Mirka Makuchowska

Unequal rights granted to rainbow families in different countries remain one of the most serious challenges in Europe. How can EU citizens be guaranteed the right to freedom of movement, when crossing a border may mean losing parental rights or having a marriage, valid in one’s own country, not legally recognized? How, in the face of growing opposition to equality, can international alliances and political support be built? How can we counter regression in states that not long ago were leaders of change? These are just some of the questions addressed during the conference “Ensuring equality for rainbow families in...

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...