ILGA-Europe

Launched today, our Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia confirms that we are entering a new era where LGBTI people have become the testing ground for laws that erode democracy itself. Across Europe and Central Asia, governments are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society, and fair elections. What begins as an attack on LGBTI rights rapidly grows into a wider assault on the rights and freedoms of all individuals in society. “This is not just an LGBTI issue; it is a crisis for human rights and democracy as a whole,” says our Executive Director, Chaber. Find out what’s happening in your country 👉 https://lnkd.in/eipcwrnm #AnnualReview2025

Launched today, our Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia confirms that we are entering a new era where LGBTI people have become the testing ground for laws that erode democracy itself. Across Europe and Central Asia, governments are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society, and fair elections. What begins as an attack on LGBTI rights rapidly grows into a wider assault on the rights and freedoms of all individuals in society. “This is not just an LGBTI issue; it is a crisis for human rights and democracy as a whole,” says our Executive Director, Chaber. Find out what’s happening in your country 👉 https://lnkd.in/eipcwrnm #AnnualReview2025

Do you have question for our call for racialised LGBTI communities? Join us on 19 February for our Q&A session! Register now here: https://lnkd.in/eDvSubTC This program will support, strengthen and advance the work of up to 13 European LGBTI organisations that are led by racialised LGBTI people and work with and for racialised LGBTI communities; and create spaces for the groups to exchange and build connections through holding regular partner meetings. This call is aimed specifically for registered and non-registered LGBTI organisations and initiative groups in Europe that are: 🌈 Led by racialised LGBTI people and 🌈 Working for and with racialised LGBTI communities.

The EU Commission plans to unilaterally withdraw the proposed Equal Treatment Directive—abandoning vital anti-discrimination protections. This decision weakens the fight for equality, leaving many unprotected against discrimination in housing, healthcare, and education. We demand the Commission reconsider its withdrawal or propose stronger protections now. The EU must stand for equality, not backtrack on fundamental rights.

The European Cancer Organisation has launched a survey to discover and understand the specific barriers LGBTIQ individuals face in #cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship. The survey will: ✅ Identify key obstacles to accessing equitable cancer care ✅ Explore attitudes and approaches of LGBTIQ persons towards healthcare and cancer services The results of the survey will inform policy recommendations designed to improve our #healthcare systems, make them more inclusive, and ensure equitable cancer screening and care. This is a crucial study because more than 45% of #LGBTIQ individuals in Europe report difficulties accessing healthcare. The rates are even higher among trans and intersex persons, studies show. According to the FRA LGBTQI Survey, only 10% of surveyed LGBTIQ individuals have had a #mammogram in the last year compared with 36% of the general population, and only 27% had a #cervicalsmear test in the year before the survey, compared with 36% of the general population, among those who needed these screenings. Participate in the survey now! Find out how at https://lnkd.in/e9Ty_yXF

A groundbreaking new report reveals major gaps, and opportunities, for bi+ groups in the broader European LGBTI movement. Where do we go from here? The survey, conducted by Bi+ Equal, reveals a dynamic but underfunded and underrepresented movement. The findings show that despite bi+ people being the largest group under the LGBTI umbrella, they remain largely invisible, often sidelined in broader LGBTI spaces and political advocacy. The survey also confirms a stark financial disparity between bi+ groups and other LGBTI organisations. While 76% of bi+ groups operate on less than €5,000 annually, LGBTI organisations generally have much larger budgets, making it difficult for bi+ activists to sustain their work. So, what’s the way forward for better resourced and integrated bi+ activism and advocacy? Find out more in our brand new blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq8g8FcD

Alongside The AIRE Centre, we welcome the European Court of Human Rights judgment in Bazhenov and Others v. Russia, which found a violation of the right to private life. The ruling highlights the failure of Russian authorities to respond adequately to the non-consensual sharing of the applicants’ private data—including their sexual orientation—by private individuals on social networks.

Registrations are open for ASBL Ex Aequo’s LGBTIQ+ health conference, taking place in Brussels between 21-23 May. You can provide feedback on the pre-programme of the conference and apply for scholarships by 20 February.

Are you and LBTI+ woman from Europe taking part in physical activity and sport? Take EGLSF's survey to inform them about the needs of LBTI+ women in sport, barriers and challenges. The survey participants will have a chance to win a free registration for EuroGames Lyon 2025!

Coming soon: ILGA-Europe’s #AnnualReview2025 One week to go! On February 18th, ILGA-Europe will publish the Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of #LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia, our yearly snapshot of legal, political, and social developments across the region. With attacks on LGBTI rights intensifying in many places, and progress continuing in others, this comprehensive analysis brings together key trends, policy shifts, and the lived realities of LGBTI communities. Whether you’re an activist, policymaker, or working in human rights, the Annual Review equips you with the insights needed to understand where we stand and what’s at stake. Stay tuned for the launch and be among the first to explore this essential resource.