Publications

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...