Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity The Sexual orientation and gender identity Unit within the Council of Europe is the focal point for work on s*xual orientation and gender identity issues.

Council of Europe work promoting and protecting human rights on s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, and s*x characteristics (SOGIESC), combating discrimination and advancing equality across Europe. It works in close cooperation with other Council of Europe sectors, institutions and member states and seeks partnerships with other intergovernmental organisations and civil society act

ors. Le***an, gay, bis*xual and transgender (LGBT) persons have been for centuries and still are subjected to homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of intolerance and discrimination even within their family. The Council of Europe is committed to promote and ensure respect for the human rights and dignity of every individual and to combat discrimination and violence against le***an, gay, bis*xual and transgender persons in Europe. Discrimination is persistent and pervasive – including criminalisation, marginalisation, social exclusion and violence. The Council of Europe provides support to member states by sharing good practices, organizing capacity building activities for government and local authorities dealing with LGBT issues, providing support and empowering LGBT rights organizations and raising public awareness on issues related to discrimination on the grounds of s*xual orientation and gender identity. In 2010 the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers made history, adopting a recommendation to member States on Measures to combat discrimination on the grounds of s*xual orientation and gender identity. Read recommendation CM (2010): http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/lgbt/documents/reccm2010_5_EN.asp?.

08/11/2025

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🤝On *xSolidarityDay we celebrate inters*x people’s voices, visibility and determination.💜Their voices call for action t...
07/11/2025

🤝On *xSolidarityDay we celebrate inters*x people’s voices, visibility and determination.

💜Their voices call for action to recognise their rights and protect their dignity.

💡Join us on this final day of

💫Light up in purple, share stories and stand for *xEquality

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for *x Persons calls on member States to:• Guarantee the rights to fr...
07/11/2025

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for *x Persons calls on member States to:

• Guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association of civil society organisations working on the rights of inters*x persons.
• Ensure the meaningful participation of inters*x persons and inters*x led organisations in policy consultations and law making processes.
• Provide access to public funding and ensure state funded service providers collaborate with inters*x organisations.
• Support community based and peer to peer counselling for inters*x persons and their families, especially in relation to medical interventions and treatments.



👉 www.europegoespurple.org

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for *x Persons calls on member States to ensure equality in education...
04/11/2025

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for *x Persons calls on member States to ensure equality in education, protect inters*x students from discrimination & promote inclusion through supportive & inclusive learning environments.



👉 www.europegoespurple.org

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for Inters*x Persons calls on member States to recognise s*x character...
03/11/2025

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for Inters*x Persons calls on member States to recognise s*x characteristics as grounds in hate crime and hate speech laws, ensure support and effective remedies for victims, and collect data to strengthen prevention and accountability.



👉www.europegoespurple.org

02/11/2025

🌈 Rainbow Cities Network joins the “Europe Goes Purple” campaign! 💜

Even though we are currently gathered in Mexico City for our Annual Meeting, our network proudly stands in solidarity and celebration with our partners across Europe.

We join the Council of Europe’s “Europe Goes Purple” campaign marking the launch and approval of the Recommendation on the rights of inters*x persons — a historic milestone!

For the first time, there is an international instrument that explicitly recognizes and protects the rights of inters*x people. This is a crucial step toward equality, dignity, and visibility for inters*x persons everywhere.

Together, we reaffirm our commitment to creating cities and societies where every person can live freely and authentically. Council of Europe

💜 *xRights

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for *x Persons calls on member States to ensure transparent, accessib...
31/10/2025

🆕Council of Europe Recommendation on Equal Rights for *x Persons calls on member States to ensure transparent, accessible & confidential medical records documenting decisions, consent & interventions, and allowing access later in life.



👉www.europegoespurple.org

30/10/2025
30/10/2025

💜La Laguna - Canaria goes purple for inters*x equality!

➡️www.europegoespurple.org

30/10/2025

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