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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...

2024 was an impactful year for LGBT+ rights in Poland, especially because of the game-changing elections in 2023. It was a year of progress, advocacy, and collaboration across politics, law, community support, and business. Here is our look back at what happened! Politics Amendments to the Criminal Code Reached Parliament KPH, together with other organizations working for LGBT+ people, met with Adam Bodnar and Krzysztof Śmiszek to talk about the need for changes to the Criminal Code regarding crimes and hate speech. Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar apologized to the LGBT+ community for the harm done by the country. The...

The Crowns of Equality (Korony Równości) are considered the most important awards granted in Poland for advocacy for the LGBT+ community. Vote in this year’s plebiscite by September 6th on www.koronyrownosci.pl (only in Polish).  The jury nominated individuals and groups who have a chance to receive this year’s Crown of Equality in one of several categories of the plebiscite: ☑️ Activism: Tęczowe Rodziny Foundation, Kazik Strzelec, Anna Matras, ☑️ Institutions: Marshal’s Office of the Lublin Voivodeship in Lublin, dr Kosma Kołodziej, Aleksander Miszalski, ☑️ Law: Anna Mazurczak, Marcin Pawelec-Jakowiecki, Koalicja na rzecz związków partnerskich i równości małżeńskiej, ☑️ Media: Tomasz-Marcin...