calls on Metsola to address rise in discriminatory rhetoric in the European Parliament | ILGA-Europe
A coalition of civil society organisations has today urged European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to act against discriminatory rhetoric in the EP.
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The freedoms to gather, assemble and peacefully protest are not guaranteed. They depend on people showing up, participating and protecting them. Join the movement to Protect Pride. Protect Democracy. protectprideprotectdemocracy.com #ProtectPride
25,000 signatures in 10 hours. Protests across #Ukraine. Opposition voiced at Odessa, Lviv and #KyivPride. Civil society is sending a clear message: reject the proposed Civil Code amendments and uphold Ukraine's human rights and European commitments.
The EU’s Return Regulation raises serious human rights concerns. Behind claims of “simplifying” deportations are expanded detention, increased surveillance, weaker safeguards, and so-called return hubs outside the EU. The consequences could be severe for LGBTI migrants. Read more 👇
EU's new Return Regulation will significantly affect LGBTI migrants
The EU’s proposed Return Regulation would expand detention, surveillance and deportation powers, raising serious human rights concerns for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, particularly LGBTI peo...
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#Uzbekistan is prosecuting gay and bisexual men and trans women at a record rate. We're calling on the Government of Uzbekistan to #repealArticle120, end forced invasive examinations, and align national legislation with its obligations under the ICCPR and the Convention Against Torture.
Joint Statement: On increased application of Article 120 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan | ILGA-Europe
The undersigned organizations are concerned by the increased enforcement of Article 120 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code.
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How do activists not just survive pressure but grow stronger through it? Our new podcast episode, with guests from Hungary Germany Croatia and South Africa, looks at how LGBTI movements can respond to rising political and financial pressure by turning it into collective strength
Turning Crisis into Power
Across the world, political and financial challenges are intensifying. For movements working toward justice and equality, the question is no longer just how to survive, but how to grow stronger, sharp...
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Do you enjoy helping movements grow stronger? We're hiring a Senior Programmes Officer (Temporary Cover) to support movement development across Europe & CentralAsia. Remote-friendly (no relocation to Brussels required). Apply by 23 June, 10:00 CEST. Salary: €4,748/month gross. https://bit.ly/4ahEYqz
Across Europe, attacks on LGBTI people are increasingly part of broader efforts to weaken democratic rights and protections. This episode of @ilgaeurope.bsky.social's "The Frontline" explores how activists are responding, building solidarity, and defending hard-won rights in hostile times.
The Frontline: Defending rights in hostile times | ILGA-Europe
Across Europe and beyond, LGBTI people and other marginalised communities are increasingly being targeted in a broader political effort to weaken democratic protections. What we’re witnessing is coord...
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Do you enjoy helping movements grow stronger? We're hiring a Senior Programmes Officer (Temporary Cover) to support movement development across Europe & CentralAsia. Remote-friendly (no relocation to Brussels required). Apply by 23 June, 10:00 CEST. Salary: €4,748/month gross. https://bit.ly/4ahEYqz
In this ep. of The Frontline, we ask how movements defend LGBTI rights & democracy in an increasingly hostile political climate across Europe. Host Micah Grzywnowicz is joined by voices from law, activism & international institutions to explore strategy, resilience & solidarity
Defending Rights in Hostile Times
At a time when democratic values are under increasing strain, LGBTI communities and other marginalised groups are finding themselves at the centre of a growing political backlash. Across Europe and be...
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Speak like a crisis, get treated like one. Speak like a movement, people join. Free resource with our learning hub on how a trans org in Slovenia transformed its tone of voice to gain real influence. 5 min read 👇
How to Speak So People Listen - ILGA-Europe Hub
How a trans organisation from Slovenia redefined its messaging across advocacy and community engagement to gain influence, mobilise action, and foster empowerment.
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