We look forward to welcoming you at the EL*C 4th international lesbian conference in Rome, Italy between 23 and 26 April 2025. 

Going to Italy is a call to join the bold lesbian activists on the ground facing the ongoing governmental attack on lesbian rights in Italy, which culminated in 2023 with the removal of lesbian mothers from their children’s birth certificates. This conference is also a united stand against the growing discrimination faced by women, trans people and the wider LGBTI community, migrants, refugees, and Roma people. 

If you want to join us but need help covering travel, accommodation, entrance fees, or visa costs, consider applying for a scholarship. Please note that scholarship spots are limited due to available funding, yet EL*C will strive to secure as many opportunities as we can. Therefore, we recommend seeking funding in advance from your organization or other sources, such as benefit events or local embassies.  

We strongly encourage applications from LBTQI+ individuals with intersecting identities, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, those from low-income backgrounds, people with disabilities, trans and non-binary persons, migrants, refugees, neurodiverse individuals, or elders. 

The selected scholars will be announced at the beginning of October 2024. Additionally, please also consider that if you receive a scholarship for accommodation, you will share a twin room with another scholar.  

 Apply for a Scholarship 

Deadline for scholarship application: 8 Sept at 11:59 pm, Rome time.

TIP: Most people wait until the last minute. Apply early to avoid the rush and ensure your application gets the attention it deserves. 

In case you have questions, please contact us via e-mail: info@lesbiangenius.net