Across Europe, violence in lesbian relationships is still too often minimised as a private conflict rather than recognised as gender-based violence. In Bologna, a small but determined collective is challenging that silence. With financial support
Imagine a Europe where lesbian and bisexual women, queer and non-binary people no longer have to hide the scars of gender-based violence. That ambition sits at the heart of EL*C’s Grant-Making Programme
Imagine a Europe where lesbians and non-binary people do not have to negotiate their safety every time they step into the street, a clinic, a classroom or their own home. That is
Imagine policies on violence against women that include lesbians. Not as a footnote. Not as an afterthought. Not as a polite acronym added at the end of a strategy document. But as subjects of protection.Â
Imagine a Europe where no lesbian, bi woman or non-binary lesbian person has to swallow the violence they endure in order to survive it. Where gender-based violence is not filtered through heteronormative assumptions before
EL*C Raises Concerns Over Politically Motivated Prosecution and Calls for Due Process On 17 February 2026, the legal qualification of the criminal case opened against LGBTIQ+ activist and feminist leader Zhanar Sekerbayeva was
At a time when lesbian lives, voices, and organizing are under growing pressure across Europe and Central Asia, coming together is not only powerful – it is necessary. EL*C invites
EL*C invites its full members to an online workshop focused on economic empowerment as a key pathway to advancing the socio-economic position of lesbians and securing long-term financial power and
Support for Sabrina Decanton, who was forced by lesbophobia within her local political group to withdraw her candidacy for mayor. EL*C has long been committed to supporting lesbian elected officials.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025 On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, EL*C joins the global movement for the 16 Days of Activism
