LGBTI Equality in Europe 2022

2026-07-22

Objective: Ensure that EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy is effectively implemented, responds to the needs of LGBTI people and leads to change in their lives; that EU equality policies contribute to tackling structural inequalities affecting LGBTI people and other groups facing discrimination; effective respect for fundamental rights and the EU Rule of Law, focusing on rise of hatred and violence; strengthen capacity of LGBTI organisations to be able to bring change at national and European levels, as well as respond to challenges to their work and the community; strengthening/widening partnerships and reaching out to new audiences. Activities: awareness-raising/public campaigning; documentation of LGBTI rights in Europe, focus on intersectional discrimination; policy proposals for legal/policy responses; engagement with decision-makers; capacity-building for LGBTI organisations; good practice sharing/peer exchange for policy-makers; organisational development processes; diversification of funding; diversity mainstreaming. Expected results • Enhanced protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIGESC) through adoption and implementation of laws/policies • Strengthened cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders and policy-makers • Increased ability by members to act upon EU legislation/policies • Enhanced capacity of policy-makers and stakeholders to counter attacks on LGBTI rights and advance LGBTI equality • Increased awareness of intersectional discrimination and structural inequality • Greater public awareness about LGBTI rights Outputs: policy briefs; website; annual Rainbow Module; annual evaluation of EU LGBTIQ Strategy; thematic seminars and skills-building trainings for various stakeholders; annual conference; awareness-raising campaigns; communication tools, incl. podcast and blog.

Belgium

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