“[…] Cease-fire to the burning day  that worked like war across my  empty throat before I thought to try this way  to say I think we can:  I think we can.”  – June Jordan, “To Sing a Song of Palestine”    EL*C joins the many organizations and individuals around the world in collective grief, anger and protest against the accelerating

Date: December 11th, in the aftermath of International Human Rights Day Time: 1 p.m. CET Place: Online (Zoom) – register here! Duration: 1.5 hours Introduction: In celebration of International Human Rights Day, we are proud to present an online event that sheds light on the experiences and needs of two often underrepresented and marginalized groups within the LBTQI community: youth

EL*C is launching a call for tenders for services related to the Monitoring of the implementation of the recommendation CM/REC (2010)5 of the committee of ministers to member states on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.   We are looking for: Demonstrated experience in conducting research on human rights standards, gender equality policies or

The EU political landscape and public sphere still grapples with the diminished presence of women and historically underrepresented groups. Gender-based violence, racism and lesbophobia remain persistent obstacles, undermining their safety and security as well as sidelining them from pivotal decision-making roles. It is essential that we uncover the mechanisms jeopardizing democracy and reinforcing patriarchy by means of analysis and dialogue

In a world where financial challenges often loom large, THE ART OF EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT is a superpower we can all wield. Join us for an exciting journey into the realm of financial wizardry, guided by none other than Izabela Djordjevic, our very own “Spreadsheet Sorcerer.” Overview: Financial management is the lifeblood of any organization, and it’s time to take your

Explore the Q&A guide for the EL*C Grants Call for Proposals 2023. This document aims to address common queries about the application process, eligibility criteria, project activities, costs & budget, project implementation and reporting. Dive in to gain a comprehensive understanding of this year’s exciting opportunities and if you have more question, please register for our last Info Session on

Româna mai jos Our colleague and EL*C member Oana Dorobantu had to face lesbophobic discrimination yesterday, when she tried to print flyers addressing violence against lesbians for the March for Women’s Safety in Bucharest (see below). The print shop they contacted (Easy Print Center SRL), firstly accepted to perform the work, and then abruptly refused to fulfil the order. After

In collaboration with IGLYO, EL*C is currently conducting research dedicated to exploring the needs, challenges, and lived experiences of lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex (LBTQI) girls, young women, non-binary and gender diverse youth between the ages of 15 and 30, residing in Europe.   [ FILL IN THE SURVEY ]   This research is of utmost importance as it serves

Français ci-dessous We, at EL*C, strongly condemn the pervasive and harmful specter of lesbophobia that continues to cast its shadow across our communities, infringing on lesbians’ basic human rights. Today, we welcome and applaud the decision of the Swiss court in sentencing far-right personality Alain Soral to prison for defamation, discrimination, and incitement to hatred following his deplorable lesbophobic hate

Lesbian activism remains an outstandingly underfunded sector within civil society, a fact substantiated by numerous studies. Throughout our activist journeys, we have continually grappled with the discouraging scarcity of resources allocated to address our unique needs.   This lack of funding has pushed EL*C to take a bold step: resourcing the movement through regranting funds. These efforts aim not just to

CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS CLOSED ON 1 DECEMBER 2023 Resourcing Lesbian* Movements in Europe – Call for proposals EL*C – EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community is happy to announce its much-awaited call for proposals! Our goal is to build capacities of EL*C member organizations across the European Union and support them in becoming a strong voice for lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer

[ 🇰🇿 Қазақша – төменде & 🇷🇺 Русский – ниже ]  Starting TODAY (29.09.2023) until 31st October 2023, we are accepting scholarship applications! EXTENDED DEADLINE: 6.11.2023, 23:59 CET EL*C is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that lesbians, regardless of their resources or means, have a seat at the table. While we aspire to support everyone, there might be limits to how