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The #RainbowMap 2025 is live! Find out how 49 European countries rank on LGBTI human rights and see which ones are leading, or falling behind. Check it out now! rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org
On Intersex Remembrance Day, we remember past harms and celebrate progress. Europe has taken a historic step and adopted the first-ever Recommendation protecting intersex people’s human rights. Here’s Kitty Anderson, co-chair of European intersex organisation @oiieurope.org, on what this means.
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
On Intersex Remembrance Day, we remember past harms and celebrate progress. Europe has taken a historic step and adopted the first-ever Recommendation protecting intersex people’s human rights. Here’s Kitty Anderson, co-chair of European intersex organisation @oiieurope.org, on what this means.
A historic win for equality in #Albania! Parliament has passed the Law “On Gender Equality”, keeping protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and withdrawn a proposal to recognise only two genders.
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A historic win for equality in #Albania! Parliament has passed the Law “On Gender Equality”, keeping protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and withdrawn a proposal to recognise only two genders.
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
When TYA and LGL handed the flag to @outhousedublin.bsky.social and LGBT Ireland, the room filled with applause.
Vilnius gave us courage, care, and connection. Now the flag carries it forward to the next chapter - in Dublin! 🍀
#IEVilnius2025 🔜 #IEDublin2026
Vilnius gave us courage, care, and connection. Now the flag carries it forward to the next chapter - in Dublin! 🍀
#IEVilnius2025 🔜 #IEDublin2026
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When TYA and LGL handed the flag to @outhousedublin.bsky.social and LGBT Ireland, the room filled with applause.
Vilnius gave us courage, care, and connection. Now the flag carries it forward to the next chapter - in Dublin! 🍀
#IEVilnius2025 🔜 #IEDublin2026
Vilnius gave us courage, care, and connection. Now the flag carries it forward to the next chapter - in Dublin! 🍀
#IEVilnius2025 🔜 #IEDublin2026
Turning visibility into real action takes more than awareness. Ljubljana Pride shows how youth-led mobilisation moves supporters from online engagement to offline participation & leadership. Learn more at https://hub.ilga-europe.org/community/how-to-grow-from-digital-awareness-to-collective-action/
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Turning visibility into real action takes more than awareness. Ljubljana Pride shows how youth-led mobilisation moves supporters from online engagement to offline participation & leadership. Learn more at https://hub.ilga-europe.org/community/how-to-grow-from-digital-awareness-to-collective-action/
Authorities in #Kazakhstan are moving forward with amendments that could ban #LGBTI content, framed as “protecting children.” These laws threaten freedom of expression, equality, and access to information. 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Authorities in #Kazakhstan are moving forward with amendments that could ban #LGBTI content, framed as “protecting children.” These laws threaten freedom of expression, equality, and access to information. 🧵
Your monthly LGBTI rights update:
🟣 The Council of Europe adopted the Recommendations on intersex rights
🟣 400+ activists were in Vilnius for our Annual Conference
🟣 EU publishes new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
🟣 The crackdown on LGBTI people in Turkey drastically intensified with new draft regulations
🟣 The Council of Europe adopted the Recommendations on intersex rights
🟣 400+ activists were in Vilnius for our Annual Conference
🟣 EU publishes new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
🟣 The crackdown on LGBTI people in Turkey drastically intensified with new draft regulations
Rainbow Digest October 2025 | ILGA-Europe
The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2025 took place in Vilnius with conversations on connection, resilience, and the future of our movement Alongside our local hosts, Lithuanian Gay League and Tolerant ...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Your monthly LGBTI rights update:
🟣 The Council of Europe adopted the Recommendations on intersex rights
🟣 400+ activists were in Vilnius for our Annual Conference
🟣 EU publishes new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
🟣 The crackdown on LGBTI people in Turkey drastically intensified with new draft regulations
🟣 The Council of Europe adopted the Recommendations on intersex rights
🟣 400+ activists were in Vilnius for our Annual Conference
🟣 EU publishes new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
🟣 The crackdown on LGBTI people in Turkey drastically intensified with new draft regulations
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It was an honour to attend the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social 2025 Conference on behalf of UNISON London LGBT+ Ctte - There's much to be worried about in the world at the moment, but it was also good to reflect on some of the victories our community has achieved over the last year despite huge challenges!
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It was an honour to attend the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social 2025 Conference on behalf of UNISON London LGBT+ Ctte - There's much to be worried about in the world at the moment, but it was also good to reflect on some of the victories our community has achieved over the last year despite huge challenges!
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I am honored to have been re-elected to the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social Executive Board for a third term. It is a privilege to continue working with such a dedicated and professional team. And I am grateful for the trust of the member organizations.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I am honored to have been re-elected to the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social Executive Board for a third term. It is a privilege to continue working with such a dedicated and professional team. And I am grateful for the trust of the member organizations.
