This webinar will take place online on 15 May 2025. It is aimed at Equinet Members, policy-makers, Civil Society Organisations and other relevant stakeholders in the field of LGBTIQ+ equality in Europe.
Background
According to the findings of the FRA’s third LGBTIQ survey, this is a crucial time for LGBTIQ+ equality. Despite important developments towards equality and inclusion of LGBTIQ+ persons in Europe, such as the first-ever LGBTIQ Equality Strategy issued by the European Commission and more countries adopting national equality strategies, over a third of LGBTQI+ persons still face discrimination in their daily lives and violence is on the rise.
Equality Bodies have been working for years to ensure better and stronger protection of LGBTIQ+ people. They are essential actors to ensure that the EU is an LGBTIQ+ Freedom Zone, including by protecting trans and intersex persons.
In 2024, Equinet collected the experience and knowledge of our members and released a report that maps the work of Equality Bodies to advance LGBTIQ+ Equality, including examples of good practices and the challenges they face.
As part of the same project, in 2025 Equinet will host a webinar to build the capacity and strengthen Equality Bodies, as well as to raise awareness of the work of the Equality Bodies and foster collaboration with key partners to create a safer and better environment for LGBTIQ+ people in Europe.
Objectives
- Inform on the findings of/showcase the Equinet Report on Equality Bodies ensuring LGBTIQ+ equality
- Raise awareness on the key role of Equality Bodies in advancing LGBTIQ+ equality
- Identify avenues and possibilities for cooperation between Equality Bodies and other stakeholders
- Facilitate mutual learning on successful activities for LGBTIQ+ Equality amongst Equinet Members
Participants
The target audience of this webinar is Equinet Members, policy-makers, Civil Society Organisations and other relevant stakeholders in the field of LGBTIQ+ equality in Europe.
For further information, please contact Chiara D’Agni (chiara.dagni@equineteurope.org) and Moana Genevey (moana.genevey@equineteurope.org).