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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...

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, a workshop was held for LGBT+ parents, where we talked about strategies to protect Rainbow Families in Poland and gained new skills in communication and working with the media. Even though the political situation has changed after the presidential election — and the future of the civil partnership bill (which does not include support for families) looks less hopeful — we still speak up loud and clear: Like anyone else, we have the right to become parents and expect the same support from the state as different-sex couples! Our children deserve the same protection as...

This past weekend (June 7–8), we held the “Pride & Parent” workshops – a unique space created for queer women, moms, and individuals with experiences of womanhood who are considering parenthood. During the two-day gathering, participants had the opportunity to: gain practical knowledge about the legal and medical aspects of pregnancy and parenthood for LGBT+ people, hear personal stories and share their own experiences in a safe, welcoming space, meet others in similar situations and begin forming networks of community-based support. The workshops were both educational and community-building. Our goal was for everyone to leave not only with more knowledge,...

At the end of the year, Mirosława Makuchowska is leaving the Campaign Against Homophobia – director, long-time member and co-founder of our organization. This is a symbolic moment – ​​one of the most important eras in the history of KPH is ending. It is hard to imagine our organization without Mirka, but it is thanks to her that we are where we are. Mirka began her journey in 2005 as a local activist in Wrocław. She quickly became a leader who not only inspired others, but also built structures supporting LGBT+ people throughout Poland. As a coordinator of a local...

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...