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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...

Are you a queer woman or someone with an experience of womanhood who is thinking about becoming a parent? Or maybe you’re already a mom? Sign up for a free, two-day workshop organized by KPH (Campaign Against Homophobia). About the workshop During the event, you will: gain practical knowledge about the medical and legal aspects of pregnancy and parenting, hear stories from others and share your own experiences in a safe and affirming space, connect with other families and individuals in similar situations, building a supportive network. The workshop is both integrative and educational – our goal is for each...

At today’s Council session, the Łańcut County repealed the last discriminatory Local Government Family Rights Charter. Six years after the first resolution targeting the LGBT+ community was introduced, the last one has finally fallen. This marks the end of a dark chapter in the history of Polish local governance — a time when open discrimination against LGBT+ individuals in public life was possible. One-Third of Poland’s Territory Covered by “Zones” In 2019, in response to the LGBT+ Declaration adopted by the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, numerous municipalities, counties, and even provinces passed anti-LGBT resolutions. These included the resolutions against...

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...

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 new report by Open for Business, titled “The Economic Case for LGBT+ Inclusion in Poland” shows that including LGBT+ individuals can serve as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, while discrimination against them carries both social and financial costs. Discover the key findings of the study and read the full publication. Key Findings Skilled workers are leaving Poland for more inclusive societies Poland is grappling with a “brain drain” crisis as skilled professionals migrate to more open countries. Data from the World Bank and LinkedIn highlight this trend, showing that employees in Poland are moving to nations with more...