ILGA-Europe
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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/
Today on #WorldAIDSDay, we stand in solidarity. The 2025 UNAIDS theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response” reminds us that progress is possible, but only if governments act.
December 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Today on #WorldAIDSDay, we stand in solidarity. The 2025 UNAIDS theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response” reminds us that progress is possible, but only if governments act.
We’ve just wrapped up our very first Pride Organisers Summit in Ljubljana, and what an inspiring few days it’s been!
Huge thank you to our co-organisers at Ljubljana Pride and to every activist who joined us.
Your energy, courage, and vision are truly unstoppable. 💛
Huge thank you to our co-organisers at Ljubljana Pride and to every activist who joined us.
Your energy, courage, and vision are truly unstoppable. 💛
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We’ve just wrapped up our very first Pride Organisers Summit in Ljubljana, and what an inspiring few days it’s been!
Huge thank you to our co-organisers at Ljubljana Pride and to every activist who joined us.
Your energy, courage, and vision are truly unstoppable. 💛
Huge thank you to our co-organisers at Ljubljana Pride and to every activist who joined us.
Your energy, courage, and vision are truly unstoppable. 💛
Your monthly LGBTI rights update:
🟣 For the first time in the EU, a Pride activist is facing criminal charges
🟣 Historic ruling: All EU states must recognise same-sex marriages
🟣 Kazakhstan moves to ban so-called LGBTI propaganda
Read more at ilga-europe.org/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2025/
🟣 For the first time in the EU, a Pride activist is facing criminal charges
🟣 Historic ruling: All EU states must recognise same-sex marriages
🟣 Kazakhstan moves to ban so-called LGBTI propaganda
Read more at ilga-europe.org/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2025/
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Your monthly LGBTI rights update:
🟣 For the first time in the EU, a Pride activist is facing criminal charges
🟣 Historic ruling: All EU states must recognise same-sex marriages
🟣 Kazakhstan moves to ban so-called LGBTI propaganda
Read more at ilga-europe.org/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2025/
🟣 For the first time in the EU, a Pride activist is facing criminal charges
🟣 Historic ruling: All EU states must recognise same-sex marriages
🟣 Kazakhstan moves to ban so-called LGBTI propaganda
Read more at ilga-europe.org/newsletter/rainbow-digest-november-2025/
Offline still matters. Our ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser brings people together to connect, celebrate, and support LGBTI equality. Learn how we make it happen in the latest addition to The Hub, our free learning resource centre 👉 hub.ilga-europe.org/fundraising/...
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Offline still matters. Our ILGA-Europe Equality Fundraiser brings people together to connect, celebrate, and support LGBTI equality. Learn how we make it happen in the latest addition to The Hub, our free learning resource centre 👉 hub.ilga-europe.org/fundraising/...
The Pride Organisers Summit has begun in Ljubljana, organised by ILGA-Europe and Ljubljana Pride. We are looking forward to four days of hard work and strategising together.
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Pride Organisers Summit has begun in Ljubljana, organised by ILGA-Europe and Ljubljana Pride. We are looking forward to four days of hard work and strategising together.
On 25 November, we stand with all women, girls and gender diverse people facing gender based violence. Our communities keep showing courage and care, even when institutions fail them. Violence is not inevitable. We deserve safety, dignity and real protection.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On 25 November, we stand with all women, girls and gender diverse people facing gender based violence. Our communities keep showing courage and care, even when institutions fail them. Violence is not inevitable. We deserve safety, dignity and real protection.
Landmark win at the EU’s top court! ⚖️🇪🇺 The CJEU has ruled that Member States must recognise same-sex marriages concluded in another EU country when couples exercise free movement. A crucial step for equality and for all families denied recognition.
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Landmark win at the EU’s top court! ⚖️🇪🇺 The CJEU has ruled that Member States must recognise same-sex marriages concluded in another EU country when couples exercise free movement. A crucial step for equality and for all families denied recognition.
On TDOR, we share the names of just a number of the 281 trans people murdered in the past year. Most were Black and Brown trans women. Activists are being targeted too. We come together in grief and care, and keep pushing for a world where trans lives are safe and full of joy. @tgeuorg.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On TDOR, we share the names of just a number of the 281 trans people murdered in the past year. Most were Black and Brown trans women. Activists are being targeted too. We come together in grief and care, and keep pushing for a world where trans lives are safe and full of joy. @tgeuorg.bsky.social
Real change does not happen online alone. WISG in Georgia shows how offline, intersectional, & resilient strategies turn visibility into meaningful action and lasting community. Learn more at our free learning centre: https://hub.ilga-europe.org/community/how-to-build-real-change-in-offline-spaces/
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Real change does not happen online alone. WISG in Georgia shows how offline, intersectional, & resilient strategies turn visibility into meaningful action and lasting community. Learn more at our free learning centre: https://hub.ilga-europe.org/community/how-to-build-real-change-in-offline-spaces/
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.
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/
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. 🧵
#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 💛💜