On December 31, 2024, it will be 1 year, 2 months, and 24 days since Israel’s genocide began. In solidarity with lesbian sisters around the world, EL*C must once again raise its voice for the Palestinians who survive and resist in Gaza. We are not witnessing just a conflict: we are facing an ongoing genocide —a systematic attempt to erase

 🗓 WHEN? December 17th ⏰ AT WHAT TIME? 12 p.m. CET ⏳ HOW LONG? 1.5 hours 📍 WHERE? Online – Zoom REGISTER NOW! Introduction On December 17th, we will be presenting an online event that sheds light on the experiences and needs of a too often underrepresented and marginalized group within the LBQ community: racialized lesbians. This event will reveal the findings of

Civil society organisations (CSOs) working towards gender equality remain resilient in the face of political and societal backlash. We unite today to put forward our shared vision for the future of gender equality in the European Union (EU). We call on the EU to work over the next five years towards the practical realisation of a Union where everyone can

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 connected to the lesbian identity and lesbian activism. This includes all LBTI women and non binary persons that identify or are perceived as lesbians, bisexual and queer women.     The “Resourcing

Today in Strasbourg, the Council of Europe organised an event where, in a herstoric first, key policymakers such as the Commissioner for Human Rights and the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe engaged in discussions with leading activists about issues affecting LBQ women. The focus was on the intersections of gender-based violence with lesbophobia, misogyny,

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 connected to the lesbian identity and lesbian activism. This includes all LBTI women and non binary persons that identify or are perceived as lesbians, bisexual and queer women.      The “

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, EL*C declares: lesbophobia is gender-based violence. For the first time, a pan-European lesbian network launches a social media campaign demanding urgent actions.   Lesbians are being left out of the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). For the first time, a pan-European lesbian network is launching a social media action during

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 connected to the lesbian identity and lesbian activism. This includes all LBTI women and non binary persons that identify or are perceived as lesbians, bisexual and queer women.   The “Resourcing

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, the people of Ukraine continue to endure unimaginable hardship, displaying extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of aggression. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people, especially with

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 connected to the lesbian identity and lesbian activism. This includes all LBTI women and non binary persons that identify or are perceived as lesbians, bisexual and queer women.    The “Resourcing

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 from the far-right, she had firm answers regarding women’s equality, the implementation of the Directive on Violence against Women, and vowed to renew the LGBTI Equality Strategy and the Anti-Racism

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 the results, accusing the government of vote-buying and Russian-supported propaganda, sparking fears of a constitutional coup. This political turmoil mirrors the recent elections in Moldova, where similar accusations were made