On International Lesbian Day, EL*C, the EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community, celebrates the strength, resistance and creativity of lesbian communities around the world, and looks ahead to an extraordinary gathering in 2027. October
Over 1,000 lesbians gathered in Rome on Saturday, October 3, for the Italian Dyke March, showing the strength of a movement that continues to grow. EL*C was there, represented by
Around 30% of EL*C’s member organizations and groups are based in France, and yet, until now, none were based in the French overseas territories. This summer, we decided it was
We, the undersigned organisations, condemn the large-scale police raids and detentions targeting LGBTI activists and human rights defenders, organisations and community spaces across Türkiye. We call for the immediate protection
This article highlights Th.eros Transfeminist Lab’s project from Greece, funded by the second cycle of EL*C’s grant-making programme: Lesbians Against Violence (Combating Gender-Based Violence against Lesbians). For too long, violence against lesbians has remained hidden in the gaps
This article highlights Differenza Lesbica Roma’s project from Italy, funded by the second cycle of EL*C’s grant-making programme: Lesbians Against Violence (Combating Gender-Based Violence against Lesbians). What happens when survivors cannot see themselves reflected in the systems
This article highlights Deystvie’s project from Bulgaria, funded by the second cycle of EL*C’s grant-making programme: Lesbians Against Violence (Combating Gender-Based Violence against Lesbians). Laws and policies designed to protect survivors of violence only work when
This article highlights Aleanca LGBTI’s project in Albania, funded through the second cycle of EL*C’s grant-making programme: Lesbians Against Violence (Combating Gender-Based Violence against Lesbians). For many lesbians, violence is
For too long, the health of lesbian, bisexual and pansexual women has been ignored — both by research and by the healthcare system. L-Health set out to change that. Here’s
Dr Chris Noone, from the School of Psychology at the University of Galway (Ireland), presented a compelling overview of the state of LGBTQ+ health research at the L-Health Project Final Conference.
