Politics

Today, March 10, a meeting of the Special Committee for the draft law on the status of the next of kin and cohabitation agreements was held. On behalf of the KPH, the meeting was attended by Mateusz Trzaska, Advocacy Coordinator, and Przemek Walas, Advocacy Manager The Special Committee for the draft bill on the status of the next of kin and cohabitation agreements was established by the Sejm on February 13, 2026, after the first reading of the government’s bills (read more: The status of the next of kin has been referred to an extraordinary parliamentary committee. KPH: This is...

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 –...

On Friday, February 13th, MPs decided to refer the bill for further consideration to a special parliamentary committee, appointed at the request of the Polish People’s Party (PSL). This is the first government bill recognizing the existence of same-sex relationships to gain the support of a parliamentary majority The bill submitted to the vote replaced the government’s earlier proposal for a law on civil partnerships. KPH, along with other organizations, repeatedly pointed out that the first proposal provided very little security for partners in same-sex relationships. Particularly disturbingly, the government completely ignored the issue of the approximately 50,000 children raised...

At the end of this year, Mirka Makuchowska – director, longtime member, and co-founder of the Campaign Against Homophobia, will be leaving the organization after 20 years. Her duties will be gradually taken over from November by Miko Czerwiński – a person with extensive experience in activism, management, and advocacy. What will Miko Czerwiński be doing? Starting in January 2026, Miko will assume the position of Director at KPH. They responsibilities include implementing KPH’s new strategy, managing the team, and implementing structural and program changes within the organization. Miko will also maintain relationships with partner organizations, funders, the media, and...

On October 15, 2023, driven by hope for change, we decided in record-breaking elections that power would go to a coalition of pro-democratic parties. We were given very specific promises: combating hate speech, civil partnerships, overhauling the judicial system, and liberalizing abortion law. Among the urgent issues to be addressed by decision-makers is a dignity-based gender recognition procedure. After two years in power, we can confidently say: no changes for us. Let’s take a look at what has happened over the past two years on key issues for the LGBT+ community. Civil partnerships In the case of civil partnerships, after...

On September 25, Warsaw once again became the stage where the most important voices in the fight for equality were heard. During a festive gala crowning the seventh edition of the plebiscite, the Equality Crowns were awarded – distinctions that each year go to individuals, initiatives, and institutions bravely working for the LGBT+ community. This event, recognized as one of the most prestigious in Poland, is at the same time a celebration of courage, solidarity, and visibility. In an online vote, it was the public who decided the recipients of the statuettes. The 2025 Equality Crowns were awarded in eight...