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The Crowns of Equality are considered one of the most prestigious awards in Poland for work in support of the LGBT+ community. Decide who will receive this year’s awards – your vote counts until September 22 at www.koronyrownosci.pl. Meet the nominated individuals and groups: ⭐ Activism: Kuba Gawron; Stowarzyszenie Tolerado; Queerowy Garwolin. ⭐ Institutions: Alina Szeptycka (Wrocław City Hall); Department for Equal Treatment; Municipal Cultural Center in Olsztyn. ⭐ Law: Paweł Marcisz and Marcin Górski (case Szypuła and Others v. Poland); Artur Pietryka, Dorota Pudzianowska and Marcin Górski (case Formela and Others v. Poland). ⭐ Politics: Joanna Senyszyn; Katarzyna Kotula;...

During the workshop we conducted for Accenture, participants engaged in exercises based on real-life scenarios – situations where a child asks a difficult, emotionally charged question without openly sharing the identity. In small groups, we explored how key parenting practices – such as active listening, unconditional acceptance, and clear signals of support – can work in real life. The session was enriched by the personal story of a mother of a transgender son, who shared her journey: from uncertainty and fear to deep understanding and pride. We are grateful to the Accenture team for inviting us to lead a workshop...

The Crowns of Equality are one of the most important and prestigious awards that can be received in Poland for activities for the LGBT+ community. This year’s awards will be given in 8 categories, and the winners will be announced during a formal gala on September 25 in Warsaw. Create this event with us – become a Partner of this year’s Crowns of Equality. Awards categories The awards are given in eight categories: Activism, Institutions, Politics, Law, Media, Internet, Culture, Business. People participating in an online vote decide who will receive the statuettes. Meet the people and groups who have...

Words have power. The language we use every day – in emails, conversations, or corporate communication – can support diversity and foster a sense of belonging, but it can also unintentionally exclude. That’s why it’s so important to speak and write in an inclusive way. We had the great pleasure of leading an inclusive language training for the Lipton Poland team. The session took place in an atmosphere of openness, kindness, and mutual respect – thank you for every reflection, question, and for sharing your experience. Participants showed exceptional engagement and attentiveness – it’s thanks to you that the conversation...

Today, ILGA-Europe published its Rainbow Map & Index, ranking 49 countries based on how well they protect the human rights of LGBT+ people. Poland ranked 39th – still one of the lowest in Europe, but no longer the very last country in the European Union. Malta again came first, followed by Belgium and Iceland. Countries like Russia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey scored the lowest overall. For the first time in five years, Poland is no longer in the last place among EU countries. However, the country’s legal framework and law enforcement practices regarding the human rights of LGBT+ people remain among...

On May 9, 2025, the EPBN – WISE Role Models Award Ceremony will take place at the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw. The event will honor 25 LGBTQIA+ role models and allies from five European countries (France, Italy, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic) who actively promote equality in the workplace. The ceremony is organized by the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) and held under the matronage of the Campaign Against Homophobia. About the Event The ceremony will be held from 17:00 to 22:00 at the Copernicus Science Centre. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from distinguished leaders in...