The European Commission today, on International Lesbian Day, unveiled its new EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy, confirming its engagement for LBTIQ women and for an intersectional approach. The 2020 EU LGBTI
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are the backbone of democracy in Europe and Central Asia, yet they face increasing threats from political polarisation, authoritarian trends, and structural barriers. The forthcoming EU
On the possibilities of democracy in Europe’s civil society ruins Civil society is collapsing. While across Europe, far-right groups are rising, taking parts in governing coalitions and spreading hate against
🗓 Date: September 18, 2025⏰ Time: 18:30–20:30 CET📍 Location: Online (Zoom)✍️ Registration deadline: September 15, 2025 About the Training How do we move from powerful ideas for social change to
Over the past three months, EL*C has been working on shaping the future of EU equality policies. The Union of Equality must deliver for all – including lesbians in all
ELC-Rome-Narrative Report1📣 It’s here! The Narrative Report of the 4th EL*C Conference in Rome is out now! 🇮🇹✨ 💥 750 attendees from 52 countries, this event brought together a crowd
By refusing to act, the European Commission enabled the ban and left activists alone to defend fundamental rights. A joint declaration by ILGA-Europe, Forbidden Colours, Reclaim, OII Europe and EL*C
As a broad coalition of European civil society organisations, we have sent the following letter to President Ursula von der Leyen and several European Commissioners. In it, we express deep
1. Political Context and Purpose of the Campaign In 2022, we marched boldly through Budapest in a Dyke March, defying oppression and standing proud as lesbians, as activists, as a
The EuroCentralAsian Lesbian Community – EL*C – is thrilled to announce the winners of the second cycle of the Strengthening the Lesbian Movement grantmaking programme. This cycle awarded funding to
