Promoting human rights and equality for LGBTI persons: newsroom
Ukrainian police officers strengthen their skills in combating hate crimes against LGBTI persons
On 8–9 July, thirty police officers from Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine participated in a two-day training session aiming at strengthening law enforcement’s responses to hate crimes targeting LGBTI persons. The training drew on the Council of Europe’s manual “Policing Hate Crime against LGBTI...
Advancing protection from discrimination of LGBTI persons in Albania
As every year, Albania celebrates diversity and human dignity and reaffirms its commitment to combat discrimination and promote inclusion for all in the framework of the International Day Against Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia. The 17th edition of the Festival...
Advancing the dialogue with partners from the Republic of Moldova on access to rights and effective equality of LGBTI people
In continuation of the roundtable on 25 November 2025, dedicated to the latest findings and recommendations of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) for the Republic of Moldova, key national partners met with the Council of Europe and European Union representatives and...
Civil society organisations in Türkiye join forces to counter hate and discrimination
Between 23 and 24 February 2026, 30 representatives from 10 LGBTI organisations in Türkiye took part in a two-day workshop in Ankara, during which they discussed the current threats and rights violations faced by LGBTI people, and developed joint strategies for countering discrimination and hate....
New Publication: Towards inclusive health care in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cultural and social norms, together with limited awareness among health professionals about the specific healthcare needs of LGBTI persons, create barriers in LGBTI persons access to healthcare and contribute to marginalisation. To promote greater inclusion and equality for LGBTI persons in...
Towards inclusive protection and access to asylum for LGBTI persons in the Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe organised an event to promote the protection of human rights of LGBTI persons in asylum field, in partnership with the National Institute of Justice, the General Inspectorate for Migration, and UNHCR Moldova. During the activity the participants discussed the key challenges...
Training for law enforcement in Armenia on identifying and investigating hate crimes
Police officers, prosecutors and investigators (25) completed a two-day training on effective law enforcement responses to hate crimes in Armenia. The participants have been equipped with the essential skills to identify and investigate hate-motivated incidents and ensure justice and protection...
