Today marks 1,000 days since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine—a stark reminder that the war is far from over. As the world’s attention ebbs and flows, […]

Disclaimer: EL*C uses the term “lesbian” as a broad inclusive term, that includes all lesbian, bisexual and queer women (both cisgender and trans) and non-binary and intersex persons who feel […]

Today (Nov 6th, 2024), Commissioner-Designate Hadja Lahbib, faced the hearing in front of the European Parliament, which had a strong focus on her Equality portfolio. While facing some vicious questions […]

Georgia’s recent elections, which saw billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili’s Georgian Dream party secure 54% of the vote, are raising concerns about the country’s future direction towards Russia. Opposition parties are contesting […]

No Hacks, Just Facts: Digital Security for Lesbians! We’re excited to invite all our member organizations to a special Digital Security training, organized in partnership with Front Line Defenders. The […]

On October 21st and 22nd, EL*C was in Geneva for the UNECE Regional Review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 30 years after the Beijing Conference, where an […]

The EuroCentralAsian Lesbian Community – EL*C is thrilled to announce awarding 802,696 EUR to support 21 projects dedicated to preventing and combating gender-based violence against LBTIQ women and non-binary persons […]

On March 13, 2024, over 60 lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) activists gathered in New York for a strategic discussion on LBQ advocacy and research priorities. The event, organized by Outright […]

On International Lesbian Day, we are proud to announce the launch of the first ever Global Lesbian Coalition (GLC). The GLC unites five lesbian feminist networks from Asia, Southern Africa, […]

Today, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) approved the first-ever resolution explicitly addressing the rights of lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women. This marks the first time […]

  Join us for an online advocacy training exclusively for EL*C members on October 8th at 18:30 CET. This 1.5-hour session will focus on the broader efforts to advocate for […]

Lesbian organizations have long faced marginalization, not just in society but also within the funding landscape. Despite the critical role these organizations play in advancing human rights, they are frequently […]

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 […]

Rome Will Host EL*C #4 Conference in 2025 Save the date, lesbians! We are thrilled to announce that our next EL*C Conference will take place in Rome, Italy, from April […]

The “Resourcing the Lesbian Movement” grant-making program, funded by the European Union and spearheaded by EL*C, is set to make a significant impact on human rights across Europe. This initiative […]

From connecting with activists to opening dialogues across the Baltic horizon, our journey was marked by impactful meetings and lesbian community. We’re excited to welcome new allies, friends and new […]