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Countering Digital Hate Against Women and Girls and LGBTI Communities Addressed at No Hate Speech Week 2026
On 17 June 2026, as part of No Hate Speech Week 2026, the Council of Europe’s SOGIESC Unit and Gender Equality Division convened a panel discussion on “Countering Gender-Based and Anti-LGBTI Hate in the Digital Space,” drawing together experts, policymakers, civil society, and other stakeholders....
Study Visit on LGBTIQ Workplace Inclusion during the No Hate Speech Week 2026
The Intercultural Inclusion Unit and the SOGIESC Unit are pleased to welcome 20 participants from 14 countries as part of the three-day Study Visit on LGBTIQ Workplace Inclusion, organised in the framework of the No Hate Speech Week 2026. Representing public authorities at national level,...
Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Healthcare professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina now have a new resource to support more inclusive and equitable healthcare for LGBTI people. Launched in Banja Luka on 26 May, the guide “Equal Access of LGBTI people to Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina” provides practical tools and guidance...
29 member States reaffirm commitment to LGBTI equality and human dignity on IDAHOT
The Council of Europe welcomes the statement issued by the Council of Europe Group of Friends on LGBTI Rights on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia (IDAHOT), and signed by 29 member States. The statement reaffirms a...
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...
13th European IDAHOT+ Forum: Driving progress on LGBTI equality in Europe
The 2026 European IDAHOT+ Forum, under the theme “Pushing for Progress: Addressing Challenges and Shaping the Future of LGBTI Equality in Europe,” will take place on 19 May 2026 in Copenhagen. Hosted by Denmark in cooperation with the Nordic Council of Ministers and co-organised with the Council...
Identifying and investigating hate crimes against LGBTI persons: training for police officers in Bulgaria
From 16 to 18 March 2026, nearly 70 police officers across Bulgaria participated in a training on policing hate crimes against LGBTI persons, organised by the LGBTI organisation Deystvie in partnership with the SOGIESC Unit of the Council of Europe, the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior, and the...
Promoting Fair, Accurate and Inclusive Reporting on LGBTIQ Rights: Training for Media and Journalists in Slovenia
On 16 April 2026, the SOGIESC Unit of the Council of Europe, in collaboration with Legebitra, DiH and TransAkcija, organised a training session on fair, accurate and inclusive reporting on LGBTIQ rights for media professionals and journalists at the Museum and galleries of Ljubljana. Participants...
Towards the development of an Anti-Rumours LGBTIQ Toolkit: a pilot Anti-Rumours LGBTIQ capacity-building programme
Between January and February 2026, Getafe and Santa Coloma de Gramenet hosted a pilot Anti-Rumours LGBTIQ capacity-building programme. Designed to help local institutions and communities counter anti-LGBTIQ narratives and discriminatory practices, the programme engaged municipal staff from...
Italian adaptation of the training manual “Policing Hate Crime against LGBTI Persons: Training for a Professional Police Response” now available!
Discover the Italian adaptation of the training manual “Policing Hate Crime against LGBTI Persons: Training for a Professional Police Response”. The manual builds on the standards of the Council of Europe on combating hate crime and discrimination, as well as on the work and expertise of the...
