ILGA-Europe and the Equal Rights Association (ERA) have warned that anti-LGBTI legislation and democratic backsliding are … 2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU membersRead more
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Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard University
Belgian human rights defender and international relations expert Rémy Bonny has been appointed the prestigious Global … Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard UniversityRead more
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66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
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European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report argues
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Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer
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Belgium slips to fourth in European LGBTQIA+ rights ranking: stagnation and unaddressed gaps
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RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot
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Antwerp Pride 2026 adopts ‘Fearless’ theme, with safety concerns shaping preparations
2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … Antwerp Pride 2026 adopts ‘Fearless’ theme, with safety concerns shaping preparationsRead more
Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions
Taiwan remains one of the safest destinations for Belgian travellers, according to the latest update from … Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensionsRead more