How can people make decisions about their bodies and/or their relationships if they don’t have access to reliable information regarding sexual education? That’s why days like the International Sexual Health Day exist. To remind us that sexual health isn’t limited to disease prevention but also involves consent, respectful relationships, and the right to access reliable…
Brussels, 1 August 2026 | Eduxo.eu, European Network for Democracy and Equality ASBL, expresses its profound solidarity with the victims, survivors, and the entire LGBTIQA+ community in Berlin following the attack at the Pride on 25 July 2026, in which one person was killed and dozens injured, several critically. Eduxo condemns this attack in the strongest terms. This was not an isolated tragedy,…
In the early hours of 28 June 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a bar frequented by LGBTIQA+ people in New York City, sparked several days of protests. What initially appeared to be yet another act of police repression quickly became a historic moment of resistance. The Stonewall Riots did not create the movement for…
Can we truly speak of equality when some people still hesitate to hold their partner’s hand in the street for fear of being insulted, threatened or attacked? Across Europe, important progress has been made in recent years. LGBTIQA+ people are more visible, legal protections have improved in many countries, and public support for equality has…
We all use social media apps for many reasons: to share news, to talk about our interests, to learn about the latest releases. But on these digital spaces violence is often facilitated, even though that the general public isn’t aware of it. “Rape academy” – the name is enough to understand what is going on,…
Recent debates and evolving eligibility rules in international sports have reignited a difficult but necessary question: how do we balance fairness, inclusion, and non-discrimination in women’s competitions? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced a new policy targeting transgender athletes and their ability to participate in the Olympic Games, starting from the 2028 Los Angeles…
6 February 2026 marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also called “female genital cutting”, a useless and painful practice still used in various countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This terrifying practice is considered a ‘social norm’ in those culture that perform it, but is considered a…
On 23 November 2021, UNESCO’s General Conference declared the 28 January the International Day of Women in Multilateralism, that is cooperation between countries to address common global challenges. The day recognises the key role women play in advancing human rights, peace and sustainability in the multilateral system. Throughout history, according to GWL Voices, an organization…
In recent years, the Budapest Pride has become one of the main symbols of the tensions between the Hungarian government and European institutions on LGBTQIA+ rights. Following reports of intimidation, restrictions, and a lack of adequate protection during the event, the European Parliament launched a formal inquiry to assess possible violations of fundamental rights (European…
Abortion is healthcare. Explore the journey of the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative, from its historic million-signature petition to the upcoming European Commission decision on reproductive freedom.