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Press Release – EL*C Welcomes the New EU LGBTIQ Strategy

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 Equality Strategy was the first European policy to specifically mention LBTIQ women. It led the way, bringing visibility to women in the community at the international level and inspiring other

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EL*C PERSPECTIVES ON THE EU CIVIL SOCIETY STRATEGY

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 Civil Society Strategy is a crucial opportunity to strengthen protection for NGOs, particularly those serving marginalised communities and working on intersectional issues. In this paper, we outline key concerns and

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Lesbians at the End of the World

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 human rights defenders, in the US, Donald Trump has demolished USAID and cancelled overnight major funding for human rights worldwide.  The NGO era, some say, is over. According to this

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Training: From Ideas to Advocacy – Turning Visions into Strategies for Change

🗓 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 strategies that actually influence decision-makers? This training will guide participants through the process of translating community needs and visions into effective advocacy projects.  The session will combine a clear introduction

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EL*C Perspectives on the Union of Equality

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 our diversity. We have gathered evidence, participated in consultation meetings, engaged with our members, compiled data, and proposed policy solutions to ensure that lesbian lives, needs, and rights are visible

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EL*C ROME CONFERENCE NARRATIVE REPORT

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 of voices, experiences, and activism from across Europe, Central Asia and beyond. 📖 Read, share, and keep the lesbian momentum going! #ELCRome2025 #DykesRiseAgainstFascism #SonoLesbica #ProntaATutto #LesbianVisibility      

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Open Letter to the European Commission: The Future of EU Funding and Support for Civil Society Organisations

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 concerns about recent developments threatening civil society across the EU — including restrictive co-funding requirements and alarming attempts to curtail advocacy activities. At a time of shrinking resources and growing

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CAMPAIGN – Lesbians Support Budapest Pride – A movement cannot be banned

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 community. Today, as the Orbán government escalates its attack on fundamental freedoms by attempting to ban Pride altogether, we rise once again—in solidarity with our Hungarian sisters and in defence

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – EL*C & WAVE Joint Advocacy Study Visit (Brussels, 4–6 Nov 2025) – OPEN

This year, WAVE—the European network of women’s specialist services combating gender-based violence—and EL*C—the European network dedicated to LBTI women and communities—are joining forces to offer a unique training and advocacy experience. We will welcome 15 EL*C members and 12 WAVE members to join us in Brussels from 4 to 6 November 2025! This year, we will focus on strengthening our

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The Eurocentralasian Lesbian* Community – EL*C is a lesbian feminist and intersectional network. The EL*C started out of a self-organised space three years ago.

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The Eurocentralasian Lesbian* Community – EL*C is a lesbian feminist and intersectional network. The EL*C started out of a self-organised space three years ago.

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Press Release – EL*C Welcomes the New EU LGBTIQ Strategy
EL*C PERSPECTIVES ON THE EU CIVIL SOCIETY STRATEGY