Yesterday, we closed the #IEVilnius2025 with conversations on connection, resilience, and the future of our movement. The closing plenary & gala celebrated everything we built together this week. The strategies, friendships, and shared courage will carry us forward long after we leave Vilnius.
October 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yesterday, we closed the #IEVilnius2025 with conversations on connection, resilience, and the future of our movement. The closing plenary & gala celebrated everything we built together this week. The strategies, friendships, and shared courage will carry us forward long after we leave Vilnius.
Today is #IntersexAwarenessDay! ILGA-Europe calls on all States to act on the Council of Europe’s new Recommendation (2025)7 — the first global standard to protect intersex people & ensure equality. coe.int/en/web/sogi/intersexrecommendation
October 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Today is #IntersexAwarenessDay! ILGA-Europe calls on all States to act on the Council of Europe’s new Recommendation (2025)7 — the first global standard to protect intersex people & ensure equality. coe.int/en/web/sogi/intersexrecommendation
Drumroll please…
As we close our time in Vilnius, our wonderful hosts TJA and LGL are passing the conference flag🏳️🌈 to the next city that will welcome the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in 2026.
Watch the video to find out where we’ll gather next, and who will host us next year.
As we close our time in Vilnius, our wonderful hosts TJA and LGL are passing the conference flag🏳️🌈 to the next city that will welcome the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in 2026.
Watch the video to find out where we’ll gather next, and who will host us next year.
October 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Drumroll please…
As we close our time in Vilnius, our wonderful hosts TJA and LGL are passing the conference flag🏳️🌈 to the next city that will welcome the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in 2026.
Watch the video to find out where we’ll gather next, and who will host us next year.
As we close our time in Vilnius, our wonderful hosts TJA and LGL are passing the conference flag🏳️🌈 to the next city that will welcome the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference in 2026.
Watch the video to find out where we’ll gather next, and who will host us next year.
Yesterday at the #IEVilnius2025, we explored what it truly takes to build power through challenges. From panels on resistance and mobilisation to sessions on data, storytelling, and solidarity, the day was about learning from experience and transforming struggle into strategy.
October 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Yesterday at the #IEVilnius2025, we explored what it truly takes to build power through challenges. From panels on resistance and mobilisation to sessions on data, storytelling, and solidarity, the day was about learning from experience and transforming struggle into strategy.
Yesterday at the #IEVilnius2025, we faced forward together! The day opened with conversations about finding clarity in uncertain times. Activists explored what it means to defend democracy, sustain activism through care, and strengthen our movement in the face of global change.
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Yesterday at the #IEVilnius2025, we faced forward together! The day opened with conversations about finding clarity in uncertain times. Activists explored what it means to defend democracy, sustain activism through care, and strengthen our movement in the face of global change.
The second conference panel of #IEVilnius2025 has begun, with our panellists exploring the question: how do we use this period in time to become stronger, bigger, more politically and socially powerful and impactful as a movement? Rich conversation is promised!
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The second conference panel of #IEVilnius2025 has begun, with our panellists exploring the question: how do we use this period in time to become stronger, bigger, more politically and socially powerful and impactful as a movement? Rich conversation is promised!
Yesterday, the #IEVilnius2025 began with our connecting spaces, creating moments of reflection, solidarity and care. In the evening, we came together for the opening reception, celebrating reconnection and collective strength as activists, organisers and allies to begin this year’s journey together.
October 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Yesterday, the #IEVilnius2025 began with our connecting spaces, creating moments of reflection, solidarity and care. In the evening, we came together for the opening reception, celebrating reconnection and collective strength as activists, organisers and allies to begin this year’s journey together.
The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2025 is officially underway. #IEVilnius2025
ILGA-Europe's Executive Director, Chaber, shared a few inspiring words at today's opening panel titled “Facing forward: Political clarity in uncertain times”. Watch the full speech here: https://bit.ly/4oC7VlZ
ILGA-Europe's Executive Director, Chaber, shared a few inspiring words at today's opening panel titled “Facing forward: Political clarity in uncertain times”. Watch the full speech here: https://bit.ly/4oC7VlZ
October 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference 2025 is officially underway. #IEVilnius2025
ILGA-Europe's Executive Director, Chaber, shared a few inspiring words at today's opening panel titled “Facing forward: Political clarity in uncertain times”. Watch the full speech here: https://bit.ly/4oC7VlZ
ILGA-Europe's Executive Director, Chaber, shared a few inspiring words at today's opening panel titled “Facing forward: Political clarity in uncertain times”. Watch the full speech here: https://bit.ly/4oC7VlZ
Commissioner for Human Rights of @coe.int Dr. Michael O’Flaherty at the opening of the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference #IEVilnius2025. “I will never lose hope, it is a duty, to envision of a world where everyone is free in dignity.”
