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 the rights of lesbians*. We will discuss EL*C’s advocacy effort, for example, the upcoming Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) resolution on the rights of LBQ women. This

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 left underfunded and overlooked in both the women’s rights and broader LGBTI movements. It’s time to change that. With rising anti-gender movements and increasing threats to our communities, the need

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 the bold lesbian activists on the ground facing the ongoing governmental attack on lesbian rights in Italy, which culminated in 2023 with the removal of lesbian mothers from their children’s birth certificates.

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 23 to April 26, 2025.  The choice of location responds to the ongoing attack on lesbian rights in Italy, which culminated in 2023 with the removal of lesbian mothers from

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 aims to resource the movement through financial support and capacity development, addressing the chronic underfunding and lack of resources that have historically hindered the lesbian movement.  By supporting projects that

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 members into the EL*C network. In Tallinn, EL*C connected with the Eesti LGBT Ühing / Estonian LGBT Association and Q-Space: lesbian-led NGOs advancing human rights and building community in Estonia.

Brussels, 11 July 2024 The European Union was founded on the principles of equality and non-discrimination. Yet too many people continue to face discrimination and inequality across the Union, including intersectional and multiple forms of discrimination in all aspects of their lives. In the current climate, it is now imperative that the EU institutions strengthen their resolve to take meaningful

EL*C is launching a call for tenders for services related to the Research on social media companies and online hate speech against lesbians*. We are looking for: Demonstrated experience with investigation, data and information collection and analysis within the field of applied research and/or investigative journalism;  Demonstrated experience in deploying and utilising various investigative and data collection tools and methods; 

Join us for a training module on media strategies and public visibility, designed to amplify the communication skills within the lesbian movement. In a media landscape where voices can shape futures, traditional communication models — shaped by colonial, patriarchal, and capitalist structures — often fail to capture the essence and needs of lesbian-centric and feminist organizations. These approaches overlook the

As summer heatwaves begin to grip Southern Europe in yet another climate crisis year, EL*C is outraged by the storm of lesbophobic comments engulfing the Spanish internet. This wave of hatred was directed at two football players, Jenni Hermoso and Misa Rodriguez, after they posted a vacation photo together during Pride Month.   Jenni Hermoso and Misa Rodriguez have won

In light of the upcoming official visit of Argentine President Javier Milei to Germany, EL*C has signed an open letter initiated by CELS – Center for Legal and Social Studies, seeking to highlight the increasingly precarious state of women’s and LGBTIQ rights in Argentina and urges the German government to respond accordingly. Over recent months, Argentina has witnessed a disturbing