In a societal environment where lesbian needs and interests are often sidelined, the funding landscape offers a bleak picture. Data and our lived experience highlight the chronic underfunding of lesbian organizations in both the women’s rights and the broader LGBTI movements. Historically, donors have overlooked and deprioritized lesbian projects, and the scant funds available for lesbian-centric endevors often go to

This is a statement by EL*C member organization Queer Sista platform from Armenia in regards to the ongoing war in Artsakh. The rapidly growing number of displaced persons in Artsakh is 50.000 as of 3 PM on 27 Sept 2023. EL*C expresses our full support and solidarity to the Armenian people and those affected by Azerbaijan’s military aggression. We call

[ Download joint statement in PDF ] The undersigned organisations welcome the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence (COM (2022) 105 final, 8 March 2022) (hereinafter “the Directive”), as it provides much needed comprehensive solutions, incorporating prevention, protection, and prosecution for a range of criminal offences constituting violence against women and domestic

[ Download the joint statement in PDF ]   The EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C) representing more than 90 organisations lead and focusing on LBTIQ women and non-binary persons, and the Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network, representing more than 1,600 women’s organisations and Women Specialist Services (WSS) through 170 members based in 46 European countries welcome the European Commission’s proposal

  The rise of populist and right-wing parties lead to instrumentalization of history for political purposes as well as a historical discourse that excludes from the main narrative specific groups such as LGBTQI+ communities. The vulnerability of ‘queer memory’ is reinforced by persistent lesbo/homo/trans/queerphobia in public institutions (state archives, national libraries, etc.) and results in no perspective on the creation

During today’s State of the European Union address, President Von der Leyen had strong words on gender equality and even called for the approval of an EU Directive on Violence against Women that criminalizes sex without consent as rape. It is still not the case in many member states and this is particularly dangerous for women in intersectional positions, including

Hey there, lesbian geniuses, are you eager to sharpen your skills and make a monumental impact in the world of lesbian activism? If so, you’re in the right place! EL*C has crafted a stellar series of online training sessions that run from now until the end of the year, designed exclusively for you.  1️⃣ Archives 🗂️: Preserve Our Herstory  28 Sept

EL*C is pleased to announce a focused research initiative on the analysis of lesbian representation in media across Europe and Central Asia. This research will be conducted using a collection of press clippings sourced by EL*C through a third-party service, with the possibility of employing additional methods as proposed by the consultants involved. The analysis aims to meticulously identify how

The recently concluded World Cup was nothing short of spectacular. A resounding win for the Spanish team, backed by a roster of exceptionally talented players representing intersectional backgrounds and minorities, notably including lesbian, Roma, and black women. This tournament has been celebrated as one of the biggest lesbian events, with over 100 openly out players from all the participating teams. 

EL*C Capacity Assessment Survey for the Lesbian Movement English  ||  Español  ||  Русский  ||  Français As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen and support the lesbian community globally, we’re launching a crucial capacity assessment survey for lesbian organizations and networks worldwide. Your perspective is invaluable. Tell us: Where does your group currently stand? What challenges persist? Where are there

Italiano in basso  ||   Français ci-dessous On Monday, the EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C) issued an open letter to Italian prime-minister Giorgia Meloni and called for protests across Europe against the Italian far-right government’s treatment of lesbian families. EL*C is the largest lesbian feminist intersectional network of lesbian NGOs and individuals across Europe and Central Asia.  In a show of unity

Italiano in basso  ||  Español abajo  ||  Français ci-dessous  ||  Português abaixo «Io Sono Giorgia, Sono una madre»: «Noi siamo lesbiche, anche noi siamo madri» «I am Giorgia, I am a mother»: «We are lesbians, we are mothers too» The response of the European lesbians to Giorgia Meloni and the Italian far right   Not-so-dear Giorgia Meloni, The EL*C is