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Commissioner for Human Rights of @coe.int Dr. Michael O’Flaherty at the opening of the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference #IEVilnius2025. “I will never lose hope, it is a duty, to envision of a world where everyone is free in dignity.”
Commissioner for Human Rights of @coe.int Dr. Michael O’Flaherty at the opening of the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference #IEVilnius2025. The weakening of the political middle ground is frightening. When the center cannot hold, things fall apart, and he LGBTI community face a perfect storm.
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Commissioner for Human Rights of @coe.int Dr. Michael O’Flaherty at the opening of the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference #IEVilnius2025. The weakening of the political middle ground is frightening. When the center cannot hold, things fall apart, and he LGBTI community face a perfect storm.
The crackdown on LGBTI people in Turkey is drastically intensifying. New draft laws criminalise anyone who “engages in behaviours contrary to biological sex and general morality.” Even promoting or supporting LGBTI rights could become a crime. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The crackdown on LGBTI people in Turkey is drastically intensifying. New draft laws criminalise anyone who “engages in behaviours contrary to biological sex and general morality.” Even promoting or supporting LGBTI rights could become a crime. 🧵
What do Prides mean for democracy, civic participation & people power?
Join Pride organisers from Europe & Central Asia in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit – share, strategise, recharge. Apply by 27 Oct 👇
Join Pride organisers from Europe & Central Asia in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit – share, strategise, recharge. Apply by 27 Oct 👇
Call for participants: UNSTOPPABLE: Pride organisers’ summit | ILGA-Europe
Why we are gathering Pride organisers across Europe and Central Asia have been moving mountains for years – and the future calls for this Pride power more than ever. At a time of rising authoritariani...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
What do Prides mean for democracy, civic participation & people power?
Join Pride organisers from Europe & Central Asia in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit – share, strategise, recharge. Apply by 27 Oct 👇
Join Pride organisers from Europe & Central Asia in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit – share, strategise, recharge. Apply by 27 Oct 👇
#Slovakia has adopted constitutional amendments that block adoption for same-sex couples, ban surrogacy, and recognize only two biologically determined sexes. These changes are framed as “protecting family values,” but they attack #democracy and equality.
October 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#Slovakia has adopted constitutional amendments that block adoption for same-sex couples, ban surrogacy, and recognize only two biologically determined sexes. These changes are framed as “protecting family values,” but they attack #democracy and equality.
Over the two weeks, institutions, communities, and individuals across Europe will come together to celebrate #intersex lives and call for equal rights in the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign. A calendar of events, a map of purple light-ups, and more will be available on www.europegoespurple.org 💛💜
October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Over the two weeks, institutions, communities, and individuals across Europe will come together to celebrate #intersex lives and call for equal rights in the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign. A calendar of events, a map of purple light-ups, and more will be available on www.europegoespurple.org 💛💜
Since the first Pride march, organisers have been moving mountains – and the future calls for even more Pride power.
This Nov, Pride organisers from across Europe & Central Asia meet in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit.
🗓️ Apply by 27 Oct (rolling basis) www.ilga-europe.org/news/call-fo...
This Nov, Pride organisers from across Europe & Central Asia meet in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit.
🗓️ Apply by 27 Oct (rolling basis) www.ilga-europe.org/news/call-fo...
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Since the first Pride march, organisers have been moving mountains – and the future calls for even more Pride power.
This Nov, Pride organisers from across Europe & Central Asia meet in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit.
🗓️ Apply by 27 Oct (rolling basis) www.ilga-europe.org/news/call-fo...
This Nov, Pride organisers from across Europe & Central Asia meet in Ljubljana for the Unstoppable summit.
🗓️ Apply by 27 Oct (rolling basis) www.ilga-europe.org/news/call-fo...
The European Commission’s new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy (2026–2030) falls short. At a time when LGBTI rights are under growing attack across Europe, the EU’s response must match the urgency of the moment.
EU publishes new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy, but is it fit for purpose? | ILGA-Europe
The second EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy for 2026-2030 was published today, but as Europe’s leading LGBTI organisation welcomes it, the question remains: is this strategy anywhere close to responding t...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The European Commission’s new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy (2026–2030) falls short. At a time when LGBTI rights are under growing attack across Europe, the EU’s response must match the urgency of the moment.
On #InternationalLesbianDay, we celebrate lesbians’ power, resistance, and joy. In a world that still silences and excludes, we demand safety, freedom, and justice for all lesbians everywhere.
October 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
On #InternationalLesbianDay, we celebrate lesbians’ power, resistance, and joy. In a world that still silences and excludes, we demand safety, freedom, and justice for all lesbians everywhere.