LGBT+ movement

Poland has never been so close to recognizing our relationships. We looked at everything we did last year and compiled the most important socio-political changes that affected the rights of LGBT+ people in Poland Last year we contributed to numerous successes for LGBT+ persons in Poland, such as the Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition procedures and the European Court of Justice ruling on the transcription of foreign same-sex marriage certificates. At the same time it was a year of disappointments, such as when the President referred an amendment to the Criminal Code on hate crimes to the Constitutional Tribunal....

The ILGA-Europe Annual Review 2026 report (covering events in 2025) shows that the situation for LGBTI people in Poland remains very difficult. Although there have been some minor improvements compared to previous years, Poland still ranks among the countries with the lowest level of rights protection in the European Union What does the report say about Poland? According to the latest ILGA-Europe report, despite the changing political climate in Poland, key legal changes that would improve the situation of LGBT+ people have yet to be implemented. Poland still does not recognize same-sex unions – neither marriages nor civil partnerships –...

There is still a lack of reliable, up-to-date and accessible information that could help rainbow families plan for or raise children. That’s why we are proud to announce the launch of the “Pride & Parent – Rainbow Parenthood in Poland” e-book – the first comprehensive publication created for women* planning parenthood in a same-sex relationship. The publication is available only in Polish – download it for free. The publication combines the perspectives of queer women with the expertise of: • Paulina Szupryczyńska – a midwife with many years of experience, • Justyna Jezierska – a lawyer specializing in the rights...

On 29–30 November, another Pride & Parent workshop took place in Wrocław – a unique event dedicated to queer women, mothers, and people with experiences of womanhood who are considering or already pursuing parenthood. During two days of sessions, participants had the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about the legal and medical aspects of LGBT+ parenting, as well as to discuss emotions, relationships, and lived experiences related to parenthood. What consistently proves to be the most valuable element of each meeting is mutual support, openness, and understanding. These qualities transform the workshops from a purely educational format into a space...

In the judgment published today, the Court of Justice of the European Union responded to a preliminary question submitted by the Supreme Administrative Court in Warsaw. The Court has no doubt that Poland must transcribe foreign marriage certificates of same-sex couples. Despite the lack of marriage equality, Poland is obliged to introduce solutions enabling the transcription of a foreign marriage certificate into Polish civil registry records. Polish law under the scrutiny of the Court of Justice of the EU The judgment published today constitutes the CJEU’s response to a preliminary question submitted by the Supreme Administrative Court. While examining a...

Today, November 25, marks the final day to submit applications for the “Building Equality Together” grant programme — an initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of local groups and organisations working for the LGBT+ community in Poland. The programme focuses particularly on those supporting LGBT+ children and youth, as well as trans, non-binary and intersex people, in towns and cities with up to 250,000 inhabitants. Through this initiative, local organisations, collectives and activists have been able to create spaces of support, acceptance and visibility for LGBT+ communities across Poland. In previous editions, funding was awarded to organisations such as Fundacja...