Society

Poland has never been so close to recognizing our relationships. We looked at everything we did last year and compiled the most important socio-political changes that affected the rights of LGBT+ people in Poland Last year we contributed to numerous successes for LGBT+ persons in Poland, such as the Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition procedures and the European Court of Justice ruling on the transcription of foreign same-sex marriage certificates. At the same time it was a year of disappointments, such as when the President referred an amendment to the Criminal Code on hate crimes to the Constitutional Tribunal....

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...

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...

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...

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...